A latest replace shared that there didn’t “seem like apparent separation between” Anthony Richardson Sr. and Daniel Jones within the Indianapolis Colts’ quarterback competitors.
Per The Athletic’s James Boyd, nothing that occurred throughout Indianapolis’ joint observe with the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Thursday modified the state of the Colts’ QB battle heading into Saturday’s preseason matchup.
“Indianapolis, which struggled mightily on offense all through the day, managed only one landing on 24 performs from concerning the 15-yard line and in,” Boyd wrote concerning the Colts’ session with the Packers. “Jones by no means guided the offense into the top zone, whereas Anthony Richardson threw a brief TD move to large receiver Michael Pittman Jr. on his twelfth and ultimate crimson zone play throughout that interval. …Save for that ultimate two-minute drill led by Richardson, the Colts offense was overwhelmed by the Packers protection for almost all of the two-hour observe. Richardson completed 9-of-20 passing with one landing and one interception. Jones was 13-of-16 with two interceptions and 0 touchdowns.”
Jones had a chance to shine after Richardson suffered a dislocated proper pinkie after taking a huge hit in Indianapolis’ preseason opener in opposition to the Baltimore Ravens on Aug. 7. That did not occur, as Jones accomplished 10-of-21 passes for 144 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions at Baltimore’s M&T Financial institution Stadium.
In keeping with JJ Stankevitz of Colts.com, head coach Shane Steichen hinted on Thursday that he could not title a Week 1 QB1 till after Indianapolis concludes the preseason on the Cincinnati Bengals on Aug. 23.
“We acquired a preseason recreation (Saturday), we now have some practices subsequent week and we’ll work by that,” Steichen mentioned about his unsettled quarterback state of affairs. “I haven’t got an actual timetable on it, however sooner relatively than later could be good. …I wish to see how this factor performs out on Saturday, and we’ll see early into subsequent week and see the place it goes.”
As of Friday morning, FanDuel Sportsbook had Richardson as a -245 betting favourite to start out over Jones (+186) when Indianapolis opens the common season in opposition to the Miami Dolphins on Sept. 7. It will likely be fascinating to see how these odds change by Sunday.
