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Here’s our instant analysis from the Colts’ preseason win over the Eagles.
The Indianapolis Colts wrapped their preseason Thursday night with a win over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field.
The team scored on five of its 10 drives, creating 393 yards of total offense, 127 yards rushing on the ground, and a 42% third-down efficiency rate.
Behind the strength of their ground game and contributions from all three quarterbacks, the Colts secured a 27-13 win behind their scoring in all four quarters.
Here’s the instant analysis from the preseason Week 3 win:
Here are the studs and duds from the Colts’ preseason win over the Bears.
The Indianapolis Colts grabbed their first win of the preseason Saturday night in a 24-17 victory over the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Though the starters didn’t see the field after conducting some physical joint training camp practices at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield earlier in the week, we still got to see some football take place in the Circle City.
Here’s a look at the studs and duds from the Colts’ preseason win Saturday night:
Here are five takeaways from the Colts’ preseason win over the Bears.
The Indianapolis Colts won their lone home preseason game against the Chicago Bears after being down two scores in the fourth quarter.
It ended up being the battle of the backups after it came out right before kickoff that Shane Steichen elected to withhold his starters after this week’s joint practices with the Bears.
This created a great opportunity for players to make their case for a spot on the 53-man roster.
Here are five takeaways from the matchup:
Colts’ rookie CB Jaylon Jones earned our Player of the Game honors.
The Indianapolis Colts returned to Lucas Oil Stadium for their first action of the 2023 season, resulting in a 24-17 win over the Chicago Bears.
Amid their battle with the Bears was a standout rookie in cornerback Jaylon Jones.
Jones, drafted in the seventh round this April, is making the most of his reps and making it hard for the team to ignore his efforts.
Jones showed up to Saturday’s game with energy and hustle, breaking up plays before they had a chance to materialize and making some timely tackles. Additionally, he used his instincts to close in on tackles during drives and even showed potential as a special teams gunner.
Perhaps his most impressive play was a pass breakup in the third quarter that would have been a huge chunk play for the Bears. Quarterback Nathan Peterman launched the ball deep downfield, and Jones promptly got a hand in to break up the pass to former Colts wide receiver Reece Fountain.
Jones finished the game with five tackles, including four solo tackles, and a pass defensed.
These roster bubble Colts players need a strong impression Saturday.
The Indianapolis Colts are set to play the Buffalo Bills in their first preseason game of the 2023 season.
There are many players who are in the middle of fierce position battles for playing time or even to make the final roster.
With that being said, here are five players who sit on the roster bubble and need to make the most of their opportunities and make a strong impression to the coaching staff in Buffalo.
If they are able to come out strong Saturday, they will be able to continue to build their case for one of the spots when the roster is trimmed down significantly in a few weeks.
Next up in our Bears training camp preview is cornerback, a position group they added more depth to this offseason.
Chicago Bears training camp is just around the corner, so it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.
We’re unveiling our Bears 2023 training camp position previews, breaking down every player by position and examining the group’s biggest question.
Up next are the cornerbacks. Chicago’s passing defense ranked last in the NFL in net yards per attempt which explains why the team has drafted three cornerbacks in the last two drafts.
After suffering injuries to cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor last year, the Bears have added more depth and could possibly be getting ready for a future without Johnson.
Here’s a closer look at the Bears’ cornerbacks heading into training camp:
Rookies will be all the rage at Colts training camp.
The Indianapolis Colts are opening up their training camp on July 26 at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield.
This season they will be leaning on having major contributions from their rookie class. It’s a new era for the franchise and one that includes a new direction with a fresh face at the quarterback position along with several additions to the defensive side of the ball.
Here are seven first-year players to watch when training camp kicks off later this month:
These Bears players will need a strong camp to secure a spot on the initial 53-man roster.
Chicago Bears training camp is drawing closer each day and it’s only a matter of time before players report to Halas Hall and begin practicing. While fans are eager to see players such as Justin Fields, D.J. Moore, Tremaine Edmunds, and Jaquan Brisker, training camp will be vital for those near the bottom of the depth chart looking to make the initial 53-man roster.
From former first-round picks to undrafted free agents, everyone will need to do their part to earn a roster spot when practices get underway. Here are eight players on the roster bubble heading into camp that will be worth watching.
Which rookies have a chance to crack the starting lineup in 2023?
The Indianapolis Colts will be entering training camp with a massive rookie class vying for roster spots and starting roles.
With 11 draft picks (excluding Daniel Scott) and 12 undrafted free agent rookies currently on the roster, there will be plenty of competition throughout the month of August.
Cracking the starting lineup would be considered a win for the majority of rookies on any team. First-round picks certainly get more opportunities to do so, but the Colts have an intriguing rookie class with potential starters all over the place.
Though no undrafted free agent rookies made this list, here are six Colts rookies who could crack the starting lineup in 2023:
These Colts will need to step up with Isaiah Rodgers expected to be suspended.
The Indianapolis Colts are betting that a young group of players to compete for the starting outside cornerback spots, and that battle, unfortunately, got thinner due to Isaiah Rodgers Sr. being expected to receive a season-long suspension.
The news was first reported Wednesday by ESPN that Rodgers Sr., along with other NFL players, are expected to receive a suspension due to violations of the league’s gambling policy.
Because of the expected suspension, Kenny Moore II is the only corner on the roster that has played more than 438 defensive snaps.
Gus Bradley is going to need his young group of players to step up and take advantage of the opportunity in front of them.
Here are six players who will be looking to fill Rodgers Sr. void in the defense:
