Colts vs. Jaguars: Key matchups to watch in Week 1

Taking a look at the matchups that will determine the outcome of the Week 1 opener.

The Indianapolis Colts (0-0) are set to host the Jacksonville Jaguars (0-0) at Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday to officially commence the regular season.

While the Jaguars are solid road favorites in this opener, this game is likely going to come down to a handful of matchups on both sides of the ball. As rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson makes his first official start, there will be a number of matchups to keep an eye on.

Here are the key matchups to watch in Week 1 between the Colts and Jaguars:

5 Colts players who could cause problems for the Jaguars in Week 1

Which Colts players do the Jaguars have to worry about most?

The Jacksonville Jaguars will be in Indianapolis this weekend to break in Lucas Oil Stadium for the 2023 season.

The Jaguars just had their most successful year since they made the 2017 AFC Championship. The Colts, on the other hand, had a season to forget. Still, they’ve got young talent they’re hoping can develop into players of the future.

Here are five Colts players the Jaguars will need to watch out for in their week one matchup:

5 Jaguars players to watch vs. the Colts in Week 1

The Jaguars’ season kicks off against the Colts Sunday. Here are five Jaguars to watch in the season-opening game:

The Jacksonville Jaguars are set to take on the Indianapolis Colts in their first regular season game of the 2023 season Sunday.

Jacksonville is coming off a 9-8 record and a playoff berth last year. Indianapolis, on the other hand, went 4-12-1 and earned the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.

Both teams are debuting players added in the offseason. Jaguars wide receiver Calvin Ridley and Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will both see their first regular season matchups in their new jerseys.

Here are five Jaguars players to watch in their season-opening tilt with the Colts:

Colts vs. Jaguars: 5 things to know in Week 1

Here are five things to know for the Week 1 matchup between the Colts and Jaguars.

Regular season football is officially back, and the Indianapolis Colts start their 2023 season against the reigning AFC South division winners.

The Jacksonville Jaguars return to Lucas Oil Stadium on Sunday, Sept. 10, to defend their crown.

Indianapolis has a new coaching staff, quarterback, and team identity built around youth. It’s all hands on deck as the team looks to win its first game in the Shane Steichen era.

Here are five things to know entering the Week 1 matchup:

Anthony Richardson among Colts’ seven captains for 2023

Here are the team captains for the Colts in 2023.

The Indianapolis Colts players have voted on their team captains for the 2023 season, and the seven-player group was announced Thursday.

In a mix of youth and veterans, the list of the Colts’ captains shouldn’t come as a surprise. Only two of them are entering their first season with the “C” on their chest, one of which is rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Head coach Shane Steichen spoke about what that means for a rookie to be voted a captian.

“I think it’s big. It just shows what the team has thought about him. I mean these were not, there was no favoritism – these guys, it was their votes and they voted him to be one of the top seven captains,” Steichen told the media Thursday. “I’m excited for him to get that honor. I think that’s a big honor as a rookie. To get that just kind of really speaks volumes about what the team thinks about him.”

Here’s a look at the Colts’ captains for 2023:

Colts vs. Bears: 6 things to know in preseason Week 2

Here are six things to know entering the preseason Week 2 matchup.

The Indianapolis Colts host Justin Fields and the Chicago Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 19, for their second preseason game.

After hosting two joint practices with the Bears this week, the team will continue the battle on familiar turf against the squad led by Matt Eberflus.

Here are the six things to know for Week 2 of the preseason:

 

Ranking CBs in the AFC South entering 2023

Ranking the CBs across the AFC South entering 2023.

The AFC South doesn’t have an elite cornerback entering 2023, but it does feature proven veterans and a mixture of young players that have the skill set to develop into one of the top players at the position.

For this list, I took the two best corners from each team. Let’s take a look at how they rank across the division:

Colts’ injury updates entering preseason opener

Here’s a look at the injury updates for the Colts entering the preseason opener.

The Indianapolis Colts are preparing for the preseason opener Saturday as they take on the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium.

This will be an exciting time for both the fans and players considering it’s the official start of the new regime under head coach Shane Steichen. However, not every player will be on the field during the opener.

The Colts have been bitten hard by the injury bug throughout the first three weeks of training camp. From starters to depth players, there are a number of injuries that are likely to keep players off the field this weekend.

As a quick reminder, here’s a look at some of the injury updates for the Colts entering Saturday’s preseason opener:

Colts vs. Bills: 5 things to know entering preseason Week 1

Here are five things to know as the Colts enter their first preseason game against the Bills.

The Indianapolis Colts travel Saturday to Orchard Park, NY, for their first action in the Shane Steichen era. The Buffalo Bills host the Colts at Highmark Stadium for a preseason Week 1 game.

With so many new faces and schemes still being installed, there is a lot to work out, but perhaps the most exciting part: Colts football is back.

Here are the five things to know for Week 1 of the preseason:

Colts’ 2023 training camp preview: Cornerbacks

Previewing the cornerback position as the Colts enter training camp.

The Indianapolis Colts are set to return for training camp at the Grand Park Sports Complex in Westfield with their first practice being held July 26.

Before then, we’ll be previewing each position, giving our takes on the starters, position battles and projected depth chart entering camp under the new regime.

One of the biggest question marks entering Colts camp surrounds the cornerback position. The departure of Stephon Gilmore and the release of Isaiah Rodgers Sr. created a massive void in the room.

You can follow along with our training camp previews as we post the links below:

Quarterback Running Back Wide Receiver Tight End
Offensive Line Defensive Line Linebacker Cornerback
Safety Special Teams

Here’s our preview of the cornerbacks entering training camp: