Colts showcase players in preseason opener against Patriots
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Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Indianapolis Colts faced the New England Patriots in their preseason opener on August 14, 2026. Although the final score was not disclosed, key player performances highlighted the game. Anthony Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes for 145 yards and rushed for a touchdown, while Riley Leonard struggled at quarterback with 10 completions on 20 attempts. Several defensive players, including rookie George Gumbs, made an impact, indicating intense competition for roster spots as the season approaches.
- •Anthony Richardson threw for 145 yards and rushed for a touchdown.
- •Riley Leonard had an inconsistent performance with one interception.
- •Defensive rookie George Gumbs recorded a sack and tackle for loss.
- •Coleman Owen shined as a return man, impacting the receiver competition.
- •Blake Grupe missed a field goal, while Spencer Shrader made both attempts.
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"For the Indianapolis Colts, the 13-13 final score of the preseason opener does not reflect the numerous missed opportunities to step on the neck of the reining AFC-champions, punch the ball into the end zone, or claim their job on the depth chart. The Colts turned the ball over four times through the first three […]
"With Drake Maye and the Patriots starters getting the night off, Tommy DeVito stepped into the spotlight for Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts.
"Let's take a look back at the Colts' performance against the Patriots in the preseason opener with our instant takeaways.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 15, 2026, 12:35 PMPatriots vs. Colts snap counts: Position battles continue to evolve in preseason opener
Notes and thoughts on the Patriots’ snap counts from their 13-13 tie with the Colts.
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What we learned from the Patriots’ preseason tie with the Colts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 10:30 AMWhat we learned from Patriots’ preseason tie with the Colts
10 takeaways from the Patriots’ preseason opener.
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The Patriots had some ups and some downs as numerous players got opportunities in the first preseason game.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:59 AMColts have plenty to evaluate after preseason opener tie with Patriots
For the Indianapolis Colts, the 13-13 final score of the preseason opener does not reflect the numerous missed opportunities to step on the neck of the reining AFC-champions, punch the ball into the end zone, or claim their job on the depth chart. The Colts turned the ball over four times through the first three […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:55 AMTwitter reacts to Patriots' 13-13 tie with Colts in preseason opener
Here's how social media reacted to the Patriots' preseason opener against the Colts on Thursday night.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:54 AMPatriots reactions: Everything you need to know from tie against Colts in preseason opener
With Drake Maye and the Patriots starters getting the night off, Tommy DeVito stepped into the spotlight for Thursday’s preseason opener against the Colts.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:39 AMInstant analysis from Patriots’ 13-13 preseason tie against Colts
Observations from Thursday night’s preseason opener at Gillette Stadium.
- Pats PulpitAug 14, 2026, 3:39 AMInstant analysis from Patriots’ 13-13 preseason tie against Colts - Pats Pulpit
Observations from Thursday night’s preseason opener at Gillette Stadium.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 3:17 AMInstant analysis of Patriots' 13-13 tie with Colts in preseason opener
The Patriots whiffed on a potential game-winning field goal in Thursday's preseason opener against the Colts.
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There was some good and bad from this Week 1 of preseason stalemate against the Patriots.
- Yahoo SportsAug 14, 2026, 2:45 AMInstant takeaways from Colts preseason performance v. Patriots
Let's take a look back at the Colts' performance against the Patriots in the preseason opener with our instant takeaways.
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