Evan FrankIndianapolis Star
A few things have taken place since the Colts lost 23-19 to the Bills in the preseason opener last weekend.
On Tuesday, Anthony Richardson was named the team's starting quarterback over Gardner Minshew, who said later, "This is his franchise. There's a reason they picked him where they did. He's going to be special." Fans and analysts believed the move was the right decision for the Colts.
Richardson showed a lot of promise in the game against the Bills, including a perfectly placed deep ball for Alec Pierce that was dropped. The duo will continue to work on that play, according to offensive coordinator Jim Bob Cooter.
Also on Tuesday, star running back Jonathan Taylor returned to Westfield (but not to Colts practice). Head coach Shane Steichen said Taylor was rehabbing. Things changed a day later when it was announced Taylor had an excused absence from training camp.
His absence was not related to his contract situation.
Today the Colts take on the Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium in the second preseason game for Indianapolis. This past week, the teams got familiar with each other in several joint practices.
Nate Atkins, Joel A. Erickson and Gregg Doyelwill have analysis throughout, and we will have scoring updates, highlights and more.Please remember to refresh.
Jim Irsay on Jonathan Taylor: It's time to 'get the waters as calm as they can'
Final: Colts 24, Bears 17
The Colts come away with a victory. Indianapolis scored 17 points in the fourth quarter to complete the comeback.
1:10 left 4Q: Colts extend lead with field goal
Colts made it a 7-point game after a 35-yard field goal by Matt Gay.
Colts 24, Bears 17
3:34 left 4Q: Colts force turnover
Indianapolis will get the ball back after Ronnie Harrison Jr. forced Bears fullback Robert Burns to fumble the ball. Chris Lammons recovered the ball at the Chicago 44-yard line.
4:28 left 4Q: Jake Funk gives the Colts the lead
The offense is clicking right now. Ehlinger led the Colts down the field in a drive (7 plays for 67 yards) that was capped off by a 4-yard touchdown run by Jake Funk. This time around, the Colts converted the 2-point attempt with an up-the-middle run from Funk.
Ehlinger has passed for 124 yards (9 for 14) and ran for 55 yards on seven attempts.
Colts 21, Bears 17
8:38 left 4Q: Sam Ehlinger runs in a score after big passing play
The Colts are right back in this one after Ehlinger ran in a 5-yard touchdown. The score was set up the play before when Ehlinger threw a 42-yard pass to James Washington, who was signed yesterday. Indianapolis went for the 2-point conversion but Ehlinger's pass was not complete.
Bears 17, Colts 13
13:47 left 4Q: Former Colts player helps Bears score on big play
Bears quarterback Nathan Peterman tossed a 35-yard touchdown to Daurice Fountain, who was drafted by the Colts in the fifth round of the 2018 NFL Draft. Fountain was waived multiple times by the Colts and last played with the team during the 2020-21 season.
Bears 17, Colts 7
Jim Irsay comments on Jonathan Taylor
End of 3Q: Bears 10, Colts 7
After the Bears took the lead, the Colts went 35 yards in 8 plays, but the drive ended after Sam Ehlinger threw an incomplete pass on 4th and 8 at Chicago's 42-yard line.
5:44 left 3Q: Bears take the lead with a field goal
The Colts went 3 and out in their first possession of the second half. Following that, the Bears took the lead with a Cairo Santos 50-yard field goal. The drive lasted 8 plays for 16 yards.
Bears 10, Colts 7
Halftime: Colts 7, Bears 7
Minshew's stats consisted of 13 completions on 15 attempts for 107 yards and a touchdown. Sam Ehlinger came in but the drive went 3 and out.
Titus Leo notched a sack at the end of the quarter. Nick Cross leads Indianapolis with 7 total tackles.
1:26 left 2Q: Bears tie things up before halftime
The Bears marched down the field and tied things up after Tyson Bagent ran in a 2-yard score. The drive lasted 17 plays for 92 yards. It took a total of 9 minutes, 25 seconds.
Sam Ehlinger is now in at quarterback for the Colts.
Colts 7, Bears 7
10:51 left 2Q: Gardner Minshew tosses first TD
Minshew tossed his first touchdown in a Colts uniform. It came on 3rd and goal when Minshew found Juwann Winfree for a 4-yard touchdown.
Colts 7, Bears 0
2:13 left 1Q: Colts defense notches back-to-back sacks
Trevor Denbow and Grant Stuard recorded consecutive sacks for the Colts' defense.
6:11 left 1Q: Colts punt twice
So far, the Colts have had two possessions and have punted both times. Minshew has completed 5 of 6 passes for 39 yards. Evan Hull and Deon Jackson have 8 rushing yards each. Jackson also has 2 receptions for 15 yards.
Gardner Minshew starts the game
Gardner Minshew did indeed start the game (along with other backups).
Read more on the move to start Minshew from Nate Atkins.
Is Anthony Richardson playing tonight?
Nothing is official yet with a little less than 30 minutes left until kickoff, but backup quarterback Gardner Minshew was seen taking snaps with the first-team offense.
It should be noted, Richardson is in uniform on the field going through warmups with the other QBs.
What time is the Colts game?
Kickoff is 7 p.m. ET.
How to watch the Colts game today
TV:FOX59 and NFL Network
Stream:Fans in the Indianapolis area will be able to stream the game onColts.com. Look for the "Watch Live" button at the top of the homepage at kickoff.
If you are out of market, you can stream preseason games onNFL+(fans can sign up for a free trial to watch today's game).
Radio:93.5 / 107.5 The Fanand97.1 HANK FM (Indianapolis). For a full list of Colts Affiliated Radio Stations,click here.
Indianapolis Colts preseason schedule
Week 1: Bills 23, Colts 19
Week 2: Chicago Bears, Aug. 19, 7 p.m.
Week 3: At Philadelphia Eagles, Aug. 24, 7 p.m.
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