Colts' Jones Shines in Preseason Debut Despite Richardson's Injury

On August 8th, 2025, the Indianapolis Colts faced off against the Baltimore Ravens in their preseason opener. Quarterback Daniel Jones, who was expected to start the game, ended up playing 31 snaps on offense in the first half after Anthony Richardson exited with an injury.

According to Colts offensive coordinator Shane Steichen, Jones "did some really good things" during the game. He completed 10 of his 21 pass attempts for 144 yards, including a touchdown pass that was called back due to an offensive pass interference penalty. Jones also made some impressive scramble plays and had a few "chunk plays" that put the Colts in scoring position.

However, the Colts were unable to capitalize on those opportunities, settling for field goal attempts instead of finding the end zone. Jones struggled to consistently connect with his receivers, and the lack of a strong running game put the offense in obvious passing situations.

Despite the mixed results, Jones remained positive about his performance, stating that there were "a lot of good things" but that they "want to score touchdowns." The Colts' quarterback situation remains uncertain, as Richardson's injury status will determine whether Jones or the rookie will start the team's next preseason game against the Green Bay Packers.