Colts QB competition tightens after the second preseason game as Daniel Jones and Anthony Richardson both turn in promising showings. Jones went 7-for-11 for 101 yards, delivering two explosive 20+ yard passes and driving a pair of drives that ended in scoring opportunity. Richardson answered with a sharp first drive (5-for-6, 64 yards) and showed improved short-to-intermediate accuracy, though a later pass was wiped out by a penalty and a few throws were off-target. A defensive fumble recovery kept Indianapolis in scoring range and underlined the game’s swing moments. Coach Shane Steichen labeled the decision “very close,” stressing consistency, offensive command and preparation beyond raw stats. Fantasy eyes will watch how the QB decision shapes Week 1 game plans, usage of Richardson’s athletic ceiling versus Jones’ steadiness, and how the surrounding cast—Gould and teammates—map to either signal-caller.

As the Colts digest this competition, the Week 1 plan looms large: which quarterback can reliably run the offense, distribute to the pass catchers and protect the ball? Richardson’s ceiling gives him immense upside in fantasy with rushing potential, while Jones provides a more conventional, ball-control path. The coming practices and final preseason outing will likely tilt the scales toward the player who can best balance decision-making with the offense’s tempo and play-calling rhythm, impacting targets for Gould, Granson and the Colts’ skill-position corps.