{
  "id": 2988445,
  "title": "Evaluating play of Colts rookies in preseason game v. Falcons",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/evaluating-play-of-colts-rookies-in-preseason-game-v-falcons",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-24T09:45:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/evaluating-play-colts-rookies-preseason-094516027.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the Indianapolis Colts' Week 2 preseason matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, rookie draft class members showcased varying levels of performance. Linebacker CJ Allen played 20 snaps, recording four tackles and allowing three receptions for 40 yards. He is vying for playing time alongside Akeem Davis-Gaither. Safety AJ Haulcy, alongside the other starters, did not participate, indicating he will be starting alongside Cam Bynum come Week 1. Guard Jalen Farmer did not play in Week 2 and has been the backup guard on the right side. Linebacker Bryce Boettcher made all three of his tackle attempts and allowed just one reception for six yards. He is expected to fill a backup role, with Davis-Gaither likely to start. Defensive ends George Gumbs Jr. and Caden Curry had mixed results. Gumbs made both tackle attempts and generated one pressure. Curry had one pressure and assisted on a tackle but also had a missed tackle attempt. Running back Seth McGowan garnered 27 yards on eight carries and caught a pass for five yards, securing the RB2 role. Wide receiver Deion Burks led the team in receptions with four, totaling 19 yards. He also contributed 120 kick return yards on five attempts, competing with Coleman Owen for a potential roster spot at wide receiver.",
  "summary": "Following the Indianapolis Colts' Week 2 preseason matchup with the Atlanta Falcons, how did the members of the 2026 rookie draft class perform?",
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie draft class members displayed varied preseason performances.",
    "Linebacker Bryce Boettcher made all tackle attempts, allowed 1 reception.",
    "Wide receiver Deion Burks led team in receptions with 4, 19 yards."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Where 9 Colts position battles stand after 2 preseason games",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/where-9-colts-position-battles-stand-after-2-preseason-games",
        "published": "2026-08-24T10:19:47.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}