{
  "id": 835678,
  "title": "Colts have plenty to evaluate after preseason opener tie with Patriots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/colts-have-plenty-to-evaluate-after-preseason-opener-tie-with-patriots",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T03:59:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/colts-plenty-evaluate-preseason-opener-035952361.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Indianapolis Colts faced the New England Patriots in a preseason game, resulting in a 13-13 tie. Quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. had a solid performance, completing 11 of 14 passes for 145 yards and rushing for 53 yards on six carries. He threw an interception and lost a fumble, but also showcased his running ability with a 22-yard touchdown run and a 19-yard reception. The Colts turned the ball over four times in the first three quarters, suffering from poor decision-making and missed opportunities. The Patriots capitalized on these mistakes, scoring a touchdown on their opening drive. The Colts' defense was solid, collecting 12 combined stops, but they struggled to generate any offensive rhythm. The third-stringers had difficulty finding flow, while the starters faced pressure and made costly mistakes. Kicker Spencer Shrader and Leonard contributed crucial field goals in the fourth quarter, leading to the tie. The game highlighted issues with turnovers, inconsistency in quarterback play, and a lack of offensive momentum for the Colts.",
  "summary": "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 […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Colts coach suffers apparent injury on final play vs. Patriots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/colts-coach-suffers-apparent-injury-on-final-play-vs-patriots",
        "published": "2026-08-14T04:12:07.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}