Colts at Patriots | Preseason Week 1

Wide receivers coach Reggie Wayne was mic'd up during the preseason matchup against the New England Patriots

View the best photos from the Colts' preseason opener vs. the New England Patriots, Thursday at Gillette Stadium.

Check out exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Colts' preseason opener versus the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Colts Happy Hour is back with host Casey Vallier, joined by Bill Brooks for an Instant Reaction to the Colts' preseason opener against the New England Patriots (2:30).

Then, Matt sits down with Rick Venturi to recap the Colts' joint practice with the Patriots in Foxborough and discuss what stood out, including Venturi's continued excitement about quarterback Daniel Jones (16:47).

Casey and Matt welcome edge rusher Arden Key to the show to talk about his comfortable level in Lou Anarumo's defense and his transition to Indianapolis after signing with the Colts in March (30:25)

To close the show, Matt catches up with Charles Arbuckle following the preseason game to discuss his biggest takeaways, including what he saw from the Colts' quarterbacks (39:24).

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in the opening game of the preseason. The duo discuss what they each saw out of quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, as well as highlights from the rookie class on defense. They also break down the kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader, who went a combined ⅔ on field goals.

Casey Vallier and Bill Brooks break down the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in the opening game of the preseason. The duo discuss what they each saw out of quarterbacks Anthony Richardson Sr. and Riley Leonard, as well as highlights from the rookie class on defense. They also break down the kicking competition between Blake Grupe and Spencer Shrader, who went a combined ⅔ on field goals.

0:00 Pod Intro
1:42 Quarterback observations
6:40 Growing pains
8:30 Offensive spots
11:20 Rookies on defense
14:11 Kicking competition
17:23 Secondary struggles
19:43 Joint practice preview

Shrader is coming off an ACL and MCL tear, which he sustained in Week 5 of the 2025 season.

Head coach Shane Steichen speaks with the media following the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in Preseason Week 1.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson speaks with the media following the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in Preseason Week 1.

K Spencer Shrader, QB Riley Leonard and TE Will Mallory speak with the media following the Colts' 13-13 tie with the New England Patriots in Preseason Week 1.

The Colts and Patriots tied 13-13 in the preseason opener.  Here are the best moments from the game from the Ascension St. Vincent radio network.

Watch the highlights from the Indianapolis Colts and the New England Patriots matchup during Preseason Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes and rushed for 53 yards with a touchdown New England Patriots.

The Colts kick off the 2026 preseason against the New England Patriots in Week 1, traveling to Gillette Stadium for their first game action of the season.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson rushes for a 1-yard touchdown vs. New England Patriots

TE Will Mallory hauls in 19-yard pass from QB Anthony Richardson in the Colts first preseason game against the New England Patriots

QB Anthony Richardson dials up WR Nick Westbrook-Ikhine for 19 yards

Indianapolis Colts running back Anderson Castle dodges tackle on 18-yard run.

Anthony Richardson puts on the jets for 22-yard rush in the Colts first preseason game against the New England Patriots

Tight end Drew Ogletree runs through defenders for a 17-yard gain

The Indianapolis Colts take the field for pregame warmups ahead of their preseason opener against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

The Indianapolis Colts arrive at Gillette Stadium to face the New England Patriots in their first preseason game on August 13, 2026.

TV broadcast, radio and streaming information for Indianapolis Colts at New England Patriots on Thursday, August 13 at 7:30 p.m. ET (Preseason week 1).

Colts Daily Update returns as Colts rookie safety A.J. Haulcy sits down with Casey Vallier and Matt Taylor to talk about where he got his nickname "Mr. Give Me That" and also the emotions of taking the field for his first game on Thursday will be!

The Colts play their first preseason game of 2026 on Thursday night against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.