The Indianapolis Colts dropped an entertaining preseason battle, 34-30, to the Denver Broncos on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium.
The visitors ultimately came out on top, 34-30, but although preseason matchups are inconsequential in the standings and on the scoreboard, Sunday was quite meaningful for both sides.
— Richardson made his return to the field, going 2-of-4 passing for 25 yards, with completions to Mo Alie-Cox and Kylen Granson . Richardson also ran the ball once for a yard, taking the ball out of bounds rather than taking an unnecessary hit. Growth! It wasn't enough of a sample size to declare the day a success or failure, but Richardson coming out of the game unscathed and getting his first taste of contact from another team is a positive.
— The first-team defense also played two drives together, allowing just 32 yards on 11 plays and forcing one turnover. — MIKE linebacker Zaire Franklin had a pass breakup over the middle of the field, which is the latest example of some improved play in pass defense for him over the summer. Likewise, cornerback Kenny Moore II had a big performance, first burying Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich for a hard tackle and then intercepting a pass that was batted up into the air by Franklin.
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