In their preseason opener, the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots ended the game in a 13-13 tie at Gillette Stadium. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had a mixed performance, completing 11 of 14 passes in the first half but also threw two critical turnovers. Despite these setbacks, Richardson rallied to help the Colts tie the game late. Key takeaways from the match included strong showings from various rookies on both sides, as well as notable depth chart movements for each team. Patriots fans celebrated the return of football, while both teams will look to improve in their upcoming preseason games.