Green Bay Packers vs Indianapolis Colts

The Green Bay Packers claimed a 23–19 preseason victory over the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday, August 16, 2025. With starting quarterback Jordan Love sidelined due to a thumb injury, the Packers’ backups and rookies stepped up, overcoming a 13-point deficit and penalties in the first half. Sean Clifford delivered a game-winning 11-yard touchdown run with 1:31 remaining, marking the Packers’ first lead of the game and securing a morale-boosting win.

The Colts initially dominated with many starters on the field. Quarterback Anthony Richardson showcased his athleticism, completing 6 of 11 passes for 73 yards and orchestrating the Colts’ best drive of the preseason, finishing with a touchdown. Daniel Jones also contributed 101 passing yards, while running back Tyson Goodson added a 3-yard touchdown run. Kicker Spencer Shrader accounted for four field goals, keeping the Colts within striking distance throughout the game.

The Packers’ offense thrived despite early struggles. Undrafted rookie Taylor Elgersma threw for 109 yards and led two touchdown drives. Running backs Israel Abanikanda and Amar Johnson each scored rushing touchdowns, narrowing the gap. Even with 12 penalties for 95 yards, including five by rookie Anthony Belton in the first half, Green Bay cleaned up their play in the second half, enabling a successful comeback.

Defensively, Green Bay’s reserves made critical stops in the final minutes, forcing four consecutive incompletions by the Colts on their last drive. This defensive stand, combined with Clifford’s late-game heroics, proved decisive in clinching the Packers’ first preseason win. The performance highlighted the depth and resilience of the Packers’ roster heading into the final preseason matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

For the Colts, the game revealed both potential and areas for improvement. While Richardson and Jones showed flashes of skill, the team’s inability to finish drives and injuries to key players, including right tackles Braden Smith and Blake Freeland, raised concerns for head coach Shane Steichen. The loss serves as a reminder that the Colts must refine execution and limit mistakes before the regular season begins.