Among the starters and backups resting were new starting quarterback Daniel Jones and his backup Anthony Richardson Sr. Richardson has had a rough go of life in the NFL since being drafted in 2023 as the Colts have struggled to figure out the proper development plan for him.

A handful of spots still appeared to be up for grabs in Saturday’s preseason game, and the players at those spots find themselves competing with the rest of the NFL, since the Colts will be active on the waiver wire after the deadline.

The Cincinnati Bengals open the 2025 NFL regular season at the Cleveland Browns on Sept. 8 at Huntington Bank Field. For most of training camp, roughly the top 40 spots on the roster have felt solid for a group that was retained mostly intact after narrowly missing the playoffs last year.

The Cincinnati Bengals wrapped up the preseason with the annual game against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3. There, the Bengals didn't play any starters as the focus fully turned to the final roster battles ahead of roster cutdowns. Here’s a live-updating look at the game as it unfolds.

The Indianapolis Colts and the Cincinnati Bengals face off in Week 3 of the NFL preseason today. Here's where to watch and start time.