The focus is on the field.
\nFor the first time in a long time, that's all that matters for the Indianapolis Colts and New England Patriots. An offseason of injury woes for Shane Steichen's Colts doesn't quite stack up against the off-field drama that surrounded Mike Vrabel's Patriots, but it certainly a breath of fresh air.
\nDaniel Jones won't suit up for the road side and Drake Maye isn't expected to for the home side, meaning this contest is purely about the battles further down the depth chart.
\nThat includes Anthony Richardson, who will get the nod for the Colts after what was an offseason of uncertainty. The fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft was given permission to seek a trade, something that never materialized for the 24-year-old. While he won't take the starting job away from Jones, it's still an opportunity to put some good reps on tape.
\nAnd that's the name of the game this time of year.
\nPut enough good reps on tape and you might just end up with a roster spot at the end of training camp. After all, that's the only goal in the first of three preseason contests for each team.
\nHere's what to know about the Colts and Patriots preseason Week 1 contest.
\nWhat time is Colts vs Patriots?
\nKickoff between Indianapolis and New England is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. (ET) on Thursday, Aug. 13.
\nHow to watch Colts vs Patriots on Thursday
\nAll times Eastern
\n- Date: Aug. 13
- Time: 7:30 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Gillette Stadium
- Location: Foxborough, Massachusetts
Colts vs Patriots TV channel
\n- TV channel (national): NFL+
- TV channel (local):
- New England: WBZ (CBS)
- Indianapolis: Fox59
- Streaming:NFL+, Fubo (in market)
The Colts and Patriots preseason contest is only available in the local markets. Fans in New England can watch the action unfold on WBZ (CBS), while fans in Indianapolis can catch it on Fox59.
\nThose looking to watch outside of those markets can see the game on NFL+, which carries all out of market preseason games.
\nFans in-market looking for a streaming option can find the game on Fubo, which comes with a free trial.
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\nNFL preseason Week 1 schedule
\nThursday, Aug. 13
\n- Cincinnati Bengals vs. Detroit Lions, 7 p.m. ET
- Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers, 7 p.m. ET
- New England Patriots vs. Indianapolis Colts, 7:30 p.m. ET
- Houston Texans vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 8 p.m. ET
- Las Vegas Raiders vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8 p.m. ET
- San Francisco 49ers vs. Tennessee Titans, 9 p.m. ET
Friday, Aug. 14
\n- Atlanta Falcons vs. Denver Broncos, 7 p.m. ET
- New York Jets vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers, 7 p.m. ET
- Washington Commanders vs. Miami Dolphins, 7 p.m. ET
Saturday, Aug. 15
\n- Chicago Bears vs. Cleveland Browns, 1 p.m. ET
- Buffalo Bills vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m. ET
- New York Giants vs. Minnesota Vikings, 1 p.m. ET
- Kansas City Chiefs vs. Los Angeles Rams, 4 p.m. ET
- New Orleans Saints vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 4 p.m. ET
- Baltimore Ravens vs. Philadelphia Eagles, 7 p.m. ET
- Seattle Seahawks vs. Dallas Cowboys, 8 p.m. ET
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Where to watch Colts vs Patriots preseason game: TV info, live stream