The Indianapolis Colts are set to host the Cleveland Browns at Lucas Oil Stadium in preseason Week 2 on Saturday afternoon.
Getting halfway through the preseason, there will be plenty to watch as the starters take the field for a longer time than the opener. They are expected to play roughly the entire first quarter, but there will be several players to keep an eye on.
Specifically, we take a look at three Colts to watch in the second preseason game against the Browns:
DE Kemoko Turay
The second-year defensive end has been on and off the field with injuries throughout training camp and even though he played in the preseason opener, there was much left to be desired. He’s looked strong in camp but didn’t put it together in the opener.
Against a Browns offensive line, Turay will need to have a strong outing if he’s going to keep pace with the rest of the defensive end room—especially now with Jabaal Sheard rehabbing a knee injury. With Al-Quadin Muhammad and Ben Banogu waiting in the wings, Saturday is a big day for Turay.
S Khari Willis
One of the rookies emerging throughout camp has been Willis, who is competing for the third safety role behind Malik Hooker and Clayton Geathers. Despite a blown coverage in the preseason opener that led to a big gain, Willis bounced back nicely.
The rookie flew around the ball throughout the preseason opener and made some big plays during the joint training camp sessions with the Browns, including an interception on Baker Mayfield.
He can continue to solidify himself as a potential contributor with a strong outing on Saturday.
WR Marcus Johnson
There are several wide receivers competing for the limited spots in the room and now with the unfortunate ankle injury to Daurice Fountain, there is a chance Johnson can work his way into the competition for the final spot.
He’s still likely behind Chester Rogers, Deon Cain and Zach Pascal, but Johnson has flashed some talent—both in the 2018 season and throughout training camp. He has talent and the Colts want to see him develop. He can begin creeping into the competition with another strong game.
