The Indianapolis Colts officially kick off the start of the preseason with a Week 1 road matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday at New Era Field.
While the preseason does include some bland football, there are still plenty of storylines and competitions to watch during the four games. For the first one, there are a number of Colts who need a strong showing, whether it is to solidify themselves in a role or get back into the competition after a slow start at training camp.
Check out our gallery of nine Colts that need a strong showing on Thursday against the Bills:
