While some indications may suggest neither passer has separated himself from the other, head coach Shane Steichen is getting close to choosing his starter. “I’m very close,” Steichen said about coming to a final decision. “I’d like to have a decision shortly.”

Both Saturday’s clash with the Packers and next week's preseason finale against the Bengals are of utmost importance in evaluating and eventually selecting a Week 1 starter. Head coach Shane Stiechen spoke about the plan for the matchup with Green Bay earlier this week.

The Colts don’t yet know who their quarterback will be when they open the season against the Dolphins on Sept. 7.