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Recap: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down from Colts’ 21-18 preseason victory over Panthers

It feels nice to have Colts football back, doesn't it? After winning their preseason opener over the Carolina Panthers, 21-18, what stood out most from a surprisingly thrilling matchup? Below, a new series that will come after every Colts game: Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down. I will look into how a player or area of the game looked, then categorize it in a positive or negative manner.

Without further ado, let’s dive into Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down — preseason edition!

Thumbs Up: Jacob Eason

When given time to throw, 2020 fourth-round pick Jacob Eason popped as a quarterback who could help the Colts survive a few weeks without Carson Wentz.