Leonard Shines with Three Total TDs in Productive First NFL Start

Indianapolis Colts QB Riley Leonard completed 21 of 34 passes for 270 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception in his first career NFL start, a 38-30 loss to the Texans. The sixth-round rookie also added 21 rushing yards and a touchdown on three carries, totaling three scores. Both passing TDs went to Alec Pierce, and his one-yard rushing score briefly gave Indy a 24-23 lead. Despite the productive outing, he is highly unlikely to be the Week 1 starter in 2026.