The Bears and Colts are kindred spirits in a way, as both teams try to find their way to the next step.
For Chicago, that meant doubling down on Justin Fields, who Ryan Pace and the Bears committed to surrounding with more talent this season after getting the No. 1 overall pick and trading it to the Panthers for D.J. Moore. For the Colts, the future lies in the hands of Anthony Richardson, the Florida product who rocketed up draft boards with his otherworldly athleticism.
The Colts announced Richardson will be the Week 1 starter this week, so things are more or less set there. The big question remaining is at running back, where Jonathan Taylor's status remains obscured amid a contract dispute.
Fields and Richardson likely won't see many -- if any -- reps this week. So expect a defensive showcase as down-ticket players try to leave their mark.
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Here's what to know to watch Bears vs. Colts this week.
What channel is Bears vs. Colts on today?
- Local TV channel: Fox 32 (Chicago), Fox 59 (Indianapolis)
- National TV channel: NFL Network
- Live stream: Fubo, NFL+ (U.S.) | DAZN (Canada)
The Bears and Colts will be featured nationally on the NFL Network this week, so those with access to the channel can watch. In Chicago, the game will air on Fox 32 and in Jacksonville it will air on Fox 59.
For those who want to stream the game, Fubo carries local networks and the NFL Network and offers a free trial. NFL+ will also be airing the game.
Fans in Canada can watch NFL games on DAZN.
Bears vs. Colts start time
- Date: Saturday, Aug. 19
- Time: 7 p.m. ET
The Bears and Colts are set to kick off at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday on the NFL Network.
The Colts will be hosting the Bears at Lucas Oil Stadium, as they continue to size their roster down. In Week 3, they travel to Philadelphia to round out their preseason. The Bear will close their preseason out next week at Soldier Field against the Bills.
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 2
Thursday, Aug. 17
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Browns at Eagles | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
Friday, Aug. 18
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Giants | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bengals at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
Saturday, Aug. 19
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguars at Lions | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Dolphins at Texans | 4 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Bills at Steelers | 6:30 p.m. | TBD |
| Bears at Colts | 7 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Buccaneers at Jets | 7:30 p.m. | Local |
| Chiefs at Cardinals | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Patriots at Packers | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Titans at Vikings | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Broncos at 49ers | 8:30 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Rams | 9 p.m. | Local |
| Cowboys at Seahawks | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 20
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Saints at Chargers | 7:05 p.m. | NFL Network |
Monday, Aug. 21
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Ravens at Commanders | 8 p.m. | ESPN |
NFL preseason schedule 2023: Week 3
Thursday, Aug. 24
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Steelers at Falcons | 7:30 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Colts at Eagles | 8 p.m. | Amazon Prime |
Friday, Aug. 25
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Panthers at Lions | 8 p.m. | CBS |
| Patriots at Titans | 8:15 p.m. | NFL Network |
| 49ers at Chargers | 10 p.m. | NFL Network |
Saturday, Aug. 26
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Cardinals at Vikings | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bills at Bears | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Bengals at Commanders | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Browns at Chiefs | 1 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Seahawks at Packers | 1 p.m. | Local |
| Jets at Giants | 6 p.m. | NFL Network |
| Ravens at Buccaneers | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Dolphins at Jaguars | 7 p.m. | Local |
| Raiders at Cowboys | 8 p.m. | Local |
| Rams at Broncos | 9 p.m. | NFL Network |
Sunday, Aug. 27
| Game | Time (ET) | TV |
|---|---|---|
| Texans at Saints | 8 p.m. | Fox |