The Indianapolis Colts may have lost to the Houston Texans on Sunday, but Anthony Richardson proved explosive offense is back in Indy.
was as explosive as you thought it would be. But it was also the rollercoaster many of us have expected.. It was a rematch of Week 18 that saw the Texans win the AFC South and the Colts miss out on the playoffs. Lucas Oil Stadium was rocking for what is becoming a budding rivalry between the two teams.
There was a lot to take away from this game, but in particular, Richardson has brought explosive offense back to the Colts. He certainly has areas that he needs to work on – and we will get to that – but what Richardson brings to this Colts offense is a weapon at quarterback who is a threat to score on every play. Having that unique quality at the most important position on the field will keep the Colts competitive in many games.
“I thought made some big-time plays for us," head coach Shane Steichen said. "Obviously, that opening touchdown pass to Alec, I don't think I've seen a throw like that."led to a 54-yard touchdown. Another deep throw to Pierce, this time for 57 yards with 63.7 air yards, set the Colts up inside the red zone as the game was winding down.
For all of the good Richardson showed yesterday, there were plenty of moments he would like to have back. Inaccuracy plagued the young quarterback on multiple throws throughout the game. Two throws in particular to rookiewould have been easy touchdowns had they been completed. Richardson sailed them both, and while it looked like Mitchell tried to take the blame on the field, Richardson took full accountability postgame.
It was a boom-or-bust performance for Richardson in his return, going 9-of-19 for 212 yards and two touchdowns with an interception. The interception occurred at the end of the first half whenslipped on his route after Richardson had already thrown the football. The quarterback also added 56 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
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