If you were watching the Colts take on the Bengals in their final preseason game, you witnessed the young quarterback Anthony Richardson lead a touchdown drive on his first series, showing flashes of potential. However, the rest of his night was a bit of a rollercoaster.
Richardson, the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft, struggled with accuracy and consistency throughout the game. Despite a promising start, completing 7 of 8 passes for 65 yards and a touchdown on his first drive, he faltered as the game progressed.
Unfortunately, things went downhill for Richardson after his initial success. He threw an interception that resulted in a Bengals touchdown, missed key throws on crucial downs, and even had a sack and fumble that put the Colts in a tough spot. These struggles highlighted the areas he needs to work on to become a reliable quarterback for the Colts.
Richardson’s performance comes after a rookie season plagued by injuries, which limited his playing time and impact on the team. Now, as he aims to establish himself as the franchise quarterback the Colts envision, he must stay healthy and continue to develop his skills.
Despite Richardson’s ups and downs, the Colts managed to secure a 27-14 victory over the Bengals, with other players stepping up, including the running back Jonathan Taylor and quarterback Jason Bean.
As both teams look ahead to the regular season, the Colts will open at home against Houston, while the Bengals will host New England in their season opener.
Stay tuned for more football action as the NFL season kicks off!
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