<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/why-anthony-richardson-isnt-answer-quarterback-colts');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Anthony Richardson isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback for the Colts');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Why-Anthony-Richardson-is-isnt-the-long-term-answer-at-quarterback-for-the-Colts.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Anthony Richardson isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback for the Colts</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T18:13:04-08:00">December 23rd, 6:13pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T18:13:04-08:00">December 23rd, 6:13pm</time><address><a href="https://matthew516sports.substack.com/">Douglas Fritz</a>Douglas Fritz has been writing about sports for almost four decades and publishes a Christian sports newsletter and podcast on Substack at Matthew516Sports. He started as a reporter for the student newspaper at East Tennessee State University, worked his way up to Editor-In-Chief, and began his sports writing career at the Johnson City Press daily newspaper while still in college. During 30-plus years at the Press, he covered University of Tennessee football, men's and women's basketball, ETSU athletics, and high school athletics. Among the people he has interviewed are Dale Murphy, Bobby Cox, John Smoltz, and Bruce Smith. He is also a Christian-based screenwriter (five feature-length and one short), book writer (three completed manuscripts and one novel), and songwriter.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>While Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson experiments with odd warmups, his team benefitted greatly from <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-brian-callahan-soft-accusations-allowing-335-rushing-yards">an embarrassingly weak effort by the Titans</a>. But the blowout win doesn’t change the narrative that Richardson isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback for the Colts.</p><p>He’s not the long-term answer for any NFL team. And it comes down to passing. The NFL is a passing league, and Richardson has repeatedly demonstrated a glaring inefficiency in that department. Here are Richardson’s completion percentages this season: 47.4, 50, 50, 75 (four passes), 41.7, 31.3, 66.7, 39.3, 50, 44.7, and 63.6 (11 passes).</p><p>What NFL team wants to rely on a quarterback who is a tough runner but can’t pass the football? Lamar Jackson struggled with accuracy early in his career. Despite being a great runner, he never could have reached the pinnacle of success without becoming a better passer.</p><h2><b>Can Colts QB Anthony Richardson improve his passing?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Indianapolis-Colts-QB-Anthony-Richardson.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/USA Today Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Richardson looks more like Tim Tebow right now than any other NFL quarterback. Tebow lasted three seasons in the NFL, completing only 46.5 percent of his passes as an 11-game starter for the Denver Broncos in 2011.</p><p>It simply isn’t sustainable at the quarterback position. There are too many third-and-10 situations. If a QB can’t hit that deep in, or deep crosser to keep drives alive, the team will fail.</p><p>Think about this, too. The Colts already benched Richardson this season in favor of the aging Joe Flacco. The Colts understand the problems that Richardson brings to the field.</p><p>Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson is improving. Steichen has to say that. His job may depend on Richardson becoming a viable NFL quarterback. It’s not like the Colts can afford to throw another first-round pick at the position.</p><p>Richardson said he’s <a href="https://www.colts.com/news/anthony-richardson-details-decision-making-final-stretch-2024-season-week-16-titans" rel="noopener">trying to absorb things</a>, according to colts.com.</p><p>“I don’t think it’s difficult (to refocus) honestly, because every week you’re trying to win – win that week,” Richardson said. “We’re not necessarily thinking about last week. It happened, it is what it is. We’re just trying to make sure we finish out strong this year, so if we do get an opportunity to get in the playoffs then we make sure we take care of our business.</p><p>“I feel like as a quarterback you’ve got to be able to make great decisions at all times, whether that’s handing the ball off the right way or looking at coverage the right way, checking the play. So (I) always have to make sure my decisions are on point.”</p><p>Hard work has been part of the process.</p><p>“He’s in there at 5:30, 6 o’clock in the morning consistently—on a consistent basis—which has been really good to see,” Steichen said. “Being around his guys and having that morning routine has been huge for him. The daily process of the meetings and the walkthroughs and the practice, he’s been taking it in stride and done a good job with it.”</p><p>Also, Steichen said Richardson is developing a better idea of what to do in the pocket for the Colts.</p><p>“His pocket presence, he’s had calmer feet in the pocket as he’s been going through it,” Steichen said. “That’s just repetition more than anything. He’s playing more and seeing more looks and seeing different things. That’s been good. He’s had good feet in the pocket. The one thing is he’s not throwing it to the wrong spots. His reads are good, all those different things have been good. The repetition and how to throw it, where to throw it, that part’s been good.</p><p>“Some of the stuff, if it plays out exactly how you want it to, that’s great. But I think a lot of it, like the scramble play he had on fourth down, is the knack for it. Shoot, this ain’t open and there’s a blitzer coming off the right. I’m going to scramble right and find the open receiver. That’s a natural ability that he has that’s impressive.”</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson performed well against Titans</b></h2><p>In part because he didn’t have to pass much, Richardson had a nice game against the Titans. The Colts second-year man completed 7 of 11 throws for 131 yards and a touchdown. He rushed nine times for 70 yards and a score.</p><p>But a lot of his good play on Sunday <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-brian-callahan-soft-accusations-allowing-335-rushing-yards" rel="noopener">can be attributed</a> to the Titans, according to a post on X by Paul Kuharsky via clutchpoints.com.</p><p>“It’s a super disappointing performance,” Titans head coach Brian Callahan said. “Really, not at all what I thought what we’ve shown at all over the course of the year. Didn’t get off blocks. Didn’t win the line of scrimmage, then didn’t tackle in space. Then the speed of Jonathan Taylor showed up and we couldn’t get him on the ground.”</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Anthony Richardson isn’t the long-term answer at quarterback for the Colts

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-reason-rugby-warmup');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts’ Anthony Richardson reveals reason behind ‘rugby’ warmup');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-reveals-reason-behind-rugby-warmup.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts’ Anthony Richardson reveals reason behind ‘rugby’ warmup</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-23T06:06:25-08:00">December 23rd, 6:06am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-23T06:06:25-08:00">December 23rd, 6:06am</time><address><a>Christopher Hennessy</a>Christopher Hennessy graduated with a journalism degree from Fordham University in 2022. He has also worked at Spectrum News One in Albany, New York and with The Hockey Writers as a New York Islanders writer. Chris is originally from Connecticut and is a lifelong New York Yankees, Islanders, and Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/titans-news-brian-callahan-soft-accusations-allowing-335-rushing-yards">beat the Tennessee Titans 38-30 in Week 16</a>. While they collapsed down the stretch and nearly blew a 31-point lead, it was an impressive division win that kept their faint playoff hopes alive. Anthony Richardson was decent for the Colts, with only 11 pass attempts but nine impactful rushing attempts. He <a href="https://x.com/NFLUKIRE/status/1870878665350774999" rel="noopener">debuted an interesting warmup</a> routine, as captured by NFL UK &amp; Ireland.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The <a href="https://twitter.com/Colts?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Colts</a> QB1 Anthony Richardson warming up with a Rugby ball! 🏉 <a href="https://t.co/UmDPmGjX8e">pic.twitter.com/UmDPmGjX8e</a></p><p>— NFL UK &amp; Ireland (@NFLUKIRE) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLUKIRE/status/1870878665350774999?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 22, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Colts’ quarterback was asked about the warmup routine and The Athletic’s James Boyd <a href="https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1871035664655114427" rel="noopener">posted the response on social media.</a></p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colts</a> QB Anthony Richardson on warming up with a rugby ball:</p><p>“ … Just allowing my hands to adjust to the rugby ball, which (it’s) bigger, so once I get the football, it’s kind of like a NERF ball in my hand, and I can just do whatever I need to do with it.” <a href="https://t.co/wH9MAYLQCu">https://t.co/wH9MAYLQCu</a> <a href="https://t.co/l8Cs0zBvRq">pic.twitter.com/l8Cs0zBvRq</a></p><p>— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href="https://twitter.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1871035664655114427?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 23, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Just allowing my hands to adjust to the rugby ball, which (it’s) bigger, so once I get the football, it’s kind of like a NERF ball in my hand, and I can just do whatever I need to do with it,” Richardson said.</p><p>It’s a similar process that MLB hitters take in the on-deck circle, putting weights on their bat to make it feel lighter when they get up to the plate. Richardson has struggled with his accuracy this year, so feeling like he has a better grip on the ball should help. But the Colts did not reap those benefits in the passing game against the Titans.</p><p>The Colts have two more games to pull off an improbable playoff comeback and, more likely, determine the future of their quarterback position.</p><h2><b>Is Anthony Richardson the quarterback of the Colts’ future? </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Anthony-Richardson-with-Indianapolis-Colts-1.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/USA Today Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The most impactful play that Anthony Richardson made was his touchdown run in the second quarter. He got the shotgun snap, ran behind a pulling Quentin Nelson, and powered into the end zone. The Cam Newton-type runs make Colts fans think Richardson could be the quarterback of the future. But other plays make it seem like he is not the guy.</p><p>While Richardson is a dynamic runner, he needs to develop a better passing attack to be the franchise quarterback. His inaccuracy has cost the Colts games and has them on the outside of the playoff picture. They spent the fourth-overall pick on Richardson and need to make a decision on his future soon.</p><p>After an injury-riddled rookie season, Richardson was benched this year for Joe Flacco. That experiment was a disaster and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-jeff-ulbrich-reveals-major-regret-painful-loss-colts">Richardson came back in for their win over the Jets</a>. Even in a dominant division win, there is no avoiding the existential quarterback question in Indianapolis.</p><p>Whether Richardson uses a rugby ball, football, or any other egg-shaped object to warm up, he must be a better thrower to maintain his job.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts’ Anthony Richardson reveals reason behind ‘rugby’ warmup

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-qb-anthony-richardsons-reaction-jonathan-taylors-horrific-miscue');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s encouraging reaction to Jonathan Taylor’s horrific miscue');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-s-encouraging-reaction-to-Jonathan-Taylor-s-horrific-miscue-.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s encouraging reaction to Jonathan Taylor’s horrific miscue</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-16T00:29:12-08:00">December 16th, 12:29am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-16T00:29:12-08:00">December 16th, 12:29am</time><address><a>Brayden Haena</a>Brayden Haena is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/broncos-news-bo-nix-moment-peyton-manning-before-colts-game">Indianapolis Colts’ 31-13 loss to the Denver Broncos</a> on Sunday will be remembered for a game-changing miscue by star running back Jonathan Taylor. His would-be 41-yard touchdown was overturned after officials ruled that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-jonathan-taylor-brutal-blunder-broncos">he dropped the ball before crossing the goal line,</a> resulting in a touchback and <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42995788/jonathan-taylor-drops-ball-end-zone-colts-loss" rel="noopener">shifting the momentum</a> entirely in favor of the Broncos.</p><p>For Taylor, the error was devastating. “It just can’t happen, no matter the game, no matter the scenario,” Taylor said postgame. “I do know if I would’ve crossed that goal line with the ball, we would’ve had six more points. I don’t know how it would’ve played out after that. But I do know we would’ve had six more points.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Jonathan Taylor is about to lose someone fantasy playoffs after this no TD touch back 😭😭😭 <a href="https://t.co/26njX4Jp94">pic.twitter.com/26njX4Jp94</a></p><p>— GameBlazers (@PlayGameBlazers) <a href="https://twitter.com/PlayGameBlazers/status/1868436059425481152?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 15, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The Colts were leading 13-7 in the third quarter when Taylor’s costly fumble handed the Broncos the ball and an opportunity to claw their way back. Denver capitalized on the momentum swing, scoring 24 unanswered points to seal a critical victory in the AFC playoff race. While Taylor’s mistake was a defining moment, it was far from the only issue for the Colts, who committed five turnovers and eight penalties during the game.</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson is growing into a young leader for the Colts</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Jonathan-Taylor-and-Anthony-Richardson.jpg"><figcaption>Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite the high-stakes implications of the mistake, Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson offered unwavering support for his teammate. Speaking about his message to Taylor after the play, Richardson said, “I just told him to wipe it. Forget about it. … I just told him to clear his mind because obviously we’re gonna go right back to him,” via James Boyd on X, formerly Twitter.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colts</a> QB Anthony Richardson on his message to RB Jonathan Taylor after Taylor dropped the ball on what should’ve been a 41-yard TD:</p><p>“I just told him to wipe it. Forget about it. … I just told him to clear his mind because obviously we’re gonna go right back to him.” <a href="https://t.co/eayAX0Mkf5">pic.twitter.com/eayAX0Mkf5</a></p><p>— James Boyd (@RomeovilleKid) <a href="https://twitter.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1868532795162886418?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 16, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Richardson’s leadership reflects the resiliency the Colts must embrace as they try to salvage their playoff hopes. At 6-8, Indianapolis has fallen further out of the AFC playoff picture, now trailing the Broncos, Chargers, and other competitors. A win against Denver would have kept them in striking distance for the final wild-card spot, but the loss instead solidifies their position on the outside looking in.</p><p>Head coach Shane Steichen also took a moment to address the team’s overall performance, acknowledging the series of mistakes that plagued them. “Sometimes, someone gives you their best and your best just wasn’t good enough,” Steichen said. “But when you hurt yourself like that, that one hurts.”</p><p>As for Taylor, he expressed regret and vowed to learn from the misstep. “That should never happen,” he said. “I apologized to my teammates, and it won’t happen again.” The Colts’ playoff hopes now hang by a thread as they face a manageable schedule of the Titans, Giants, and Jaguars to close out the season. However, the team must eliminate costly errors and regain their focus if they hope to finish the season on a high note.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s encouraging reaction to Jonathan Taylor’s horrific miscue

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-reveals-mindset-ahead-of-pivotal-two-point-conversion');   ga('set', 'title', 'Anthony Richardson reveals Colts mindset ahead of Week 13 two-point conversion');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-reveals-mindset-ahead-of-Week-13-two-point-conversion.jpg"></figure><h1>Anthony Richardson reveals Colts mindset ahead of Week 13 two-point conversion</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-02T15:46:31-08:00">December 2nd, 3:46pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-02T15:46:31-08:00">December 2nd, 3:46pm</time><address><a>Matty Breisch</a>Matty Breisch is a multifaceted writer who specializes in NFL and WWE content at ClutchPoints. He can be read at Heavy, FanSided, Philadelphia Sports Network, and right here at ClutchPoints. Are you ready to read about football and wrestling? Well, you've come to the right place.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>When the Indianapolis Colts scored a touchdown with 12 seconds to go at the end of regulation against the New England Patriots, head coach Shane Steichen was left with a very tough decision: tie things up at 24-24 with a Matt Gay extra point or go for the win by <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-fortnite-2-point-conversion">handing the ball to starting quarterback Anthony Richardson</a>.</p><p>A tough call? For a then-5-7 team in second place in the AFC South, you bet, but fortune favors the bold, and with a rushing quarterback with athletic gifts unseen in the NFL since Cam Newton was slingin’ it for the Carolina Panthers, Steichian pulled the trigger on a designed run for the win.</p><p>How did it feel for Richardson to go from benched earlier in the season to being handed a quite literally win or lose situation with the game on the line a few weeks later? Well, after the game, the Florida product was asked that very question and <a href="https://www.patriots.com/news/indianapolis-colts-postgame-quotes-12-1" rel="noopener">broke down the team’s mindset heading into the game</a>.</p><p>Made it work, they did; the Patriots were handed the ball with just 12 seconds to play and kicker Joey Slye missing a 68-yard field goal that would have given the team the lead. If it went wrong, Steichen would have looked silly, but because it worked, on a second effort by Richardson no less, he rightfully deserves his flowers.</p><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Anthony-Richardson-on-the-field-for-the-Colts.jpg"><figcaption>Eric Canha-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h2><b>Shane Steichen’s philosophy behind running Anthony Richardson</b></h2><p>Discussing his decision to lay the entire game on the line with a two-yard run with two points on the line, Steichen explained his philosophy to reporters after the game, noting that he liked the call based on the situation.</p><p>In a game where the Colts had to pull fourth down conversion after fourth down conversion out of their hat to keep their chances alive, having the playbook depth to still pull an interesting call for the two-point conversion is a testament to Steichen as a play-caller, as a lesser coach would have simply played for the tie and hoped for a favorable coin toss.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Anthony Richardson reveals Colts mindset ahead of Week 13 two-point conversion

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-fortnite-2-point-conversion');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts’ Anthony Richardson channels Fortnite after game-winning 2-point conversion');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-channels-Fortnite-after-game-winning-2-point-conversion.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts’ Anthony Richardson channels Fortnite after game-winning 2-point conversion</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-01T18:14:01-08:00">December 1st, 6:14pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-01T18:14:01-08:00">December 1st, 6:14pm</time><address><a>Rexwell Villas</a>Rexwell Villas is an experienced sports writer covering a variety of sports, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, and college football. He's a Communications Arts graduate from the University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines, and he claims to have JR Smith's conscience with his shot selection. He has won a basketball, a baseball, and a football championship in fantasy all within a year.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Anthony Richardson and the Indianapolis Colts got a little bold and were rewarded for it on Sunday. With Indianapolis trailing the New England Patriots by seven points with under 20 seconds remaining in regulation, Richardson found wide receiver Alec Pierce for a three-yard touchdown score but that still left the Colts behind by a point.</p><p>Instead of going for the much easier route of taking an extra-point kick attempt, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-anthony-richardson-rationale-game-winning-2-point-conversion">Colts went for it via a two-point conversion try</a>, which they succeeded in pulling off thanks to Richardson’s legs.</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson comes through for the Colts in Week 13’s win against the Patriots</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Anthony-Richardson-3.jpg"><figcaption>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>After finding the end zone and putting Indianapolis in front with just 12 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter, Richardson immediately broke out a Fortnite-inspired celly.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The future generation is officially the present.</p><p>Anthony Richardson hits the Fortnite ‘take the L’ emote after running through grown men for the game. <a href="https://t.co/MTEItAKgen">pic.twitter.com/MTEItAKgen</a></p><p>— Noah Compton (@nerlens_) <a href="https://twitter.com/nerlens_/status/1863334202940248221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">December 1, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>For what it’s worth, the “Take The L is a Rare Emote in Fortnite, that could have been <a href="https://fortnite.fandom.com/wiki/Take_The_L" rel="noopener">unlocked by reaching Tier 31</a> of the Season 3 Battle Pass,” according to Fortnite Wiki.</p><p>Indianapolis went on to secure the 25-24 win over the Patriots with the Patriots failing to score after getting the ball back in the game’s final possession.</p><p>“I know Shane called that play for a certain reason,” Richardson said about Colts head coach Shane Steichen’s <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap/_/gameId/401671620" rel="noopener">decision to go for the 2-point conversion try</a>, per the Associated Press (h/t ESPN). “I was reading the outside guys on it. But once I looked in the middle, I just decided I was going to put it in my hands. … And we made it happen.”</p><p>Steichen, meanwhile, believes that the way his team executed in the clutch injects the Colts with the kind of confidence needed to succeed in the NFL.</p><p>“It comes down to a lot of those in this league, and that’s huge growth,” Steichen shared. “That’s huge confidence for him. Huge confidence for our team that he can get those things done.”</p><p>Overall, it was an up-and-down performance for Richardson in the Patriots game, as he went 12-for-24 for 109 passing yards and a touchdown plus an interception. He also rushed nine times for 48 yards and a touchdown. Richardson is still finding his footing in the pros, but he’s clearly showing a lot of promise, as he continues to develop into a more reliable presence under center for the Colts, who have a bye coming up in Week 14.</p><p>The Colts are now just a game under .500 with a 6-7 record but still need more success to improve their chances of making the NFL playoffs.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts’ Anthony Richardson channels Fortnite after game-winning 2-point conversion

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Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In three games back as the Indianapolis Colts’ starting quarterback, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-benching-matured-according-colts-teammate">Anthony Richardson has gone 2-1</a> to give the team a 6-7 record into their bye week. The second-year quarterback was responsible for punching in the Colts’ game-winning two-point conversion with 12 seconds remaining in Week 13 to lead them to a 25-24 win over the New England Patriots.</p><p>After the game, head coach Shane Steichen was asked why he decided to go for two and the win instead of kicking an extra point to set up overtime. Steichen <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1863331449786581077" rel="noopener">singled out his quarterback</a>, saying he wanted to “put it in [Richardson’s] hands and let him go make a play,” per ESPN’s Stephen Holder.</p><p>Richardson’s two-point conversion was a run up the middle after keeping the ball on an option play with Jonathan Taylor. He ran through multiple Patriots defenders on his way to the end zone for his second overall rushing score of the day.</p><p>The play before running in the conversion, Richardson hit Alec Pierce in the end zone to set up his eventual game-winning points. Richardson’s fourth-down touchdown was his second through the air and third on the day after reaching paydirt with his legs in the second quarter. The 22-year-old finished the game with 157 total yards and added two interceptions on top of his scores.</p><p>Steichen putting his trust in Richardson is a mere representation of how connected the two are in their careers. Both Steichen and Richardson have their respective futures in Indianapolis up in the air, with reports believing that the former top-five pick will <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl-rumors-anthony-richardson-back-colts-2025-this-condition">only remain with the Colts</a> if his head coach and general manager do.</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson improves to 5-4 in 2024</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Anthony-Richardson-3.jpg"><figcaption>Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Despite throwing for less than 200 yards in five of the seven games he completed, Richardson has led the Colts to a 5-4 record through his nine starts in 2024. His record is a compilation of three separate stints that were interrupted by injuries and a brief midseason benching. Of his five wins on the year, all have come by one score.</p><p>The Colts’ sixth win of 2024 keeps them within an arm’s reach of the Houston Texans at the top of the AFC South. The Texans are two games ahead of Indianapolis with an 8-5 record as the only team in the division owning a winning record.</p><p>Indianapolis will bring their 6-7 record into their bye week. After their rest period, the Colts have four games remaining in the regular season as they continue their push for the playoffs. If they slip into the 2024-2025 postseason, it would be their first time in the playoffs since 2020.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Shane Steichen reveals Anthony Richardson rationale behind game-winning play

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-expected-have-weapon-disposal-patriots');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts’ Anthony Richardson expected to have key weapon at his disposal vs. Patriots');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-expected-to-have-key-weapon-at-his-disposal-vs.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts’ Anthony Richardson expected to have key weapon at his disposal vs. Patriots</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-12-01T06:53:18-08:00">December 1st, 6:53am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-12-01T06:53:18-08:00">December 1st, 6:53am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>In his third consecutive start back under center, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-anthony-richardson-gets-real-on-being-benched-for-two-games">Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson</a> will be forced to throw to a limited receiving corps in Week 13 with multiple injuries hampering his pass catchers. However, ahead of their matchup with the New England Patriots, the team released a positive injury update on leading receiver Alec Pierce.</p><p>Pierce has been dealing with a foot injury that had him listed as questionable for the game but <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1863117578207379615" rel="noopener">is expected to play</a> after practicing in full on Friday, per Ian Rapoport. Pierce’s 629 receiving yards through 12 games leads the team, ahead of teammates Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs.</p><p>While he leads the team in receiving yards, Pierce is just third on the Colts with 27 receptions. His presence as a deep threat and big-play weapon has meshed perfectly with Richardson’s play style, making him an integral part of Indianapolis’ offense.</p><p>The update to Pierce is a big lift for the Colts considering Downs, who leads the team with 53 catches, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-josh-downs-leads-absences-week-13">will not play in the game</a> due to a shoulder injury. The 23-year-old has already missed two games in 2024 and creates another opportunity for rookie Adonai Mitchell to step into the starting lineup in Week 13.</p><h2><b>Colts seek sixth win of 2024 in Week 13</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Alec-Pierce.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>On the heels of a 24-6 loss to the Detroit Lions in Week 12, the Colts look to get back on track in a softer matchup with the Patriots. As the starter, Richardson is 3-4 on the year, including 2-1 on the road. Overall, the Colts bring a 5-7 record into Week 13.</p><p>With the loss to the Lions, the team failed to put together another win streak after beating the New York Jets the previous week. Their Week 13 matchup with New England is their last chance to regain momentum before entering their Week 14 bye.</p><p>Coming out of the bye, the Colts have four more games to close out an up-and-down 2024 campaign. While still technically in the playoff hunt, they would essentially need to win out the remainder of their games to have a chance.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts’ Anthony Richardson expected to have key weapon at his disposal vs. Patriots

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-fined-22511-lions-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Anthony Richardson was fined $22,511 after Lions game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Why-Anthony-Richardson-was-fined-22511-after-Lions-game.jpg"></figure><h1>Why Anthony Richardson was fined $22,511 after Lions game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-30T15:04:45-08:00">November 30th, 3:04pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-30T15:16:29-08:00">November 30th, 3:16pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Detroit Lions</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts turned back to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-returns-anthony-richardson-joe-flacco-disaster">Anthony Richardson as the team’s starting quarterback</a> in Week 11 after two games with Joe Flacco at the helm. The second-year passer delivered a narrow 28-27 victory over the New York Jets and remained under center for last Sunday’s ugly loss to the Detroit Lions.</p><p>While Richardson had a forgettable day as a passer, he did find some success on the ground, rushing 10 times for 61 yards. However, the league <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1862966525721727105" rel="noopener">took issue</a> with one of those runs, as Richardson drew a $22,511 fine for unnecessary roughness, per NFL insider Tom Pelissero on X. The Colts’ QB lowered his head on Lions’ safety Brian Branch, initiating contact with his helmet.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The NFL fined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Colts?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Colts</a> QB Anthony Richardson $22,511 for unnecessary roughness (use of the helmet) — lowering his head into <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Lions?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Lions</a> DB Brian Branch last week. <a href="https://t.co/mJF5NuqiM7">pic.twitter.com/mJF5NuqiM7</a></p><p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1862966525721727105?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 30, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Generally speaking, the NFL tends to go out of its way to protect quarterbacks from taking hits. However, the league is cracking down on offensive players leading with their helmets against defenders this season. A number of running backs, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/packers-news-why-nfl-has-fined-josh-jacobs-whopping-45020">including Josh Jacobs</a>, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/eagles-news-saquon-barkley-slapped-45020-fine-browns-game">Saquon Barkley</a> and <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/seahawks-news-zach-charbonnet-fined-kenneth-walker-iii-block">Zach Charbonnet</a> have all received fines for similar infractions. Although, their penalties were more severe as each owed the league a whopping $45,020.</p><p>From the looks of it, the 6-foot, 200-pound Branch needs protection from the 6’4” 250-pound Richardson, who ran right through Branch’s tackle attempt to pick up 10 additional yards.</p><h2><b>The NFL smacked Colts’ QB Anthony Richardson in the wallet after a helmet-to-helmet hit</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Anthony-Richardson_df83a4.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Colts were 4-4 when they made the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/the-key-reason-why-colts-benched-anthony-richardson-in-favor-of-joe-flacco">decision to bench Richardson</a> and turn the offense over to Flacco. The decision came after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/anthony-richardson-disaster-vs-texas-final-straw-colts">Richardson took himself out of the game</a> against the Houston Texans in Week 8 because he was tired. While running backs and receivers will often ask for a breather after a big gain, it’s entirely unheard of for a quarterback to tap out in the middle of a drive.</p><p>However, after the team turned to the 17th-year veteran QB, Indy lost two straight and fell to 4-6. Despite the ugly record, the Colts’ season was far from over thanks to a dismal AFC South. With Richardson back under center, Indianapolis is now 5-7 and just two games behind the division-leading Texans.</p><p>Colts coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-hints-more-changes-after-ugly-loss-lions">Shane Steichen hinted at additional changes</a> following the 24-6 loss to Detroit in Week 12. But it’s unlikely the team will sit the sophomore passer again. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-change-anthony-richardson-made-benching">Richardson made his own change during his benching</a>, improving his preparation. The Colts are hoping to see the results of his maturation manifest in wins moving forward.</p><p>While Indy fights to get back to .500 on the season, the Lions are one of the best teams in football. After their Thanksgiving Day victory over the Chicago Bears, Detroit has two wins in a span of five days. Now 11-1, the Lions take a 10-game winning streak into a home matchup against the Green Bay Packers in Week 14.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Anthony Richardson was fined $22,511 after Lions game

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A die-hard San Francisco Giants fan and a football fanatic, Brayden further channels his baseball enthusiasm through his podcast, where he delves into the latest in sports with engaging commentary. He also serves as the Defensive Coordinator for Heritage High School. His commitment to sports journalism is evident in his diverse experiences with ContraCosta.news and his dedication to delivering compelling and insightful content.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Indianapolis Colts <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-backup-vocal-anthony-richardson-qb1-status-return">quarterback Anthony Richardson remains a focal point</a> for the franchise’s future, but his return as the team’s starter in 2025 <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/insider/story/_/id/42623824/nfl-week-13-buzz-news-updates-fantasy-tips-predictions-questions" rel="noopener">depends on several factors</a>. As ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano note, Richardson’s outlook is intertwined with the fates of general manager Chris Ballard and head coach Shane Steichen.</p><p>According to Fowler, Richardson will likely return in 2025 if Ballard and Steichen remain in their roles. “As for Richardson, I think he returns in 2025 as long as GM Chris Ballard and coach Shane Steichen do,” Fowler wrote. However, he acknowledged the volatility of the NFL, adding, “Things still could turn ugly again and change, but the Colts have a lot invested in Richardson. If he turns out to be a bust, that’s bad news for the futures of the people who made that pick.”</p><p>Richardson, selected fourth overall in the 2023 NFL Draft, has flashed potential but faces challenges in solidifying his role as the franchise quarterback. Injuries derailed his rookie season, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-benching-matured-according-colts-teammate">and a midseason benching this year hindered his ability to gain critical experience</a>. Graziano highlighted the importance of Richardson’s development over the remainder of the season: “These final five games will be crucial for Richardson’s development. He has 10 NFL starts, which isn’t enough to get a full evaluation—especially because he had only one season as a college starter.”</p><h2><b>Will Anthony Richardson make a return to the Colts in 2025?</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Anthony-Richardson_429bbb.jpg"><figcaption>Grace Hollars/USA TODAY Network via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Colts’ front office and coaching staff remain optimistic about Richardson’s potential. Despite a challenging outing against the Detroit Lions last Sunday, where Richardson completed just 11 of 28 passes, he displayed flashes of brilliance with several impressive throws. “Improving his accuracy should be his focus over these final five games,” Fowler noted, emphasizing the critical areas of growth for the young quarterback.</p><p>For the Colts to commit to Richardson as their long-term solution, Graziano stressed that he must show more than potential. “The Colts need to go into next season with some level of confidence that he’s more than a talented developmental player and can be their long-term franchise quarterback,” he wrote. A playoff berth or strong postseason performance could solidify his standing as the team’s quarterback of the future.</p><p>The stakes are high for both Richardson and the Colts. If he fails to meet expectations, it could have significant consequences for Ballard and Steichen, who tied their futures to Richardson with the high draft pick. For now, Richardson’s talent and character offer promise, but the remaining games of the season will likely determine his trajectory with the franchise. As the Colts push for clarity on Richardson’s potential, 2025 looms as a pivotal year for both the quarterback and the organization.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL rumors: Anthony Richardson will be back with Colts in 2025 on this condition

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-benching-matured-according-colts-teammate');   ga('set', 'title', 'Anthony Richardson’s benching ‘matured him’ according to Colts teammate');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardsons-benching-%E2%80%98matured-him-according-to-Colts-teammate.jpg"></figure><h1>Anthony Richardson’s benching ‘matured him’ according to Colts teammate</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-22T13:40:19-08:00">November 22nd, 1:40pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-22T13:40:19-08:00">November 22nd, 1:40pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Anthony <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/the-key-reason-why-colts-benched-anthony-richardson-in-favor-of-joe-flacco">Richardson was benched the past two games</a> before getting back into the lineup against the New York Jets in Week 11. Richardson led the Colts to a victory and maybe had one of his best games of the season. On Cleats &amp; Convos, wide receiver Josh Downs mentioned that Richardson getting benched <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLoqDIJHlyN3PhIJv-z3e6612uHujzIpQj&amp;t=268&amp;v=8XpOBOM8_Zg&amp;feature=youtu.be&amp;themeRefresh=1" rel="noopener">may have done him more good</a> than bad.</p><p>“I think it matured him a little bit just talking with him. It was tough of course, I mean nobody wants to be benched but you know similar to the Panthers with Bryce Young he came back and played better,” Downs said. “I think AR is doing the same thing. He might’ve just needed it to refocus a little bit and just go back to the basics and that’s what he’s doing.”</p><p>Downs then began bragging on his teammate, talking about his athleticism.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Anthony Richardson’s benching ‘matured him’ according to Colts teammate

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-backup-vocal-anthony-richardson-qb1-status-return');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts backup vocal about Anthony Richardson’s QB1 status return');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Indianapolis-backup-vocal-about-Anthony-Richardsons-QB1-status-return.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts backup vocal about Anthony Richardson’s QB1 status return</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-19T18:01:17-08:00">November 19th, 6:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-19T18:12:06-08:00">November 19th, 6:12pm</time><address><a>Mike Gianakos</a>Mike Gianakos is the former editor-in-chief of High Times magazine, where he also spearheaded the video department and event production. He is a longtime podcaster and even longer suffering NY Jets fan.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts entered Week 11 on a three-game skid. The team had dropped to 4-6 on the season and was having trouble deciding who should be starting at quarterback. Fortunately for Indianapolis, the schedule makers gifted the Colts a matchup with a <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/jets-news-aaron-rodgers-brutally-honest-bad-admission-colts-loss">terrible New York Jets team</a>. As it turns out, that’s all Indy needed to get back in the win column.</p><p>The Colts had <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-anthony-richardson-gets-real-on-being-benched-for-two-games">benched second-year passer Anthony Richardson</a> after a Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. Joe Flacco was then under center for losses against the Minnesota Vikings and the Buffalo Bills. The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-doubles-down-joe-flacco-week-11">Colts planned to start Flacco once again in Week 11</a> but head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-returns-anthony-richardson-joe-flacco-disaster">Shane Steichen ultimately went back to Richardson</a> for the Jets matchup.</p><p>While Flacco may not have been thrilled with his last-minute benching, third-string quarterback Sam Ehlinger <a href="https://x.com/RomeovilleKid/status/1859021739973623809" rel="noopener">showed support</a> for Richardson. “I’m just so proud of him because he deserves it. He’s been put in a really unique situation, and he’s been given very unique gifts. I just want to see him be the best that he can be,” Ehlinger said of Richardson per The Athletic’s James Boyd on X.</p><h2><b>Struggling Colts QB Anthony Richardson was gifted a get right game against the Jets</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Anthony-Richardson_751f3a.jpg"><figcaption>Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The sophomore signal caller drew criticism during the Colts’ loss to the Texans when he <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-colts-qb-anthony-richardson-explains-decision-texans">asked to be taken out of the game because he was tired</a>. While this is common practice for running backs or wideouts, it is absolutely unheard of for quarterbacks. Although the Colts denied that Richardson’s tap out had anything to do with the decision to turn to Flacco, the young QB was benched immediately following the Texans game.</p><p>While Flacco likely could have held onto the starting gig for the remainder of the season if he kept the Colts competitive, he produced back-to-back duds. The 17-year veteran turned the ball over six times in two games, tossing four interceptions and losing two fumbles. He accounted for just two touchdowns and the Colts lost both contests.</p><p>At 4-6, Indianapolis eventually made the decision to <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-reaction-qb1">turn back to Richardson</a>, who’s just 22 years old and was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft. The Jets made that decision look astute. Still, the Colts nearly dropped their seventh game of the season after trailing late in the contest. But <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-plays-hero-beat-aaron-rodgers-return-benching">Richardson played the hero</a>, leading his team to victory.</p><p>On third and goal with under a minute remaining and trailing by five points, Richardson kept the ball and plowed his way into the end zone, knocking back two Jets defenders as he scored the game-winning touchdown. It was his second rushing score and third TD of the game. The four-yard run capped a 6-play, 70-yard drive that began with 2:41 remaining in the fourth quarter.</p><p>Richardson and the Colts will take on the red-hot Detroit Lions at home in Week 12. Indy will look to improve to 6-6 as the Lions attempt to pick up their 10th win of the season.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts backup vocal about Anthony Richardson’s QB1 status return

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-anthony-richardson-gets-real-on-being-benched-for-two-games');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts’ Anthony Richardson gets real on being benched for two games');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Anthony-Richardson-gets-real-on-being-benched-for-two-games.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts’ Anthony Richardson gets real on being benched for two games</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-17T17:43:07-08:00">November 17th, 5:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-17T17:43:07-08:00">November 17th, 5:43pm</time><address><a>Ryan Bologna</a>Ryan Bologna is an author at ClutchPoints. He studied journalism and communication at UConn.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts picked up a 28-27 win over the New York Jets on Sunday, and second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson turned in a quality performance after being benched for Joe Flacco in the previous two games. Richardson <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/42453526/anthony-richardson-leads-colts-comeback-vs-jets-return-starting-role" rel="noopener">opened up on</a> how sitting out for those two games helped him.</p><p>“It kind of just let me relax a little bit,” Anthony Richardson said, via Stephen Holder of ESPN. “It just allowed me to take a step back and just clean up some things that I had to clean up. And that was reallymy focus, making sure when I did get the opportunity again, making sure I was at the best of my ability and I was doing the right thing for the team.”</p><p>Richardson had one of his best days as a pro, and his touchdown run with just 46 seconds remaining helped <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-change-anthony-richardson-made-benching">the Colts get the win</a>. He completed 20-of-30 passes for 272 yards and one touchdown, while also running 10 times for 32 yards and two touchdowns. Richardson showed off his physicality on the first touchdown run. When it comes to physical attributes, Richardson has everything. It was always going to be about if he could put it all together as a passer. Sunday’s game against the Jets was a step in the right direction.</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson, Colts look to build off of win vs. Jets</b></h2><p>For Richardson, the hope is that this performance is the first of many like it. He made many impressive throws and runs throughout the game, and if he is able to bring that on a consistent basis, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-plays-hero-beat-aaron-rodgers-return-benching">the Colts will</a> have a good chance in many games down the stretch. Indianapolis is now 5-6 on the season, so a Wild Card spot is not necessarily out of the realm of possibilities.</p><p>This upcoming week, the Colts have a tough test against the Detroit Lions, perhaps the best team in the NFL. However, the rest of the schedule is more manageable. The Colts have two road games against the New England Patriots and Denver Broncos before returning home to play the Tennessee Titans. Then, there is one road game against the New York Giants before finishing out the regular season at home against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Even if the Colts do not end up making the playoffs, it would be huge for the franchise for Richardson to play well the rest of the way and prove to be the quarterback of the future.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts’ Anthony Richardson gets real on being benched for two games

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-anthony-richardson-plays-hero-beat-aaron-rodgers-return-benching');   ga('set', 'title', 'Colts’ Anthony Richardson plays hero to beat Aaron Rodgers in return from benching');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colts-news-Anthony-Richardson-plays-hero-to-beat-Aaron-Rodgers-in-return-from-benching.jpg"></figure><h1>Colts’ Anthony Richardson plays hero to beat Aaron Rodgers in return from benching</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-17T14:08:16-08:00">November 17th, 2:08pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-17T14:08:16-08:00">November 17th, 2:08pm</time><address><a>Matt De Lima</a>Matt De Lima is an Associate Editor for NFL and college football at ClutchPoints. He has been covering sports for over 12 years at sites like Sports Illustrated, The Game Day, and countless others. Born and raised in California, he is a graduate of Virginia Tech and a diehard Hokies fan who now resides in southern Maryland.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Indianapolis Colts <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-anthony-richardson-reaction-qb1">returned the reins to quarterback Anthony Richardson</a> in Week 11 against the New York Jets and were rewarded with improved play and an excellent team win. He rushed hard to the left from the Jets’ 4-yard line with less than a minute left, <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1858252730071908453" rel="noopener">scoring a hard-fought</a> go-ahead touchdown that would prove to be the game-winner.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">ANTHONY RICHARDSON GIVES THE COLTS THE LEAD WITH 46 SECONDS LEFT 😤<a href="https://t.co/fZgXjHYMxu">pic.twitter.com/fZgXjHYMxu</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1858252730071908453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>The Colts’ defense came out swarming, and Kwity Paye sacked Aaron Rodgers on the subsequent drive, <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1858254219406364683" rel="noopener">sealing the game</a> for Indianapolis.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Aaron Rodgers SACKED 💥</p><p>Ball game to the Colts over the Jets ✅<a href="https://t.co/B2uFePCFum">pic.twitter.com/B2uFePCFum</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1858254219406364683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 17, 2024</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://instagram.com/embed.js"></script></p></figure><p>Richardson completed 20-of-30 passes for 272 yards and a touchdown. He added 32 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. Indianapolis dominated the time of possession 34:17 to 25:43.</p><p>The Colts improve to 5-6, good for second in the AFC South, 1.5 games behind the division-leading Houston Texans. The Jets fell to 3-8 but are ahead of the 3-8 New England Patriots in the AFC East by tiebreaker.</p><h2><b>Colts aren’t out of it yet</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colts-Anthony-Richardson-celebrating-touchdown-vs-Jets.jpg"><figcaption>© Brad Penner-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/afc-playoff-picture-chiefs-steelers-week-10-wins">AFC playoff picture</a> is looking like a battle between the conference’s haves and have-nots. At 5-6, Indianapolis is the No. 8 seed in the AFC and has a 38% chance of making the postseason. Just ahead of them with the No. 7 seed are the 5-5 Denver Broncos. Unfortunately, it’s a big jump up to the sixth seed held by the 7-4 Baltimore Ravens. This means Kansas City, Pittsburgh, Buffalo, Houston, Los Angeles and Baltimore have locked up six of the seven AFC playoff spots.</p><p>This leaves Denver, Indianapolis, Miami and Cincinnati as the only AFC teams left to compete for one remaining postseason slot. Indy will have its hands full over the next few weeks and will likely need to win out to have a shot at making the playoffs, especially with a road trip in Week 15 to play the Broncos upcoming after its Week 14 bye.</p><p>The Joe Flacco experiment fell flat as the Colts lost back-to-back games against the Minnesota Vikings and Buffalo Bills in Weeks 9 &amp; 10. Was benching Richardson an overreaction? We’ll see how the team fares to close out the 2024 regular season. Flacco discussed the move to send him back to the bench ahead of the Jets game, per Josh Alper of Pro Football Talk.</p><p>“I really do feel disappointed in the way the last couple of weeks went,” Flacco said. “When you walk into this locker room, you want to be able to really, really hold your head high and feel like you’ve done the best for the team. And I didn’t necessarily feel like I did that.”</p><p>The Colts host the red-hot Detroit Lions in Week 12 on Sunday, November 24, at 1:00 p.m. EST.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Colts’ Anthony Richardson plays hero to beat Aaron Rodgers in return from benching

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/colts-news-change-anthony-richardson-made-benching');   ga('set', 'title', 'The change Anthony Richardson made during Colts benching');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colts-news-The-change-Anthony-Richardson-made-during-benching.jpg"></figure><h1>The change Anthony Richardson made during Colts benching</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2024-11-17T07:20:55-08:00">November 17th, 7:20am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2024-11-17T07:20:55-08:00">November 17th, 7:20am</time><address><a>Owen Crisafulli</a>Owen Crisafulli is a Senior Editor and NFL Lead at ClutchPoints. He recently received his Masters in Business Administration from Nichols College. Previously, he obtained his Bachelor's degree in Sport Management and for a while ran his own sports website. Sports are his passion, and he thoroughly enjoys writing about thoughts and opinions that are related to the game. He has been a lifelong fan of the major professional teams in Boston and loves discussing all topics surrounding those teams.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>After being benched for the Indianapolis Colts past two games, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-returns-anthony-richardson-joe-flacco-disaster">Anthony Richardson is set to be under center</a> for the team when they take the field in Week 11 against the New York Jets. With <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-why-making-right-decision-stick-joe-flacco-anthony-richardson">Joe Flacco struggling</a> while filling in for Richardson, the Colts decided hand the ball to Richardson in hopes that he could help them get back on track.</p><p>Richardson has shown flashes of his potential this season, but he’s also struggled mightily along the way, and it led to the Colts sending him to the bench in order for him to put a reset on his campaign. During this time, Richardson worked on <a href="https://www.nfl.com/news/anthony-richardson-back-as-colts-starting-qb-showed-improvement-after-attention-grabbing-benching" rel="noopener">improving his preparation process</a> behind the scenes, and Indianapolis is hoping that it will pay some immediate dividends against New York.</p><p>“The Colts knew there would be up-and-down moments in Richardson’s development, and for sure there have been,” Ian Rapoport said via NFL.com. “They are willing to ride with that, sources say, provided the process and preparation are right. The team’s brass and coaching staff believe they have Richardson’s attention when it comes to preparing off the field and in meetings. Essentially, Richardson needed to embrace how intense it had to be. And sources underscored what Steichen said publicly about Richardson: The change in preparation during his two weeks away was noticeable.”</p><h2><b>Anthony Richardson hoping improved preparation leads to success with Colts</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Colts-quarterback-Anthony-Richardson.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Richardson has the talent needed to succeed at quarterback, but putting all the pieces of the puzzle together has been a struggle for him. Part of that process starts during the week on the practice field and in the meeting room, and that’s something Richardson hadn’t been taking seriously enough. The benching appears to have been a wake-up call for him, though, as team sources have reportedly been pleased with the changes they have seen for him.</p><p>Now, translating that work behind the scenes out onto the field for actual games is the next step in the process for Richardson, and he will have a prime opportunity to carve up a porous Jets defense in Week 11. Fans shouldn’t expect Richardson to immediately come out and dominate in the wake of his benching, but if he can start to take baby steps forward and build some momentum, the Colts would have to be pleased with that outcome.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

The change Anthony Richardson made during Colts benching

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He is originally from Lake Arrowhead, California. Mistretta graduated from Biola University with a degree in broadcast journalism.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Indianapolis Colts</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Anthony <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-returns-anthony-richardson-joe-flacco-disaster">Richardson is expected to start for the Indianapolis Colts</a> on Sunday against the New York Jets. The Colts were defeated by the Buffalo Bills 30-20 last week, as Indianapolis now holds a 4-6 record overall. They are hoping to keep their playoff chances alive, so perhaps Richardson will lead them to a victory over the Jets.</p><p>“Just show that I’m willing to be a pro… Willing to sacrifice anything that I need to do for the team,” Richardson <a href="https://x.com/HolderStephen/status/1856747115990442424" rel="noopener">said</a>, via Stephen Holder of ESPN. “I feel like these past two weeks have definitely opened my mind and allowed me to have the opportunity to do that… I’m thankful for these past two weeks.”</p><p>Richardson is thankful for the opportunity to put his situation in perspective after losing his starting job. Now he is back under center for the Colts.</p><p>Anthony Richardson is ready to start once again, though.</p><p>“As a competitor, you never want to just be on the sideline,” Richardson said. “You always feel like <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/colts-news-shane-steichen-reveals-anthony-richardsons-road-qb1-status">there’s an opportunity for you to go out there and help the team</a>. But sitting on the sidelines just allowed me to look and see certain things I can correct about myself, certain things that the team needed help with. I’m just forever grateful for the opportunity.”</p><p>The Colts and Jets will go head-to-head at 1 PM EST on Sunday. It will be a road clash for the Colts, as Anthony Richardson will do everything he can to help Indianapolis win the crucial game. It projects to be a must-win affair for Indianapolis following their disappointing loss against the Bills.</p><p>Richardson features one of the highest ceilings in the NFL. He has an opportunity to become a true NFL star. The Colts likely still envision him being the QB of the future. Richardson can cement his status as QB1 with a quality game on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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