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Richardson hits downs with a 69-yard touchdown pass for the Colts

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Richardson hits downs with a 69-yard touchdown pass for the Colts

  • Stephen Holder, ESPNOct 27, 2024, 1:52 pm ET

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      Stephen joined ESPN in 2022, covering the Indianapolis Colts and the NFL as a whole. Stephen placed first in column writing in the 2015 Indiana Associated Press Media Editors competition and was previously a top 10 winner in explanatory journalism in the national Associated Press Sports Editors competition. He has been covering the NFL since 2005, covering the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from 2005 to 2013 and the Colts since 2013. He previously worked for the Miami Herald, the Tampa Bay Times, the Indianapolis Star and The Athletic.

HOUSTON – Quarterback Anthony Richardson and the Colts are back in the big game.

Indianapolis took a 10-3 lead against the Houston Texans when Richardson hit receiver Josh Downs for a 69-yard touchdown that took advantage of a broken coverage.

The Colts took advantage of a natural pick that came about when receiver Alec Pierce ran a deep post from the opposite side of the field. Pierce rubbed up against the defensive back who was following Downs – who was also running a post – leaving Downs all alone on the other half of the field.

Meanwhile, Richardson stood tall in the pocket despite fending off the oncoming pass rush from defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, who hit Richardson as he released the ball.

The completion was the longest of Richardson's career, surpassing Pierce's 60-yard touchdown pass against the Texans in Week 1.

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