It’s felt like an eternity since Anthony Richardson threw a cross for the Indianapolis Colts. On Sunday, the wait was over.
Richardson was cooking early for the Colts as they appeared to begin their 2024 season with a divisional victory over the Houston Texans.
Richardson did all he may within the first quarter and threw a landing cross to broad receiver Alec Pierce.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson appears for a receiver throughout the first half of a recreation towards the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
The second-year quarterback took the snap within the shotgun formation. He faked a handoff, dropped again and located Pierce streaking previous two defensive backs for the 60-yard rating.
It was the longest accomplished cross of Richardson’s younger profession, and it drew reward on social media.
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It was 7-3 at that time.
Richardson was the No. 4 general decide by the Colts within the 2023 NFL Draft. He starred at Florida earlier than turning professional.
Indianapolis Colts broad receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates a landing with broad receiver Ashton Dulin (16) throughout the first half of a recreation towards the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
The 22-year-old solely performed in 4 video games throughout his rookie 12 months earlier than an an harm upended his season. He completed with 577 passing yards, three landing passes and 4 dashing touchdowns.
The Colts needed to go along with Gardner Minshew II as their starter for many of final season.
Indianapolis Colts broad receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates a landing throughout the first half of a recreation towards the Houston Texans Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photograph/Darron Cummings)
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Pierce is in his third season with the Colts. He has 73 catches for 1,107 yards and 4 touchdowns in his profession. Final 12 months, he caught 32 passes for 514 yards and two scores.
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