After a two-week absence attributable to an indirect harm he suffered Week 4 in opposition to the Pittsburgh Steelers, Indianapolis QB Anthony Richardson is ready to make his return Sunday because the Colts host the Miami Dolphins.
When chatting with reporters on Friday, head coach Shane Steichen said Richardson “was throwing crisp passes” and “appeared actually good” throughout observe all week, per ESPN’s Stephen Holder.
Despite the fact that Richardson, the fourth total decide within the 2023 NFL Draft out of Florida, has missed the final two video games and a part of their win in opposition to the Steelers, veteran Joe Flacco has been a vibrant spot for the Colts.
Within the three video games Flacco has appeared on this season, he has accomplished 71 of 108 passes for 716 yards, seven TDs and one interception whereas proudly owning a top-five QBR of 71.9. Within the Colts’ lone defeat to the Jaguars with Flacco below middle, he nonetheless handed for 359 yards and three touchdowns.
Regardless of Flacco’s effectivity, the Colts will flip to their starter Richardson on Sunday as he appears to discover a rhythm, having solely handed for 654 yards, three TDs and 6 interceptions whereas having a mediocre 51.6 QBR this season. Whereas Richardson’s passing numbers haven’t been nice, he does convey a dual-threat dynamic to the Colts offense, having accounted for 141 speeding yards and a TD in his restricted motion this season.
Despite the fact that Richardson’s completion share has hovered between 50 and 60 p.c his first two seasons within the league, he has proven the flexibility to make spectacular throws — most lately, a 60-yard landing reference to broad receiver Alec Pierce in Week 1 in opposition to the Houston Texans.
With working again Jonathan Taylor’s ankle harm stopping him from enjoying on Sunday, per Nick Shook of NFL.com and according to Steichen, it must be fascinating to see how the Colts make the most of Richardson, notably within the working recreation, as he returns to the sector.
