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Richardson's rocky start proves costly in 2nd straight home loss as Colts fall to Lions 24-6
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts a little bit of everything Sunday. He provided some promising glimpses and took advantage of the strong arm that wowed NFL scouts when he played at Florida. Then there were the errant throws, unnecessary risks and...
Richardson's late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Anthony Richardson was back as the Indianapolis Colts' starting quarterback — and played as though he intends to never leave the huddle again. The No. 4 overall pick in last year's NFL draft ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46...
Darnold throws 3 TD passes in 2nd half as Vikings overcome 3 turnovers to beat Flacco, Colts 21-13
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Wherever this strong start to the season winds up leading the Minnesota Vikings, it's clear that belief and resilience will be responsible for a significant measure of their success. Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three...
AFC South-leading Texans look to bounce back against second-place Colts, winners of 2 straight
Indianapolis (4-3) at Houston (5-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 6. Against the spread: Indianapolis 6-1; Houston 3-3-1. Series record: Colts lead 33-12-1. Last meeting: Texans beat Colts 29-27 on Sept....
The Titans finally start AFC South portion of schedule hosting banged-up Colts
Indianapolis (2-3) at Tennessee (1-3) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS. BetMGM NFL Odds: Titans by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 4-1; Titans 1-3. Last meeting: The Colts beat the Titans 31-28 in OT on Dec. 3, 2023, at Nashville. ...
Shoddy defense remains major problem as Colts lose another division game and fall below .500
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Flacco and his teammates on offense did their job Sunday at Jacksonville. The Indianapolis Colts defense — not so much. After rebounding from two dismal defensive performances to open the season with two solid games, it looked as if Indy's...
Anthony Richardson focused on improving accuracy following slow start for Colts
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson tries to ignore the glaring numbers everyone else is talking about. He has the lowest completion percentage and second-lowest passer rating of any NFL starter after three games, and he leads the league with six...
Packers forcing more turnovers under new defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — New Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley’s offseason emphasis on forcing more turnovers is paying early dividends. Green Bay’s defense has had five interceptions and six total takeaways through the first two weeks of the season to lead the...
Colts are seeking solutions after first 2 opponents ran roughshod over their defense
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis' biggest offseason need was supposed to be beefing up a young secondary that struggled in 2023. Instead, two weeks into the season, the run defense has been the most glaring problem. The Colts' first two opponents, Houston and Green...
Richardson's inexperience shows as he throws 3 INTs in Colts' 16-10 loss to Packers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — Anthony Richardson figures to produce numerous electrifying plays and youthful mistakes in his first full season as a starter. The Indianapolis Colts quarterback delivered too many of the latter on Sunday as the Colts remained winless after losing 16-10 to...
