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Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts' latest victory
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts drafted Anthony Richardson to be their franchise quarterback. On Sunday, they saw how he might be deployed most effectively. Richardson threw only 11 passes in Indy's 38-30 victory over slumping Tennessee, becoming just the...
Jonathan Taylor rebounds with 218 yards, 3 TD runs as Colts hold off Titans 38-30
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Jonathan Taylor took matters into his own hands Sunday. And this time, he made sure he hung onto the ball each time he crossed the goal line. One week after enduring perhaps the most embarrassing moment of his five-year NFL career, Taylor showed...
Colts try to rebound and keep fading playoff hopes alive when they face struggling Titans
Tennessee (3-11) at Indianapolis (6-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Colts by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Titans 2-12, Colts 8-6 Series record: Colts lead 38-22 Last meeting: Colts beat Titans 20-17 on Oct. 13 at...
Colts blame themselves for costly miscues but need solutions to salvage fading playoff hopes
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — One by one, the Indianapolis Colts took responsibility for the long list of embarrassments Sunday Wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. regretted showing his frustration on the field. Rookie receiver Adonai Mitchell explained he never saw Broncos linebacker Nik...
Broncos roar back on the strength of 5 takeaways to beat Colts 31-13 and close in on playoff berth
DENVER (AP) — Nik Bonitto's defensive touchdown was jaw-dropping. Jonathan Taylor's botched touchdown run was head-scratching. Bonitto foiled a trick play by stepping in front of quarterback Anthony Richardson and hijacking Adonai Mitchell's lateral pass, then racing 50 yards for a...
Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark
Indianapolis (6-7) at Denver (8-5) Sunday, 4:25 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Broncos by 3 1/2 Against the spread: Indianapolis 8-5, Denver 10-3 Series record: Denver leads 14-12 Last meeting: Oct. 6, 2022, Colts win 12-9...
Analysis: Getting benched may have been best thing that happened to Bryce Young, Anthony Richardson
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson. Both second-year quarterbacks are...
Steichen's risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson's hands
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen took a big chance on one final play call Sunday. He put the ball in Anthony Richardson's hands and the second-year quarterback who was benched by Steichen one month earlier made his coach's decision look smart by running...
Red-zone woes, failure to stop Colts on 4th down on final drive doom Patriots to 3rd straight loss
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The New England Patriots made six trips inside the Indianapolis 20 and came away with two touchdowns, two field goals, an interception at the goal line and a missed field goal that was shorter than an extra point. When they think about how close they came...
Richardson throws for TD and runs for 2 with 12 seconds left as Colts beat Patriots 25-24
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Anthony Richardson is getting used to having the ball in his hands in close games. And he's learning how to win in those situations. Indianapolis' second-year quarterback threw a 3-yard touchdown pass to Alec Pierce with 12 seconds left and ran for the...
