Latest Josh Downs News

Heavy ground game gives Anthony Richardson a chance to shine in Colts' latest victory

Dec. 23, 2024 16:35 PM EST

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...

Broncos try to hold off Colts in playoff chase, reach the 9-win mark

Dec. 12, 2024 19:21 PM EST

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...

Steichen's risky 2-point call pays off as Colts put playoff hopes in Richardson's hands

Dec. 02, 2024 13:41 PM EST

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...

Young QBs Anthony Richardson, Drake Maye bring new look to Colts-Pats rivalry

Nov. 27, 2024 16:27 PM EST

Indianapolis (5-7) at New England (3-9) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Colts by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Colts 8-4; Patriots 4-7-1. Series record: Patriots lead 53-31 Last meeting: Patriots beat Colts 10-6 in...

Josh Downs, Anthony Richardson team up to give Colts offense a jolt of energy in win over Jets

Nov. 18, 2024 18:05 PM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs welcomed last week's announcement that Anthony Richardson would return as Indy's starting quarterback. Both showed why they were so excited to be teaming up again Sunday. Downs made a diving 31-yard catch on...

Richardson's late TD run leads Colts to a 28-27 victory over Rodgers and the Jets

Nov. 17, 2024 18:59 PM EST

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...

Joe Flacco relieves injured Anthony Richardson and helps Colts hold off Steelers 27-24

Sep. 29, 2024 19:01 PM EDT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — When the Indianapolis Colts needed Joe Flacco to relieve the injured Anthony Richardson, the 17-year veteran kept it simple. The 39-year-old Flacco threw two touchdown passes, and the Colts got the stop they needed in the final minute to preserve a 27-24 victory...