INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Anthony Richardson looked like a different quarterback when he returned to the Indianapolis Colts’ starting lineup last week.
He consistently connected with open receivers. He appeared to be in command and he ran with authority.
Now, last year’s No. 4 overall draft pick wants to show doubters the best game of his pro career was no fluke with an encore performance he hopes will change his long-term image.
“The main thing is just being consistent, just trusting my guys each and every play, trusting the play call each and every play, and then just trusting the preparation,” Richardson said. “It’s just putting in the work throughout the week and letting it show out on the field on Sundays.”
That formula worked perfectly against the reeling New York Jets when the NFL’s least accurate starting quarterback completed 20 of 30 passes, threw for one touchdown and ran for two more including the decisive score on Indy’s final possession.
It was a major change from the guy who had completed just 44.4% of his passes while throwing four TD passes and seven interceptions.
This week, the stakes get higher and the challenge tougher with Detroit.
The Lions (9-1) are off to their best start since 1934, own the NFC’s best record, have a league-high eight-game winning streak and the league’s highest-scoring team has topped the 40-point mark in half of those eight wins.
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