"He doesn’t need to be picked up. He’s a grown man and f---, he’s the leader of our team. I’m not picking him up. I just have his back."

Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is shouldering the blame for the team's 0-2 start to the 2024 season, but wise words from

The start of the 2024 season for Anthony Richardson has been a mixed bag so far. Week 1 saw the explosiveness Richardson brings to the Indianapolis Colts offense, with three pass plays of over 50 yards in a close loss to the Houston Texans.

Caleb Williams and Anthony Richardson find themselves in similar predicaments. Both left college early carrying the label of strong-armed quarterbacks, capable of making big plays with their feet. Both were drafted by teams seeking long-term stability at a position that had become a revolving door.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took the shotgun snap in Week 1, dropped back and slipped. He steadied his back leg, took a shuffle step to his left, outside the left hash, and saw two Texans pass rushers push through blockers at his feet. A third closed on his left, so Richardson heaved a pass off the wrong foot.

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s profile with stats, game logs, injury status and other news and insights.

For Anthony Richardson to develop as a passer, Shane Steichen has to be the coach he was for Jalen Hurts and not the one he was against the Packers.

Richardson has picked up 36.0 fantasy points in his two games this year. He has connected on 26 of 53 passes for 416 yards, throwing for three touchdowns with four interceptions, and has run for 93 yards on 10 carries tacking on one TD.

If there's an emphasis for the Indianapolis Colts' offense heading into Week 3, it needs to be getting Jonathan Taylor some early touches and, in general, finding a way to get the run game going. In part last week,