Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson gave his thoughts on facing the AFC South champion Houston Texans.
In just three short days, Lucas Oil Stadium will erupt when public address announcer JJ Stankevitz says the words, "From Florida..."is about to run out of the tunnel. While we have already seen Richardson back on the field during the preseason, Sunday will mark the official return of the Colts' starting quarterback since he sprained the AC joint in his throwing shoulder last October.“I'm excited. First official game back with my guys and my teammates," Richardson remarked.
Sunday begins a new season as both teams have a huge opportunity in front of them. Starting the season against a divisional opponent means the game holds additional weight, especially for two teams who will likely be battling for the division title once again. Richardson and the Colts understand the significance of their Week 1 matchup, but getting a victory is just as important as any other week.
Stroud lit the NFL world on fire a season ago, producing one of the best seasons by a rookie quarterback in NFL history, culminating in the Offensive Rookie of the Year award. Stroud has also not been shy about his feelings towards the Colts, letting the world know the Texans got the upper hand on Indy a season ago.
When Richardson did take on Stroud in Week 2 last season, the Colts quarterback showed why he was worthy of the No.4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. In a little over a quarter of action, Richardson racked up 56 yards passing, 35 yards rushing, and two rushing touchdowns. Although Richardson had to exit the game due to a concussion, his sharp execution helped the Colts jump out to a sizable lead early, ending in a 31-20 victory.
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first quarter against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Texans defense looks a little different than they did a season ago. Names like Danielle Hunter and Azeez Al-Shaair make up two of the five new starters on the defensive side of the ball. With a reworked defense, combined with Stroud and the Texans' high-powered offense, Richardson and the Colts expect an intense battle on Sunday.
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