Anthony Richardson's Inconsistency Baffles NFL Fans as Colts Lose to Goff, Lions

Anthony Richardson’s Inconsistency Baffles NFL Fans as Colts Lose to Goff, Lions

Posted by Admin November 24, 2024 NFL

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Anthony Richardson’s second game back as the Indianapolis Colts’ started didn’t go quite as well as last week when he led his team to a win.

The Colts fell 24-6 to the Detroit Lions on Sunday as Richardson threw for 172 passing yards and no touchdowns on an inefficient 11-of-28 passing. There were certainly some bright spots for Richardson, like a 30-yard pass to Michael Pittman Jr. and a 39-yard pass to Alec Pierce. He also had a few big plays called back for penalties.

Still, it was a mostly unimpressive performance from Richardson after he threw for 272 yards and a touchdown in last week’s win over the New York Jets.

After the loss, Richardson drew mixed reviews as fans noted his inconsistency.

bomani @bomani_jones

richardson’s the only person more accurate from 40 yards than 5.

Rudy R. Reyes🎙 @rudedogreyes

7 straight incomplete passes from Richardson.
Consistently inconsistent #colts

SiberianSneaks @SiberianSneaks

Ok listen.
Maybe Anthony Richardson stinks.

Vic Vinegar @BroLoPYH

Anthony Richardson is way worse than I could have imagined

Josh Downs #1 Fan Account @MethSaturday

Average Anthony Richardson game:
1st half
Dropped TD
30 yard gain negated by penalty
TD drives turned into FG drive by drops and penalties
2nd half
Awesome throw dropped
First down penalty puts use at our own 10 yard line
First down penalty puts us half the distance

LaQuan Jones @RealDealFantasy

Anthony Richardson has been pressured on 52% of his drop backs…
2-13
33 yards
2.5 Yds/att
O-Line not giving him time to do anything allowing 16 pressures.

Alex @uhohalexthinks

Anthony Richardson has had a pretty good game. Lack of pass protection and penalties from the O-line as well as TEs that are completely incapable of catching balls has lost the game.

Mr.Barkley szn ‼️ @VanteS_08

Anthony Richardson might be the worst starting QB in the nfl he’s definitely top 3 worse

Joel B. @_joelb23

Anthony Richardson might be a bust.
9/24 for 148 yards

Nick @McVayJr21

Anthony Richardson isn’t it. I don’t think he’s as good as people truly believe he is haha

🙅‍♂️Sc🅾️ttyG🙅‍♂️ @ThaRealScottyG

Watching Anthony Richardson is like playing NCAA25 when you change your playbook and don’t preview any formations or plays

Richardson’s second year in the NFL hasn’t gone the way he would have hoped after missing most of his rookie year due to injuries. Coming into Sunday’s matchup, he had 1,230 passing yards, five touchdowns and seven interceptions across seven games. His play against the Lions doesn’t help his stats too much.

In Richardson’s defense, his struggles weren’t entirely his fault as his offensive line plus a handful of penalties didn’t help him out. Still, he left Colts fans with much to be desired.