Anthony Richardson guides Colts to win over Eagles


Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) against the Philadelphia Eagles during the second quarter at Lincoln Financial Field.

Aug 24, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) towards the Philadelphia Eagles throughout the second quarter at Lincoln Monetary Discipline.
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Indianapolis rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson put up poor passing numbers, however the Colts rolled to a 27-13 win over the host Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday to finish the preseason.

Richardson, the fourth total draft choose this 12 months out of Florida, performed the primary half and led the Colts on three scoring drives. He linked on simply 6 of 17 passes for 78 yards, however he additionally ran for a game-high 38 yards on 5 carries.

Gardner Minshew took over at QB for Indianapolis (2-1) within the second half and went 9 of 11 for 102 yards and an 8-yard landing cross to Kenyan Drake. Sam Ehlinger completed up and went 6 of 8 for 86 yards.

Philadelphia (0-2-1) held out quarterback Jalen Hurts, with Marcus Mariota getting the beginning. Mariota wound up 1 of two for 21 yards. Tanner McKee (19 of 34, 158 yards) and Ian E book (11 of 15, 80 yards) additionally noticed motion beneath middle for the Eagles. Deon Cain made six receptions for 62 yards.

—Discipline Stage Media