Anthony Richardson throws interception on first NFL drive in up-and-down Colts debut

Anthony Richardson made his NFL debut with the Colts on Saturday afternoon, and there have been each highs and lows towards the Payments.

Though Richardson was the fourth total select of Florida within the 2023 NFL Draft, he solely had 22 faculty video games underneath his belt, 13 of which have been begins.

He confirmed a few of that inexperience in Buffalo, as he began off his NFL profession on a bitter be aware with an interception.

On the primary possession on a second-and-6, Richardson hesitated within the pocket and impulsively threw a move off his again foot and proper into the arms of Payments cornerback Dane Jackson.

Gaining possession, the Payments took benefit and scored a speeding landing from James Prepare dinner.

However with 3:15 left within the first quarter, the rookie flashed his promise as he positioned an ideal downfield throw to Alec Pierce, who seemingly ought to have caught it, however missed the catch because it fell incomplete.

Exterior of these two performs, the Colts primarily had Richardson deal with quick passes as he completed 7-for-12 for 67 yards with a 39.2 passer ranking after taking part in in all three offensive collection within the first quarter earlier than taking a seat.

He additionally ran two occasions for seven yards.

In Richardson’s remaining 12 begins with Florida final season, he threw for two,549 yards and 17 touchdowns with 9 interceptions, together with 654 speeding yards.