Colts' Anthony Richardson Ripped By NFL Fans After Final Preseason Game Before Week 1

Thursday was an eventful night for Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson.

The second-year player began the evening by leading the Colts on a 12-play, 80-yard drive capped by a nine-yard touchdown toss to wide receiver Adonai Mitchell.

However, Richardson then threw a 14-yard pick-six to Bengals safety Jordan Battle on the Colts' ensuing drive.

Indianapolis went three-and-out on its next two efforts.

On his fifth and final drive, Richardson found Kylen Granson for a 21-yard completion. However, Richardson fumbled on a scramble on the next play. The Colts recovered the ball but lost 10 yards and were soon forced to punt.

For the evening, Richardson finished 8-of-14 for 86 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He was 7-of-8 for 65 yards on the opening drive but just 1-of-6 for 21 yards afterward.

Thursday was his final tune-up before the regular season, but this was ultimately a night to forget and move past, especially considering that the Bengals were resting their starters.

Richardson was limited to four games in his rookie season after suffering a Grade 3 AC joint sprain last October against the Tennessee Titans. He showed promise in limited action, accounting for seven touchdowns (three passing, four rushing) and 713 yards (577 passing, 136 rushing).

Now he's back healthy and looking to make a big impact in year two.

Richardson, of course, is a tremendous talent capable of far better play, or at least what was shown on the first drive on a consistent basis.

He'll look to get the regular season off to a good start on Sunday, Sept. 8 at home against the Houston Texans.