Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson pulled himself out of the game in the third quarter against the Houston Texans on a sack by Jake Hansen. Pat McAfee touched his helmet, an acknowledged signal that he should leave the game. Breathless, but not injured, Richardson left for a snap and was replaced by Joe Flacco. Richardson was the fourth overall pick in the 2023 draft and was considered the future in the pocket, having athleticism and the ability to throw.
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Anthony Richardson is the second-year quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts, who have an arduous test against the Houston Texans in the AFC South. Although Richardson had a good game, he was inconsistent and only completed two of 15 passes. One of those completions was a long touchdown pass to Josh Downs, which makes him more of a boom-or-bust player.
In the second half, quarterback Richardson faced a 10-point deficit with the Colts' offense in scoring position. However, he was knocked down and appeared injured, leading to him being subbed out for third-and-goal. Richardson, who has already missed two games this season due to an oblique injury, was later revealed to have subbed himself out because he was "out of breath" and for no other reason.
This incident sparked controversy among fans, particularly former Colt Pat McAfee, who called out the second-year quarterback on Twitter. "I had never seen an NFL QB tap out while still being healthy until watching Anthony Richardson," McAfee wrote. "The QB is your franchise. The message it sends is loud and influential.”
Anthony Richardson struggled in the Colts' 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans, completing only 10-of-32 passes for 175 yards, a touchdown, and a game-changing interception. His stats indicate a tough season for the young quarterback, with Colts fans feeling the sting of his struggles.
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