Colts’ Win Big With Anthony Richardson Back as Starting QB [Video]

The Indianapolis Colts earned a 28-27 victory over the New York Jets Sunday with quarterback Anthony Richardson back under center. Richardson shined in his return from a two-game absence.

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Starting in Week 9, Richardson was benched for a non-injury reason for the first time in his NFL career. Despite losing his starting role, he remained a supportive teammate.

“That meant everything,” wide receiver Josh Downs said via the team transcript. “The fact he’s still locked in with the team and still supporting everyone, talking to us during the week, still practicing hard — it shows his character.”

Against the Jets, Richardson completed 20 of 30 passes for 272 yards, recorded three total touchdowns, and added 27 rushing yards. His second rushing touchdown of the day was the game-winning score to put the Colts up by one with less than a minute …