Anthony Richardson shows mixed results in Colts preseason opener against Patriots
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 14, 2026, 3:00 AM
Last updated Aug 14, 2026

In their first preseason game, the Indianapolis Colts faced the New England Patriots, with quarterback Anthony Richardson putting up solid statistics but also making notable mistakes. Richardson completed 11 of 14 passes for 145 yards and recorded a touchdown alongside a fumble and an interception, the latter resulting from a deflection. Despite mixed opinions among fans and analysts, many recognize Richardson's potential as a young quarterback. Former NFL players expressed differing views on his performance, weighing his electric play against costly errors. The Colts plan to assess his performance further in the following weeks.
- •Richardson totals 145 passing yards and 53 rushing yards with one touchdown.
- •He throws one interception and fumbles, drawing mixed reactions.
- •Former players express differing evaluations of his performance.
- •Colts plan to assess Richardson's role further in upcoming games.
- •Daniel Jones is also in the mix as a strong competitor.
- 3:00 AMYahoo Sports — ‘2 Turnovers, 14.2 Fantasy Points Sums Up the Anthony Richardson Experience’ — NFL World Struggling to Evaluate Colts QB in Preseason Game 1
"The Indianapolis Colts found a diamond in the rough in the form of Daniel Jones. Bringing him in as competition to Anthony Richardson Sr.
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