Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. shines in preseason finale against Lions
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:11 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Anthony Richardson Sr. performed well in the Colts' preseason finale against the Detroit Lions on Saturday, completing 7 of 10 passes for 80 yards before being replaced by Riley Leonard midway through the second quarter. His first pass was a notable 24-yard completion to Keenan Allen, showcasing his arm strength. With Leonard struggling during the preseason, Richardson's performance kept him in the contention for the backup quarterback position behind Daniel Jones. The game featured defensive highlights as well, such as a key interception by cornerback Sauce Gardner. Richardson's solid outing comes as uncertainty lingers over his future with the team following a prior trade request.
- •Richardson started the preseason finale against Detroit on August 29.
- •He completed 7 of 10 passes and threw for 80 yards.
- •Keenan Allen was the target for Richardson's first pass.
- •Richardson is in competition with Riley Leonard for the backup QB role.
- •Sauce Gardner recorded an interception during the game.
- 6:11 PMYahoo Sports — Colts QB Anthony Richardson Sr. hits Keenan Allen on first pass, has good day in QB2 battle
"Anthony Richardson played a little less than a half in the preseason finale.
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