Colts Fall to Lions as Anthony Richardson Struggles with Lack of Support

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson shows growth but faces penalties, dropped passes, and a faltering run game in a 24-6 loss to Detroit.

Anthony Richardson's performance was hindered by six penalties that negated key plays and multiple dropped passes, including a missed touchdown by Drew Ogletree.
The Colts' offense failed to capitalize on early red-zone opportunities, settling for field goals instead of touchdowns, which proved costly against the Lions' efficient offense.
Indianapolis' tight ends contributed no receiving yards, highlighting a growing issue with their inability to support the passing or run game effectively.
The run game struggled significantly, with Jonathan Taylor managing just 35 yards on 14 carries, while Richardson accounted for 64% of the team's rushing success with 61 yards on 10 carries.
Despite defensive efforts to limit explosive plays, the Lions' methodical offense and third-down efficiency kept Indianapolis from mounting a competitive challenge.