Aug 16, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) throws a pass during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Robert Goddin-Imagn Images / Robert Goddin-Imagn Images

The third possession for Richardson began at the Colts' own eight-yard line and with just 1:38 on the clock. The play of the drive was negated by an offsides penalty on AD Mitchell, but it included Richardson throwing a beautiful downfield touch pass to Anthony Gould for a 38-yard completion.

Given Richardson's injury history plus general concerns about his development stagnating because of the turbulent start to his NFL career, Indianapolis signed former New York Giants first-round pick Daniel Jones to a one-year, $14 million contract to push Richardson and compete for the starting quarterback job.

It’s hard to believe that Richardson will beat out Jones for the quarterback job based on the head start Jones had in the early offseason. Richardson worked out with quarterback guru Tom Gormely, who helped improve Josh Allen ’s accuracy.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson again showed glimpses of his potential Saturday. He also demonstrated those same frustrating miscues again, too. Richardson played nearly the entire second quarter,

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson's play-action bootleg pass pinpoints wide receiver Anthony Gould for 9-yard gain.