Anthony Richardson didn’t wish to lie, however perhaps he ought to’ve.
The more and more polarizing quarterback in Indianapolis quickly took himself out of the Colts’ sport throughout a 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium on Sunday.
It induced a stiff provided that Richardson has already struggled with accidents throughout his two NFL seasons since being made the No. 5 general decide in final 12 months’s draft, however after the sport, he made an admission.
He was simply drained.
“Drained, ain’t gonna lie,” Richardson mentioned, relating to his one-play exit through the third quarter. “That was numerous operating proper there that I did, and I didn’t suppose I used to be gonna be capable to go that subsequent play. So, I simply instructed [head coach Shane Steichen] I wanted a break proper there.”
Richardson wasn’t drained after simply finishing 2-for-15 of his move makes an attempt through the first half, it appeared.
Previous to leaving, Richardson fell awkwardly within the third quarter and was sacked by Texans linebacker Jake Hansen and exited the sector quickly.
Joe Flacco got here within the sport for a brief stint.
Richardson ended the afternoon with 10 completions throughout 32 passing makes an attempt, throwing one landing, one interception and for 175 yards.
Richardson, famous for his operating skill, additionally gained 45 yards on the bottom on six carries.
With the loss, the Colts dropped to 4-4 on the season.
Subsequent week, they’ll face the Minnesota Vikings throughout Sunday Evening Soccer.
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