The Colts’ trip to Jacksonville turned ugly fast, and by the time the game was slipping away in a 42-7 loss, Anthony Richardson was back on the field for his first action of the 2026-27 NFL season.
Richardson entered for Daniel Jones and finished 2-for-2 passing with two carries for four yards. Jones had a rough afternoon of his own, throwing two interceptions and taking three sacks, and Richardson could be in line to start next week.
After the game, Richardson spoke to WISH-TV News of Indiana and opened up about the eye injury he suffered last year, offering a sobering look at just how serious it was. He was hurt in October of 2025 when an elastic band struck him in the face, fracturing his orbital bone.
“Yeah, there were definitely times where I would go to the doctor and they would tell me, they don't know if I'm gonna get my vision back, or stuff like that. I'm just grateful that I even just get a chance to go out there and throw a pass, regardless of if I step on the field or not. There was a day and a time where this wasn't promised for me, like I said I'm grateful for it and I'm thankful.”
The day was mostly a slog for Indianapolis beyond Richardson’s brief stint. The Colts’ lone touchdown came from Josh Downs, who finished with 23 yards and was unavailable for postgame media. Jonathan Taylor also had a quiet outing while trade rumors continue to swirl.
Richardson’s comments fit the moment around the Colts right now: a team in flux, a quarterback situation still unsettled, and a player who’s clearly not taking any snap for granted after what he went through.
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