Richardson hits downs with a 69-yard touchdown pass for the Colts

HOUSTON – Quarterback Anthony Richardson and the Colts are back in the big game.

Indianapolis took a 10-3 lead against the Houston Texans when Richardson hit receiver Josh Downs for a 69-yard touchdown that took advantage of a broken coverage.

ANTHONY RICHARDSON TO A WIDE OPEN JOSH DOWS.

69-YARD TD.

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The Colts took advantage of a natural pick that came about when receiver Alec Pierce ran a deep post from the opposite side of the field. Pierce rubbed up against the defensive back who was following Downs – who was also running a post – leaving Downs all alone on the other half of the field.

Meanwhile, Richardson stood tall in the pocket despite fending off the oncoming pass rush from defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi, who hit Richardson as he released the ball.

The completion was the longest of Richardson's career, surpassing Pierce's 60-yard touchdown pass against the Texans in Week 1.