Anthony Richardson talking to reportersAnthony Richardson (Photo via Colts)
Anthony Richardson was not good on Sunday during a pivotal game against the Houston Texans on the road.

His answer to reporters was even worse than his play.

Richardson dealt with inconsistency once again as the Indianapolis Colts lost 23-20 to the Houston Texans.

Anthony Richardson finished 10-of-32 for 175 yards and a touchdown to go along with an interception. He also added 45 yards on the ground.

In the second half, Richardson had the Colts’ offense in scoring position while down by 10 points. On second-and-goal, he was taken down at the line of scrimmage and appeared to get hurt as he subbed himself out of the game.

The former Florida Gators star has dealt with numerous injuries, so it was safe to say that this was another one.

That was not the case. As Richardson knelt and watched his team attempt to score a touchdown, the CBS broadcast revealed Richardson had subbed himself out because he was “out of breath.”

After the game, Anthony Richardson made things worse when he indeed confirmed he was simply tired.

“Tired, I ain’t gonna lie. That was a lot of running right there that I did. So, I just told Shane I needed a break right there.”

Fans couldn’t believe it:

 

Pat McAfee Calls Out Anthony Richardson Over Leaving Colts Game

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson pulled himself from the game with 2:04 remaining in the third quarter during a pivotal drive.

Richardson fell awkwardly on a scramble, but he wasn’t hurt.

He tapped his helmet, which was a sign that he needed to be replaced.

He left for one play as Joe Flacco came in on a third-down running play.

The Colts told CBS that Richardson was out of breath and not injured.

Former Colt Pat McAfee wasn’t happy and called out the second-year quarterback on X.

“I had never seen an NFL QB tap out while still being healthy until watching Anthony Richardson,” McAfee wrote. “The QB is your franchise. The message it sends is loud and influential.”

VIDEO: Colts QB Anthony Richardson Had To Be Knocked Out Cold For 7 Hours Because Of His Massive New Tattoo

Anthony Richardson looks on.Anthony Richardson (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson recently received a new tattoo that was so massive that he had to go to sleep for seven hours.

Anthony Richardson was drafted fourth overall by the Colts last year. Unfortunately, a series of injuries (including season-ending shoulder surgery) limited the Florida product to four games in his rookie season.

As Richardson works his way back from injury, the 22-year-old also decided to treat himself to a giant back tattoo this offseason. The tattoo was so big that he had to be put to sleep for seven hours.

During his appearance on “The Pat McAfee Show”, Anthony Richardson revealed that his new back tattoo took seven hours.

“People aren’t gonna like the fact that I went to sleep, but I’ve been getting tattoos since I was 13. So I’ve did my time in going through pain.”

 

Richardson showed promise in the four contests he played last year, completing 59.5 percent of pass attempts for 577 yards, three touchdowns and one interception along with 136 rushing yards and four rushing scores.

Despite not having Richardson for most of the season, the Colts finished 9-8 and nearly qualified for the postseason, losing a win-or-go-home Week 18 home contest to the Houston Texans.

The Colts open their 2024 season with a home tilt against Houston on Sept. 8.

Anthony Richardson & Colts Are A Sleeper Team Entering 2024

You won’t see folks grouping the Colts with top AFC heavyweights in the Kansas City Chiefs, Cincinnati Bengals, Baltimore Ravens or Texans, but this is not a club to sleep on heading into 2024.

The Colts have one of football’s best front sevens, an elite offensive line and a great set of offensive weapons led by Jonathan Taylor, Michael Pitmman Jr., Josh Downs and rookie Adonai Mitchell.

Indianapolis likely would have been a playoff club last year if they had Richardson starting the majority of games over Gardner Minshew II. As long as the second-year quarterbacks stays healthy, the Colts could easily re-emerge as a playoff team in the crowded AFC.