The Lions are just loaded enough that they can have an off ... Indianapolis is playing with such a compromised offense due to health and experience. 2. Anthony Richardson had a better day than the box score is going to suggest. He finished 11 of 28 ...

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson did not receive enough help from his teammates to beat the Detroit Lions.

Anthony Richardson's second game back as the Indianapolis Colts' started didn't go quite as well as last week when he led his team to a win. The Colts

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson faced a challenge against the Detroit Lions in NFL Week 12, trying to keep up with the league's most efficient offense. He started well but struggled as the game progressed and the Colts fell further behind in a 24-6 loss.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has a golden chance to solidify himself against the Detroit Lions.

The Colts have to get Jonathan Taylor going. Putting so much of the offensive burden on Richardson isn't a recipe for consistent success.

As a result of those o-line struggles, the Colts' most effective plays of the day frequently came when Richardson used his legs. The quarterback finished with 61 yards on 10 carries — many of them designed runs — while generating just 172 yards on 11/28 passing.

Richardson's rocky start proves costly in 2nd straight home loss as Colts fall to Lions 24-6 INDIANAPOLIS — Anthony Richardson showed the Indianapolis Colts a little bit of everything Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) breaks a tackle against New York Jets safety Jalen Mills (35) as he crosses the goal line to score a touchdown during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen thought that quarterback Anthony Richardson played “pretty darn well” against the Lions.