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Colts’ Anthony Richardson throws sublime 60-yard TD pass, dazzles NFL fans

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It felt like an eternity since Anthony Richardson threw a pass for the Indianapolis Colts. On Sunday, the wait was over.

Richardson was an early contender for the Colts, who were looking to open their 2024 season with a win over the Houston Texans.

Richardson did everything he could in the first quarter, throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson searches for a receiver during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP photo/Darron Cummings)

The sophomore quarterback took the snap in the shotgun formation, faked a handoff, dropped back and watched Pierce sprint past two defensive backs for the 60-yard score.

It was the longest completed pass of Richardson’s young career and he was praised on social media.

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At that point the score was 7-3.

Richardson was the No. 4 overall pick by the Colts in the 2023 NFL Draft and starred at Florida before turning pro.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP photo/Darron Cummings)

The 22-year-old played just four games during his rookie year before an injury derailed his season. He finished with 577 passing yards, three touchdown passes and four rushing touchdowns.

The Colts had to make do with Gardner Minshew II as their starting pitcher for much of last season.

Wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) of the Indianapolis Colts celebrates a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans on Sunday, September 8, 2024 in Indianapolis. (AP photo/Darron Cummings)

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Pierce is in his third season with the Colts. He has 73 catches for 1,107 yards and four touchdowns in his career. Last year he caught 32 passes for 514 yards and two scores.

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