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Anthony Richardson rallies Colts past Jets with late TD in successful return as starting QB
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Anthony Richardson rallies Colts past Jets with late TD in successful return as starting QB

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) reacts after scoring a touchdown against the New York Jets during the second quarter of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)

The Indianapolis Colts couldn’t have asked for a better return for Anthony Richardson.

Richardson returned from a two-game benching on Sunday when the Colts started at quarterback against the Jets. He had his best game of the season, lifting Indianapolis to a 28-27 victory with a 70-yard touchdown drive in the final minute of the game.

Richardson did it with his arm and his legs as he recorded three total touchdowns with no interceptions. His four-yard touchdown run with 46 seconds left was his second of the day and put the Colts ahead for good.

The Jets failed to respond on their ensuing possession, which ended with a Kwity Paye sack from Aaron Rodgers as time expired.

Richardson finished the day completing 20 of 30 pass attempts for 272 yards with a touchdown. He added 32 yards and his two scores on the ground.

The win helped keep the Colts’ playoff hopes afloat as they improved to 5-6 with the win. The loss meant more misery for the Jets in a season marked by disappointment. They dropped to 3-8 with the loss and further out of the playoff picture.