The Colts sat Anthony Richardson for two games, asking him to rise to their offensive standard. Now, it's fair to wonder whether that standard exists.

The Colts now sit at 5-7 with every remaining game on the schedule being a must-win outing. Anthony Richardson put together another poor stat line in the loss, completing just 11 of 28 passes for 172 yards and rushing for 61 yards on 10 carries.

The final numbers won't reflect it, but the tape will, and Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen was very encouraged by Anthony Richardson's performance against the Lions. "I thought he played pretty darn well after watching the tape,

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

The Indianapolis Colts aim to finish the 2024 NFL season strong, but Anthony Richardson will face the Patriots in Week 12 without a key teammate. The Indianapolis Colts have struggled to meet expectations this 2024 NFL season,

The Indianapolis Colts offensive line was constantly beaten up by the Detroit Lions front in Week 12, and it was a major factor in their loss. One of the best performers on their line was rookie center Tanor Bortolini.