Colts Anthony Richardson Throws Highlight TD to Alec Pierce vs Texans

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson shows off his arm talent against the Houston Texans.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) takes the field Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, ahead of a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. | Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson connected deep with third-year pass-catcher Alec Pierce for a 60-yard touchdown pass that froze the Houston Texans in the first quarter of Sunday's contest.

ANTHONY RICHARDSON 60-YARD DIME TO ALEC PIERCE.

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Last year Pierce missed the presence of Richardson's precision deep throws. Look for the rest of the contest to feature more of Pierce on deep shots. Shane Steichen's offense has played efficiently outside of a bad missed throw from Richardson to rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell to lose the ball on downs.

If Indianapolis wants to defeat C.J. Stroud and the defending AFC South champions, they must continue pushing the football downfield to keep the defense honest. Expect Pierce, Michael Pittman Jr., Jonathan Taylor, and Mitchell to continue providing solid plays for Richardson and a Colts team looking to break a decade-long season-opening curse.

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