Anthony Richardson sets Colts franchise record passing a Hall of Famer

Indianapolis Colts 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson continues to etch his name in the Colts history book through his first three starts.  He has now rushed for more touchdowns in his first three games than any player in Colts history, surpassing Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk to do so.  Richardson has rushed for four […]

Destin Adams NFL News Writer
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Oct 1, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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Indianapolis Colts 2023 first-round pick Anthony Richardson continues to etch his name in the Colts history book through his first three starts. 

He has now rushed for more touchdowns in his first three games than any player in Colts history, surpassing Hall of Fame RB Marshall Faulk to do so. 

Richardson has rushed for four touchdowns so far this season. And while the stats are for the first three games of the season, Richardson has done this in only nine total quarters after being ruled out of the team's Week 2 matchup with the Houston Texans in the first quarter due to a concussion. 

Richardson's athleticism was evident in his college film, and he has literally hit the floor running in the NFL. Head coach Shane Steichen has shown his trust in Richardson's legs and willingness to make it a focal point of the team's offensive game plan. 

For Richardson to set this record as a quarterback in itself is impressive, but the Colts have a long lineage of top-end RBs who played for the franchise as rookies in their history. To name a few, Marshall Faulk, who he passed, along with Jonathan Taylor, Joseph Addai, and Edgerrin James.