The Indianapolis Colts fell short in a tooth-and-nail battle with the Houston Texans to start the 2024 season.
. With a lot to unpack from a big-time AFC South showdown to start the regular season, let's dive into three good and bad from Indy's first game of the 2024 campaign.Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson celebrates after scoring a touchdown Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, during a game against the Houston Texans at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORKmade ridiculous plays during the contest against the Texans.
While Richardson had plenty of amazing plays that almost won Indy the game, he also was wildly inaccurate at 9/19 for 47.4% completion. One of his interceptions, albeit also due to the new field conditions, was thrown past tight endRichardson is only 22 and has five career NFL starts under his belt. Throws like this will happen, but so will the insane scores to Pierce and Dulin.
The Texans were assumed to attack Indy's secondary primarily through the air, and that happened to an extent. However, newly acquired running back Joe Mixon ruined the Colts' defense on Sunday with 30 carries for 159 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. He also only had a long of 13 yards, meaning Mixon was consistently ripping off five to eight yard gains against the Colts. led Indy in tackles.
Colts third-year pass-catcher Pierce showed that having Richardson as a QB might be what was missing. Pierce dazzled on just 3 targets for as many catches, 125 receiving yards , and a 60-yard touchdown. Pierce doesn't threaten as a volume receiver, but always will when running down the field. will be able to operate smoother and more freely with Pierce locking down the deep parts of the field for Indy's offensive approach.
Texans receiver Nico Collins erupted again against the Colts on Sunday afternoon, hauling in 6 catches for 117 receiving yards . Indianapolis is no stranger already to what Collins can do, as he destroyed Indy's defense last year during the two divisional contests.Collins has 22 catches for 458 receiving yards and 2 scores in his last three matchups with Indianapolis.
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