The Indianapolis Colts (2-1) beat the Philadelphia Eagles (0-2-1) within the preseason finale, 27-13, on Thursday Night time Soccer.

The largest story of the evening—and certain all season, would be the continued growth and progress of rookie beginning quarterback Anthony Richardson.

Regardless of being solely 21 years of age and with simply 13 collegiate begins, from what he confirmed on Thursday evening, Richardson could also be additional alongside than some NFL pundits anticipated.

Sure, there are some inconsistencies—together with ball safety (with a fumble on TNF) and a few errant excessive throws right here and there, however there’s loads to love relating to Richardson proper now. You don’t must squint an excessive amount of to dream upon what he may very well be in time too.

And that’s particular.

Whereas Richardson’s ultimate line wasn’t admittedly nice, finishing 6 of 17 passing makes an attempt for 78 passing yards, in addition to amassing 38 speeding yards on 5 carries (and towards the Eagles’ second-team protection). He did endure from a handful of drops by his broad receivers.

The largest factor for me was simply how snug he regarded within the pocket with each robust presence and poise, and was in a position to progress by way of his reads, whereas additionally feeling the strain when wanted—and confirmed the particular means to flee it accordingly.

In any other case, Gardner Minshew concluded a bang up preseason for him, as he accomplished 9 of 11 cross makes an attempt for 102 passing yards and a landing cross. It was an 8-yard landing toss to veteran operating again Kenyan Drake early within the third quarter.

Rookie operating again Evan Hull had 6 carries for 25 speeding yards and an early second quarter 1-yard landing run. He’s proven plenty of promise as a cross blocker.

Deon Jackson seems to be Indy’s interim beginning operating again, as he obtained the Colts on the board with a 3-yard landing run halfway by way of the primary quarter.

Fellow rookie Will Mallory led all Colts with 43 receiving yards on 2 receptions. It additionally regarded like 3-year tight finish Kylen Granson is displaying stable preliminary chemistry with Richardson, catching 2 receptions for 25 receiving yards on each of his targets.

Rookie linebacker Liam Anderson led all Colts with 10 tackles (7 solo).