How did Colts QB Anthony Richardson play vs Dolphins in Week 7?

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson returned from a two-week absence to play the Miami Dolphins in NFL Week 7.

The second-year quarterback, who missed most of last season, left early in Week 4 with an oblique injury but was back to full strength Sunday.

Anthony Richardson stats vs. Dolphins

He struggled throwing in his return, going 10-of-24 for 129 yards. He rushed 14 times for a team-high 56 yards. Six drives went 3-and-out through the third quarter, and both fourth-quarter drives ended in field goals.

On third-down plays : Richardson was 1-of-7 for 10 yards and a first down. He also had 4 carries for 33 yards and a first down on third-down plays.

Richardson threw no red-zone passes, but had a botched handoff that resulted in the Colts ' only turnover.

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Anthony Richardson highlights

How about a double-reverse flea-flicker? It ends up gaining 13 yards.

The Colts have 3 3-and-out drives in the 3rd quarter. Anthony Richardson is 5-of-18 for 64 yards. He has 47 rushing yards.

Anthony Richardson runs for 12 yards just after the Colts force a turnover. The Colts tie the score at 10-10 on this drive.

Anthony Richardson hits Michael Pittman Jr. against soft coverage for 33 yards to set up a field goal at the end of the first half.

Anthony Richardson has 14 passing yards (1-of-7) and 30 rushing yards in the first quarter. A botched handoff to Tyler Goodson results in a red zone turnover.

On the second play from scrimmage, Richardson runs ... and slides after a 6-yard gain.

Anthony Richardson stats

Through Week 7

49-of-101 (48.5%), 783 yards, 3 touchdowns, 6 interceptions; 4 sacks; 35 carries, 197 yards (5.6 per), 1 TD

Anthony Richardson contract

Anthony Richardson is in the second year of a four-year rookie contract. He counts $7.725 million toward the Colts salary cap this season. The 4-year contract totals almost $34 million.

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In 4 appearances

71-of-108 passing (65.7%) for 716 yards and 7 touchdowns with 1 interception. He has been sacked six times.

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The 39-year-old joined the Colts in the offseason one a 1-year contract that counts $5 million toward the salary cap, according to Spotrac .

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