Game Blog | Richardson leads 70-yard game-winning drive to help Colts beat Jets 28-27

INDIANAPOLIS — The New York Jets host the Indianapolis Colts during Week 11 of the NFL season.

When 22-year-old Anthony Richardson takes the field for the Colts Sunday, he’ll square off against 40-year-old Aaron Rodgers of the Jets in a showdown between the NFL’s second-youngest starting QB and the league's oldest. 

Colts coach Shane Steichen made the move this week to return Richardson, the fourth overall pick last year, after a two-game benching. 

“I have to make sure I’m doing the right thing and keep showcasing to Shane that I can be the guy and that I am the guy for this team,” said Richardson, who's three months older than New England's Drake Maye. “So, it’s not really up to him. I felt like the past couple of weeks was up to me as well. I just have to showcase the work and just keep showing them that I’m willing to be the quarterback for this franchise.”

Richardson has struggled in his second NFL season, throwing seven interceptions with just four TD passes in six games. The Colts enter having lost three straight. Rodgers and the Jets have dropped six of seven.

Kickoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J. Keep it here all game long for live updates as they happen. 

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FOURTH QUARTER

• 0:00 — Kwity Paye sacks Aaron Rodgers to seal it for the Colts!
  • FINAL: Colts 28, Jets 27
• 0:46  — Anthony Richardson, on a designed run play, runs left and scores a hard-earned touchdown! The Colts again go for the two-point conversion, but Jonathan Taylor is stuffed at the line of scrimmage.
  • SCORE: Colts 28, Jets 27
• 1:32 — Jonathan Taylor runs for a 2-yard gain, bringing the Colts offense closer to the end zone.
• 1:39 — On 1st and Goal, the Colts come out with a no huddle offense. Anthony Richardson passes to Michael Pittman Jr. for a 4-yard gain, bringing Indy to the Jets 4-yard line. This causes the Jets to call their final timeout.
• 2:00 — What a throw by AR! Anthony Richardson connects with Josh Dows for a crucial 17-yard gain and a first down that also brings the Colts into the red zone.
• 2:14 — Anthony Richardson hurls a deep pass to Alec Pierce for a 39-yard gain, bringing up the two-minute warning.
• 2:41 — After taking over on their own 30-yard line, Anthony Richardson runs for a 4-yard gain.
• 2:41 — The Jets kick a 35-yard field goal to extend their lead.
  • SCORE: Jets 27, Colts 22
• 3:30 — On 3rd and 10, Breece Hall catches an 8-yard pass, not enough for a first down, bringing up a Jets 4th and 2.
• 5:40 — Breece Hall gets the call and runs for a 1-yard gain. The Jets take their first timeout of the half.
• 6:21 — Now on third down, Rodgers finds Jeremy Ruckert for a 6-yard gain and a first down for the Jets.
• 7:08 — On 2nd and 14 at their own 39, Aaron Rodgers connects with Malachi Corley for a 10-yard gain.
• 7:33 — Braelon Allen gets the handoff and runs for a 13-yard gain. However, the Jets are penalized for offensive holding, bringing them back 10 yards.
• 8:09 — Aaron Rodgers passes to Garrett Wilson for a 4-yard gain.
• 8:49 — On 3rd and long, Aaron Rodgers scrambles right and finds Zavier Gipson for a 17-yard first down catch.
• 9:32 — Aaron Rodgers connects with Breece Hall in the air, but the Colts defense stops Hall for a loss of 5 yards.
• 10:11 — Matt Gay's kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback. On 1st and 10, Aaron Rodgers hands off to Breece Hall, who runs for a gain of about one yard.
• 10:11 — Anthony Richardson once again drops back to pass and connects with Josh Downs, who extends his body to score a touchdown! The Colts then line up to go for the two-point conversion, but AR overthrows Mo Alie-Cox.
  • SCORE: Jets 24, Colts 22
• 11:27 — Anthony Richardson hurls a deep pass to Alec Pierce, who hauls it in for a 19-yard gain, putting the Colts in the red zone for just the second time today.
• 11:58 — Under intense pressure, Richardson scrambles and connects with Mo Alie-Cox for a 12-yard gain and a Colts first down!
• 12:29 — Anthony Richardson connects with Michael Pittman Jr. for an 8-yard gain. After the play, Richardson is seen wincing in pain.
• 12:32 — Now at midfield, Richardson looks for Mo Alie-Cox, but Alie-Cox can't make the grab.
• 12:56 — Anthony Richardson tosses a bullet to Michael Pittman Jr. for a 20-yard gain and a Colts first down.
• 13:03 — Anthony Richardson is pressured and has to throw the ball away.
• 13:03 — The Jets' kickoff goes into the end zone for a touchback. The Colts will start a crucial fourth quarter drive from their own 30-yard line.
• 13:03 — Aaron Rodgers finds a wide-open Kenny Yeboah, who takes it 11-yards for a Jets touchdown. The PAT is good.
  • SCORE: Jets 24, Colts 16
• 13:36 — Following a false start penalty, the Jets run the ball for a 5-yard gain.
• 14:22 — Breece Hall takes the handoff and runs for a big 16-yard gain. The Jets are now well into the red zone.
• 15:00 — The Jets start the fourth quarter at the Colts 32-yard line. Aaron Rodgers passes to Davonte Adams for a 5-yard gain.

THIRD QUARTER

• 0:16 — Out of the shotgun, Aaron Rodgers hands off to Breece Hall, who runs for a 3-yard gain to end the third quarter.
• 0:57 — The Jets take over at their own 41-yard line. Aaron Rodgers passes to Davonte Adams, who takes it 24 yards to the Colts 35-yard line.
• 1:12 — Another incomplete pass from Anthony Richardson brings up another Colts 4th down. 
• 1:52 — Richardson finds Michael Pittman Jr., but the pass is for a loss of 2.
• 2:12 — Jonathan Taylor gets the carry and runs for a 2-yard gain. Ashton Dulin is flagged for holding, bringing up 2nd and 15.
• 2:50 — On 1st and 10 from the Colts 18-yard line, Anthony Richardson runs for a 5-yard gain.
• 2:55 — The Jets hit a 58-yard field goal to take back the lead.
  • SCORE: Jets 17, Colts 16
• 3:03 — The Colts defense forces a Jets three-and-out after Aaron Rodgers throws an incomplete pass.
• 3:52 — On a Jets 2nd and 10, Aaron Rodgers passes to Breece Hall, but he's stopped for a loss of 2-yards.
• 4:32 — Breece Hall is stopped by EJ Speed for no gain.
• 4:43 — Rigoberto Sanchez punts 43 yards. Gipson calls for a fair catch, but the Colts are flagged for fair catch interference. That's a 15-yard penalty from the spot of the foul.
• 5:18 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call on 3rd and 19, but can't go more than 3-yards. It'll be another Colts three-and-out.
• 5:19 — On 2nd and 19, Anthony Richardson tries to find Alec Pierce, but Pierce can't haul it in.
• 6:06 — Taking over at their own 16-yard line, Anthony Richardson is tackled behind the line and fumbles for a loss of 5.
• 6:17 — The Colts defense forces a Jets three-and out.
• 7:41 — Matt Gay nails a 56-yard field goal to give the Colts back the lead.
  • SCORE: Colts 16, Jets 14
• 8:24 — On third down, Jonathan Taylor gets the handoff, but he's stopped for no gain causing a fourth down.
• 9:05 — Jonathan Taylor only gets 1 yard, bringing up 3rd and 9.
• 9:11 — Under pressure, Anthony Richardson scrambles and has to throw it away, bringing up 2nd and 10.
• 9:53 — Out of the shotgun, Anthony Richardson passes deep to Alec Pierce for a 16-yard gain.
• 10:24 — On 3rd and 9, Anthony Richardson finds Josh Downs for an 11-yard gain and a first down.
• 11:26 — Braden Smith is called for a false start, setting up 2nd and 18. Jonathan Taylor gets the handoff and runs for a 9-yard gain.
• 12:00 — Jonathan Taylor is stopped again for a 3-yard loss.
• 12: 35 — On 3rd and 13, Anthony Richardson finds Josh Downs for a 15-yard gain and a much-needed first down.
• 13:17 — On 1st and 10, Jonathan Taylor gets the call and is stopped in the backfield for a 3-yard loss.
• 13:22 — Tyler Goodson returns the kickoff to the Colts 21-yard line.
• 13:22 — On 2nd and 3, Breece Hall rushes right for an 18-yard touchdown. The PAT is good.
  • SCORE: Jets 14, Colts 13
• 14:19 — Anthony Richardson is sacked and fumbles the ball! It's recovered by the Jets at the Colts 25-yard line.
• 14:55 — Jonathan Taylor gets the call and runs up the middle for a 4-yard gain.
• 15:00 — Ashton Dulin returns the second half kickoff out of the end zone to the Colts 40-yard line.

SECOND QUARTER

• 0:08 — An incomplete pass from Anthony Richardson to Michael Pittman Jr. causes a three-and-out to end the half.
  • HALFTIME: Colts 13, Jets 7
• 0:34 — Starting from their own 32-yard line, the Colts go to Jonathan Taylor, who runs for a 3-yard gain.
• 0:40 — Aaron Rodgers finds Hall wide-open up the middle, who takes it 29-yards for a touchdown. The PAT is good.
  • SCORE: Colts 13, Jets 7
• 0:58 — On 1st and 10, the Jets line up at the Colts 33-yard line. Hall runs for a 4-yard gain and a timeout is called.
• 2:17 — Aaron Rodgers and the Jets take over at their own 24-yard line. Rogers finds Wilson for a 6-yard gain.
• 2:26 — The Jets defense now forces a Colts three-and out.
• 3:46 — The Colts defense forces a Jets three-and out.
• SCORE: Colts 13, Jets 0
• 6:08 - Matt Gay's 47 yard field goal is good.
• 6:53 - Anthony Richardson is sacked at NYJ 29 for -16 yards.                       
  
• SCORE: Colts 10, Jets 0
• 14:11 -  Anthony Richardson left end for 2 yards and scores a touchdown. Matt Gay's extra point is good.
• 14:58 - DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart reported in as eligible. Jonathan Taylor right end to NYJ 2 for -1 yards.

FIRST QUARTER

• END Q1
• 0:27 - Anthony Richardson passes a short left to Adonai Mitchell to NYJ 1 for 33 yards.
• 1:53 - Jonathan Taylor left tackles to NYJ 37 for 3 yards.
  
• 3:38 - Anthony Richardson passes a short left to Mo Alie-Cox to IND 39 for 5 yards.
• 3:48 - Thomas Morstead punts 59 yards to IND 18. Josh Downs is pushed ob at IND 34 for 16 yards.
  
• 4:34 - Aaron Rodgers sacked at NYJ 23 for -7 yards.
  
• 5:57 - Rigoberto Sanchez punts 53 yards to Luke Rhodes. Xavier Gipson rushes to NYJ 22 for 7 yards.
  
• 7:25 - Anthony Richardson passes a short left to Jonathan Taylor to IND 30 for 3 yards.
  
• 8:19 - Aaron Rodgers passes an incomplete short middle to Garrett Wilson.
• 9:07 - Matt Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to the end zone.
• SCORE: Colts 3, Jets 0
• 9:07 - Matt Gay 41 yard field goal is good.
  
• 9:15 - Anthony Richardson passes an incomplete short left to Kylen Granson.
  
• 12:28 - Anthony Richardson passes a deep right to Josh Downs to NYJ 47 for 31 yards.
  
• 13:48 - Thomas Morstead punts 63 yards to the end zone
• 14:32 - Aaron Rodgers passes an incomplete deep left to Garrett Wilson
• 15:00 - Matt Gay kicks 65 yards from IND 35 to the end zone

PRE-GAME