The return of Anthony Richardson to the starting lineup has provided the Indianapolis Colts offense and team with a spark. However, that unit will face a difficult test against a stingy Denver defense.

It's been a hectic first 14 games for Indianapolis Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson. However, heading into the final quarter of the 2024 regular season, it's starting to seem that the 22-year-old signal-caller is building some new confidence. Not just for himself, but for his surrounding coaching staff as well.

Richardson's career was at a crossroads. As the noise around him grew, Ehlinger pulled the young QB closer when others pushed him away.

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During the two week period where the Indianapolis Colts had benched Anthony Richardson, fellow quarterback Sam Ehlinger played a pivotal role in Richardson's growth during that time as the backup. In a recent article by The Athletic's Jim Trotter,

Since returning to the Indianapolis Colts' staring lineup, Anthony Richardson's play has greatly improved, including on the short, lay-up-like throws that need to be taken advantage of. As noted by Zach Hicks of SI's Horseshoe Huddle,

What I have seen out of Anthony (Richardson) is a nice, calm, steady demeanor in really big moments, which is a good trait to have,” Cooter said.