Indianapolis Colts (4-3) – Miami Dolphins (2-4): 16-10
AFC opposition this Sunday between the Colts and the Dolphins. Dolphins who are dragging out their sentence while waiting for the return of Tua Tagovailoa (next week perhaps?). In the meantime, Tyler Huntley is at the helm.
On the Colts side, Anthony Richardson is re-established as the starting position despite a rather convincing interim from Joe Flacco.
Miami creative, but limited
At the start of the match, Miami revealed a well-worked game plan. The Dolphins remain limited by the talent of Tyler Huntley (7/13, 87 yards, 1 touchdown), dedicated to transmitting balls to runners rather than throwing (40 races for 26 passes). On a mischievous screen pass to Jonnu Smith (7 receptions, 96 yards, 1 touchdown), the Dolphins score their only touchdown of the game.
The rest of the offensives are mainly driven on the ground, through the returning De'Von Achane (15 races, 77 yards) and the eternal Raheem Mostert (11 races, 50 yards).
Without a pass, it's hard to win in the NFL. Particularly against a solid defense of the Colts against the run, symbolized by linebackers Grant Stuard (18 tackles!) and Zaire Franklin (15 tackles).
Anthony Richardson, unclear at best, worrying at worst
Faced with these anemic Dolphins, did the Colts perform? No. Blame it on Anthony Richardson with a precision unworthy of an NFL quarterback. The quarterback also has more runs than completed passes: 10/24, 129 yards, 14 carries, 56 yards.
Taking advantage of his mobility, Richardson moves the chains as best he can to painfully score 16 points (1 touchdown, 3 field goals). The rest of the possessions? 7 punts and 1 lost fumble.
The Colts are back on track, and that's the main thing. But Richardson's progress is worrying.
