Indianapolis, IN
Anthony Richardson's NFL debut: Rookie QB accounts for 2 TDs, but Colts lose to Jaguars
Sunday contained good news about the future for Indianapolis Colts fans, even if the outlook isn’t quite as bright in the present.
The Colts lost another season opener on Sunday as the Jacksonville Jaguars secured a 31-21 comeback win at Lucas Oil Stadium. But many fans got their first look at new franchise quarterback Anthony Richardson, who showed plenty of promise with 223 passing yards and two total touchdowns.
Richardson’s exuberant first touchdown
At 21 years and 111 days old, Richardson became the youngest NFL quarterback with a rushing touchdown in over 20 years when he scampered into the end zone from two yards out in the second quarter.
Richardson spiked the ball into the turf in triumphant celebration of his first rushing touchdown, and the top-five pick was able to make things happen on the ground throughout Sunday’s game. On 10 carries, Richardson ran for a team-high 40 yards as the Colts had to get creative in the absence of injured star running back Jonathan Taylor.
In the third quarter, Richardson threw a 39-yard touchdown pass to new favorite target Michael Pittman Jr., who caught eight passes for 97 yards in Week 1 — perhaps the start of a franchise-defining connection between the rookie QB and the fourth-year receiver.
An unfortunate interception — and an injury
Indianapolis had the lead entering the fourth quarter, but the Colts fell behind 24-21 after rookie running back Tank Bigsby scored on a one-yard touchdown run. On the following drive, Richardson had a chance to respond immediately, but he threw a costly interception to third-year cornerback Tyson Campbell.
The Jaguars punched it in again four plays later, as Travis Etienne broke free for a 26-yard touchdown run to put the game out of reach for the hosts. But making matters worse, Richardson left the game with an apparent injury with less than a minute to go as the Colts tried to trim the deficit — the rookie collided with safety Andre Cisco and appeared to suffer a blow to the head courtesy of Cisco‘s shoulder.
Fortunately, Colts head coach Shane Steichen confirmed postgame that Richardson would be okay and likely ready for Week 2, when Indianapolis will try to secure the first win of its new era in Houston against the division rival Texans — anchored by another rookie quarterback in C.J. Stroud.
Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: QB Anthony Richardson Ruled OUT Of The Season Finale
The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 18 of the NFL season ahead of their season finale Sunday game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled OUT for Sundays game against the Jaguars due to a back injury. Richardson has been unable to practice all week, making it two weeks without a practice and now a second game he will miss due to the back injury. It was originally described as “soreness” but after further conversations with Richardson and the team it appears to be back spasms which Richardson said have occurred due to a “chronic” back condition. With Richardson OUT this Sunday he has now missed 17 out of 34 career games so far. It looks like another start for veteran quarterback Joe Flacco on Sunday in the Colts last game of the 2024 season.
Cornerback Juju Brents has been listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sundays game against the Jaguars due to a knee injury. Brents has practiced all week, for the second week in a row, in a bid to make his return from injured reserve. It appears he is in a similar situation to last week where it looked like he may have finally been activated only to be ruled out on the Saturday before the game. Hopefully this is the week he gets activated and gets to make his long awaited return to game time on Sunday. If he is unable to play expect the usual starting line up at cornerback of Jaylon Jones and Samuel Womack on the boundary and Kenny Moore in the nickel.
Indianapolis, IN
Abandoned vehicles along Indianapolis interstates will be towed during winter storm
How drivers can prepare for bad winter weather
This video offers tips from the Indianapolis Department of Transportation to help drivers navigate bad winter weather conditions.
Don’t leave your vehicle along the highway during this looming winter storm, unless you want it towed.
Indiana State Police is warning drivers that vehicles left along interstates specific to the Indianapolis area will be hauled away. With the winter weather right around the corner, troopers will be removing abandoned motor vehicles regardless of how long they’ve been there.
“Now, that doesn’t mean that you’re out of gas and you’re stuck on the road we’ll take it,” Sgt. John Perrine told IndyStar. “If you call us and let us know the situation then we can work with you. We can also help if you need help with a ride or a tow truck.”
While people normally have 24 hours to remove their vehicles from the side of highways, during winter weather, vehicles are quickly towed.
Perrine said these abandoned vehicles pose a hazard for other drivers and impede emergency response and the Indiana Department of Transportation’s ability to push snow out of the road. Stalled vehicles also can be a hazard for other cars if the roads are slick and icy, and plows need the shoulders of the road to pile up the snow.
Indianapolis has over 200 miles of interstate roads including I-74, I-69, I-465, I-70 and I-465.
What to do if your vehicle gets towed because of the storm
Indiana State Police uses different towing companies around the city.
You’re encouraged to reach out with information about the vehicle including the make, model and year and where it was potentially picked up from by calling the agency’s main number and pressing the option for commercial vehicle enforcement division.
Indiana State Police posts in Indianapolis contact info
Indianapolis District 52 – 8620 E. 21st St., Indianapolis, IN 46219 | Main phone: (800) 582-8440
Jade Jackson is a Public Safety Reporter for the Indianapolis Star. You can email her at Jade.Jackson@IndyStar.com and follow her on X, formally Twitter @IAMJADEJACKSON.
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — One person is dead and another is being held for questioning after a fatal Friday morning shooting on the city’s near north side, Indianapolis police said.
Just after 4:10 a.m., Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department officers responded to a shooting on Capitol Avenue off of 29th Street.
Upon arrival, officers found a man who had been shot. He was pronounced dead at the scene, IMPD says.
A person of interest was detained, but police did not say if they are a suspect.
Southbound Capitol Avenue from 30th to 28th Street is closed for investigation.
This story will be updated when more information becomes available.
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