INDIANAPOLIS -- Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took the shotgun snap, used a quick play-action fake, climbed the pocket, then scanned the field.
Instantly, he fixed his eyes on receiver Michael Pittman Jr., who was open downfield in between two defenders' respective zones.
The pass protection on the play was ideal. And Pittman's route was crisp, finding a soft spot in the coverage. But then Richardson delivered the ball, sailing it well over Pittman's head and squarely into the hands of Chicago Bears cornerback Jaylon Johnson, who made an effortless interception near midfield.