It’s no stretch to suggest Sunday could be the biggest start of Anthony Richardson’s career.
It’s not a large sample size. The 1 p.m. kickoff at the Houston Texans will mark just the 10th NFL start for the Indianapolis Colts’ 22-year-old quarterback.
But the stakes are significant for Week 8.
A win ties Indianapolis (4-3) for first place in the AFC South and changes the complexion of this season.
A loss gives Houston (5-2) a two-game lead and a tiebreaker advantage, while the Colts enter the toughest stretch of their campaign.
Richardson isn’t downplaying the importance of the mid-season matchup.