The hip injury Richardson suffered appeared to have been an aggravation from a play earlier in the drive. The 22-year-old left the game for two snaps after sustaining a big hit at the end of a 16-yard run. Richardson, whose fumble on the play was recovered by the Colts, motioned toward his back/hip area in pain upon exiting the first time.
“He felt good to go back in, ran the play and then felt it more after that next play,” Steichden told reporters, per 107.5 The Fan.
The Colts were leading, 7-0, at the time of Richardson’s exit. Joe Flacco found Josh Downs for a touchdown two plays after Indianapolis’ starter went to the locker room.
Richardson led an eight-play, 70-yard touchdown drive to begin the game. The second-year starter completed 3 of 4 passes for 71 yards while adding 26 rushing yards.
In his first extended action of the season, Flacco finished 16-of-26 passing for 168 yards and two touchdowns to lead Indianapolis to its second win of the year.
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