In need of a spark down by nine points in the fourth quarter, Anthony Richardson and the Colts’ passing game came up with another big passing play.
Down 22-13 and facing a first-and-10 just shy of midfield, Richardson took the snap and dropped back. With good protection, he was able to let Dulin’s deep crossing route develop and threw a strike to him.
Dulin caught the ball around the 35 yard line and then did the rest running in for a touchdown.
Anthony Richardson to Ashton Dulin! 54-yard touchdoooown.
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The Colts’ passing game has been up and down today, but Richardson has generated to big touchdown passes. In addition to the 54 yard pass to Dulin, Richardson found Alec Pierce for a 60 yard touchdown in the first quarter.
This was Dulin’s first regular season game since suffering an ACL injury in August of 2023.