Richardson struggles with accuracy, consistency in Colts' 27-14 preseason win over Bengals
— Anthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups Thursday night, but the rest of his night was a struggle.
National Football League
FINAL
Indianapolis Colts
27
Cincinnati Bengals
14
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IND | 7 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 27 |
| CIN | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 14 |
Paycor Stadium · 63,113 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/1/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | L 7-42 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Minnesota Vikings | L 10-16 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | vs Tennessee Titans | L 20-26 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Pittsburgh Steelers | L 22-34 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | @ Washington Commanders | W 30-13 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Touchdown 1:41 27-14
Demetric Felton 40 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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Touchdown 4:07 20-14
Jermaine Burton 21 Yd pass from Logan Woodside (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Field Goal 8:33 20-7
Spencer Shrader 41 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:18 17-7
Jason Bean 1 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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Field Goal 11:15 10-7
Spencer Shrader 56 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:01 7-7
Jordan Battle 14 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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Touchdown 6:43 7-0
Adonai Mitchell 9 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Matt Gay Kick)
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CIN
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:41 · End of Game
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IND 1:41
6 plays, 60 yards, 2:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 1:41 27-14
Demetric Felton 40 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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CIN 4:07
8 plays, 62 yards, 4:26 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 4:07 20-14
Jermaine Burton 21 Yd pass from Logan Woodside (Evan McPherson Kick)
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IND 8:33
8 plays, 34 yards, 4:07 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 8:33 20-7
Spencer Shrader 41 Yd Field Goal
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CIN 12:40
3 plays, 29 yards, 1:38 · Fumble
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IND 14:18
13 plays, 92 yards, 7:52 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:18 17-7
Jason Bean 1 Yd Run (Spencer Shrader Kick)
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CIN 7:10
7 plays, 30 yards, 4:05 · Punt
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IND 11:15
8 plays, 28 yards, 3:45 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 11:15 10-7
Spencer Shrader 56 Yd Field Goal
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CIN
1 play, -1 yard, 0:04 · End of Half
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IND 0:04
17 plays, 69 yards, 6:03 · Downs
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CIN 6:07
5 plays, 32 yards, 3:39 · Punt
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IND 9:46
5 plays, 23 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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CIN 12:38
3 plays, 8 yards, 1:29 · Punt
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IND 14:07
3 plays, -3 yards, 1:21 · Punt
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CIN 0:28
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:25 · Punt
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IND 1:53
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:08 · Punt
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IND 3:01
2 plays, 0 yards, 0:10 · Interception Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:01 7-7
Jordan Battle 14 Yd Interception Return (Evan McPherson Kick)
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CIN 3:11
7 plays, 36 yards, 3:32 · Punt
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IND 6:43
12 plays, 80 yards, 6:13 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 6:43 7-0
Adonai Mitchell 9 Yd pass from Anthony Richardson (Matt Gay Kick)
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CIN 12:56
3 plays, -9 yards, 2:04 · Punt
Showing the last 27 of 27 events.
Team Stats
IND
CIN
25
1st Downs
11
13
Passing 1st downs
5
11
Rushing 1st downs
4
1
1st downs from penalties
2
10-16
3rd down efficiency
3-10
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-0
75
Total Plays
43
392
Total Yards
158
5.2
Yards per Play
3.7
10
Total Drives
10
209
Passing
80
25/37
Comp/Att
16/21
5.5
Yards per pass
3.5
1
Interceptions thrown
0
1-8
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-18
183
Rushing
78
37
Rushing Attempts
20
4.9
Yards per rush
3.9
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
3-40
Penalties
1-5
1
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
1
1
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
1
35:57
Possession
24:03
Injuries
Cincinnati Bengals
- Jordan Battle Questionable
- Cashius Howell Injured Reserve
- Kyle Dugger Questionable
- DJ Turner II Questionable
- Cedric Johnson Questionable
Indianapolis Colts
- Drew Ogletree Questionable
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Questionable
- Alec Pierce Injured Reserve
- Justin Walley Questionable
- Anthony Gould Questionable
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