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Anthony Richardson’s leg could make history Sunday vs. Packers

Anthony Richardson’s leg could make history Sunday vs. Packers

When discussing Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson, it often doesn’t take long for the topic to veer away from his abilities as a passer. That’s because, despite routinely proving he can make special throws, Richardson’s superpowers really lie in his legs.

Last week vs Houston TexasRichardson racked up 56 yards and a late fourth-quarter touchdown on just six carries. With the hard three-yard score, Richardson became just the fourth quarterback in NFL history with a rushing touchdown in four of his first five career games. That performance also made Richardson the youngest quarterback to record a rushing touchdown and multiple 50-plus-yard passing touchdowns in the same game.

But this Sunday vs Green Bay PackersRichardson can either join elite company or stand alone atop an impressive brand.

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According to NFL Communicationswith a rushing touchdown on Sunday, Richardson will join Cam Newton as the only quarterbacks in NFL history with a rushing touchdown in five of their first six career games. Richardson would also tie Newton and Robert Griffin III (six) for the most rushing touchdowns by a quarterback in their first six career games. Two touchdowns on the ground would move Richardson into sole possession of first place.

Richardson has a rushing touchdown in all but one of his first five career games (last left due to injury), and had a two-rushing game in his Week 2 start last season against the Texans.

So far in his young career, Richardson has carried the ball 31 times for 192 yards (6.2 completion), resulting in 13 first downs and 5 touchdowns.

The Colts face the Packers on the road Sunday at Lambeau Field at 1 p.m. ET.

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