According to PFF, the Indianapolis Colts have just the league’s 29th best quarterback to receiver pairing—featuring projected starter (and the incumbent) Anthony Richardson, as well as the team’s 2024 receptions leader Josh Downs:
29. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: ANTHONY RICHARDSON & JOSH DOWNS
Richardson’s lack of consistency and accuracy is well-documented. We’re splitting hairs about choosing between Downs and Pittman, but Downs was the higher-ranked player in PFF’s wide receiver rankings thanks to his higher 85.1 PFF receiving grade and higher 28.0% threat rate (target rate on routes run).
With former receiving leader Michael Pittman Jr.