The Indianapolis Colts moved to 2-0 on the young season with a thrilling 38-35 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders — a game that showcased both star power and discipline on both sides of the ball.
The story of the night centered on quarterback Anthony Richardson, who once again proved why he’s one of the most dynamic playmakers in the Premier Madden League. Richardson’s stat line through the air was efficient — 15-of-21 passing for 175 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception — but it was his legs that broke the game wide open. He rumbled for 187 rushing yards on 9 carries, including two touchdowns and a game-sealing scramble that will go down as one of the smartest plays of the season.
With time winding down and the Colts in field goal range, Richardson broke free down the sideline for what could have been his third rushing touchdown of the game. Instead, in a moment of maturity and situational awareness, he slid short of the end zone to ensure the Raiders never touched the ball again. That decision set up the walk-off field goal as time expired, giving the Colts a hard-earned 38-35 win.
While Richardson handled business on offense, the defense’s spotlight belonged to rookie cornerback Domani Jackson. The first-round pick was electric — recording two interceptions and two pass deflections, but his presence went far beyond the stat sheet. Jackson effectively erased the deep passing attack of the Raiders, forcing them to rely on their run game and short throws. Aside from a single 50-yard RPO bust, the Raiders were shut down whenever they tried to go vertical.
The Colts game plan was on full display once again:
- Control the clock.
- Pound the rock.
- Win the turnover battle.
And win it they did — behind Richardson’s leadership and Jackson’s breakout performance.
At 2-0, the Colts look like a complete team — balanced, confident, and dangerous on both sides of the ball. If this formula keeps working, Indianapolis could be positioning itself for another playoff appearance.
Next week, the league will see if anyone can slow down Anthony Richardson’s dual-threat magic — and whether Domani Jackson is already becoming one of the league’s most feared young defenders.
