Quarterback Philip Rivers’ temporary comeback with the Indianapolis Colts was enjoyable, however why wasn’t rookie Riley Leonard enjoying earlier?
Leonard, a sixth-round pick of Notre Dame, made his first start on Sunday towards the Houston Texans after the staff benched 44-year-old Rivers. The previous Los Angeles Chargers star went 0-3 in three begins, finishing a below-average 63% of his passes for 544 yards, 4 landing passes and three interceptions.
Leonard (decide No. 189) made a powerful impression on his first drive. The QB launched a deep ball to broad receiver Alec Pierce for a 66-yard landing. Citing Subsequent Gen Stats, NFL+ shared that the ball traveled 57.2 yards by means of the air earlier than it hit Pierce’s fingers.
The lengthy TD highlighted a powerful debut for Leonard. Within the 38-30 Colts loss, the QB completed 21-of-34 passing for 270 yards, two TDs and one interception. He additionally rushed for 21 yards and one TD on three carries.
