The New England Patriots have the second-toughest remaining schedule in the NFL due to their last five opponents combining for a .643 win percentage. The easiest matchup in that stretch, at least on paper, is Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium.
The Colts have a 5-7 record and they’re technically still in the race for a wild card playoff spot in the AFC. After benching quarterback Anthony Richardson — the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft — earlier in the season, they have since gone back to the former University of Florida star over the last two games.
Richardson is at his best when he escapes the pocket and makes plays running the football. He is 6-foot-4 and 244 pounds. He runs over defensive players like he’s a linebacker, except he’s the quarterback. Richardson still has lots of room for improvement as a passer, evidenced by his 47.1 completion percentage this …