Anthony Richardson Player Props, Predictions Week 1: Colts’ Rookie Faces Challenge in Opener
Take a look at our top Anthony Richardson player props, which are based on the best NFL odds, for when the Indianapolis Colts kick off the season against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
After finishing the previous season with a 4-12-1 record, the Indianapolis Colts utilized the fourth overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft to choose quarterback Anthony Richardson. They will have an immediate glimpse of their future, as Richardson is set to start the season for them.
His first matchup is a tough one, as he faces a Jacksonville Jaguars team that made it to last year's Divisional Round. Without running back Jonathan Taylor in the backfield, how much will the Colts rely on their young QB as they look to start the year 1-0?
Here are our best Anthony Richardson player prop picks for the Jaguars vs. Colts Week 1 matchup (odds via our best NFL betting sites; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale).
Anthony Richardson NFL player props for Week 1
- Over 0.5 Interceptions (-130 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
- Under 192.5 Passing Yards (-110 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
- Over 45.5 Rushing Yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Anthony Richardson player props
Over 0.5 interceptions (-130 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
The Jaguars were tied for 12th in the NFL with 14 interceptions in 2022. They’ll get an opportunity to start the season off strong against Richardson.
Richardson made good decisions at Florida, where he only threw nine interceptions in 2022. However, if the Jags are leading in this game, expect some ill-advised throws from the rookie.
Additionally, the wide receiver corps Richardson is working with is weak. It’s young and there isn’t a true go-to
target in the bunch. As miscommunications pile up throughout the afternoon, Jacksonville
may have really easy interception opportunities.
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Under 192.5 passing yards (-110 via DraftKings) ⭐⭐⭐
The Jaguars had one of the league's worst pass defenses last season, as they allowed 238.5 passing yards per game. They've been talking all offseason about how their D will be better, but even if it isn't, this is a great Week 1 matchup for them.
However, Richardson is only partially to blame for the Under hitting. It’s the receivers that are truly responsible. Colts wideout Michael Pittman Jr. had 99 catches for 925 yards last season, and he leads a group of receivers with very little experience. Without a superstar player top target in his first game, Richardson should struggle to rack up many passing yards.
Take this number as low as 175.5, because we think all his success will come with his legs.
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Over 45.5 rushing yards (-110 via bet365) ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Richardson is a dual-threat QB, who had a lot of success running the ball with the Florida Gators in 2022. While we expect him to experience some difficulty running the ball in the NFL, we also think he'll try to make something out of nothing with his limbs in this game.
As he grows used to his wide receiver corps, Richardson will fall back on his legs. It’s a learning curve almost all young athletic quarterbacks go through. One thing working in his favor is, the Jags allowed the third-most rushing yards to quarterbacks last season.
Anthony Richardson player prop picks made 9/9/2023 at 10:42 a.m. ET.
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