Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) runs for a touchdown in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Colts Featured in One of NFL's 'Worst' 2025 Games

Originally posted on Indianapolis Colts on SI
By Sean Ackerman | Last updated May 15, 2025 3:28 PM ET

The Indianapolis Colts finished their 2024 season with a losing record after a string of disappointing losses late in the year.

Heading into 2025, the Colts have been projected around that same eight-win mark by many analysts. Most aren't convinced of Anthony Richardson's abilities after a year filled with injuries, poor accuracy, and a temporary stint on the bench.

The NFL revealed the upcoming 2025 schedules for all 32 teams, with the Colts set to host one international game and one primetime game. The Colts will play in Berlin, Germany, against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9 and will host the San Francisco 49ers for a Monday Night Football match in Week 16.

USA Today analyst Nate Davis considers the Colts' matchup against the Falcons to be one of the five worst games on this year's NFL slate.

week 10 vs. falcons pic.twitter.com/mbmSFEYukY
— Indianapolis Colts (@Colts) May 15, 2025

"If I want to watch this – if – then I have to get up by 9:30 a.m. ET to view the first regular-season game staged in Berlin?" Davis wrote. "Didn’t the NFL foist Daniel Jones off on the Germans last year? (Yes. Yes it did.) Perhaps it’s an unexpected barnburner between teams that could be playoff dark horses. Maybe Atlanta RB Bijan Robinson is even anchoring my fantasy lineup. And perhaps it’s a battle of franchises that have typically been also-rans for the past decade in a game when the ball could quite realistically hit the ground half the time it’s put into the air. Sorry, Deutschland."

Davis took a shot at the accuracy rate of Richardson, who completed just 47.7% of his passes last year. He took a step in the wrong direction compared to his rookie season, when he completed 59.5% of his throws.

Anthony Richardson has completed just 38% of passes 7+ yards downfield when not pressured

the NFL average is 57% completion rate

no other QB is below 45% completion rate

only 1 TD and 6 INTs

of 44 QBs, Richardson ranks:

#44 in completion rate
#44 in EPA
#44 in TD:INT ratio… pic.twitter.com/XCcnZ6nXY6
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) May 9, 2025

Looking at both offenses, the Colts are spearheaded by running back Jonathan Taylor, while the Falcons will rely on Bijan Robinson to be the go-to guy in his third season.

Both teams finished with an 8-and-9 record in 2024, a reflection of mediocrity and below-average football. If things pan out for Richardson and Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., the game could actually have some entertainment value early on Sunday morning.

The (highly anticipated) Week 9 battle will kick off on November 9th in Berlin.