5 Colts who need to perform in Week 1 vs. the Texans

#1: Anthony Richardson

Is there anyone else that could be placed at #1 here but Anthony Richardson? The Colts need him healthy and in top form. He's been praised for his athleticism, his leadership, and his intelligence, and those pieces will need to come together for the Colts to win - not just on Sunday, but through the entire 2024 season.

Steiche will be able to accomplish a lot with Richardson at the helm. He's got an arm, and he's got the mobility too, meaning there's no shortage of what this offense will be capable of. But in order for that to work, Richardson has to be at 100%. And he knows all too well the importance of winning on Sunday.

“It's a big one honestly because we're just trying to win," he told Sports Illustrated. "We’ve got to protect home. That's the main thing. We're not trying to think about any other thing, like opponent or who it is. We’re just trying to win each game and every game. We’re just trying to treat it like that, especially at home.”