It felt like an eternity since Anthony Richardson threw a pass for the Indianapolis Colts. On Sunday, the wait was over.

Richardson was in top form early on for the Colts, who were looking to start their 2024 season with a division win over the Houston Texans.

Richardson did his best in the first quarter, throwing a touchdown pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson looks for a receiver during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

The second-year quarterback took the snap in the shotgun formation. He faked a handoff, dropped back and found Pierce, who raced past two defensive backs for a 60-yard touchdown.

It was the longest completed pass of Richardson’s young career and was praised on social media.

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At this point the score was 7:3.

Richardson was selected by the Colts as the No. 4 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. Before turning pro, he played in Florida.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates a touchdown with wide receiver Ashton Dulin (16) during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

The 22-year-old only played in four games in his rookie year before an injury derailed his season. He finished the season with 577 passing yards, three touchdown passes and four rushing touchdowns.

The Colts had to rely on Gardner Minshew II as their starter for most of last season.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) celebrates a touchdown during the first half of a game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

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Pierce is in his third season with the Colts. In his career, he has caught 73 passes for 1,107 yards and four touchdowns. Last year, he caught 32 passes for 514 yards and two touchdowns.

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