INDIANAPOLIS Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson had NFL fans in awe with his astonishing 60-yard touchdown throw on Sunday.

The second-year NFL signal-caller completed the score against the Houston Texans in the season-opener.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson threw a jaw-dropping 60-yard touchdown against the Houston Texans on Sunday

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Alec Pierce caught the pass for a touchdown in the first quarter of the regular-season opener contestCredit: Getty
The Indianapolis Colts star Richardson returned in his first game since suffering a season-ending shoulder injury last season.

The Florida Gators’ product threw a 60-yard touchdown pass to wideout Alec Pierce to give the Colts the early lead over the Texans.

Richardson even slipped slightly before recovering and throwing the towering pass.

Pressure was also coming his way before the throw.

He found Pierce who blew past Derek Stinley Jr. and Jimmie Ward.

The pass was thrown 58 air yards downfield, per ESPN.

It was the fifth time that touchdown has been thrown that far since 2006.

NFL fans were amazed by Richardson’s pass in the first game of the season.

“Arm strength is crazy,” one commented.

“Holy smokes what a pass,” a second wrote.

“That boy got a cannon,” a third added.

“It’s officially AR season,” a fourth stated.

Richardson started four games in 2023 before sustaining an AC joint sprain injury.

He missed the rest of the campaign.

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Richardson throws during the first half of the game against the Houston TexansCredit: AP
In those games, Richardson completed 59.5 percent of his passes for 577 yards.

He posted three touchdowns and one interception.

Richardson recorded 136 yards and four touchdowns on the ground.

The Colts will hope to improve after missing the playoffs last year with a 9-8 record.