Despite disappointing production, Colts new featured back Trent Richardson received praise from offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton on Thursday.
"He's been able to do some heavy lifting for us," Hamilton told the team website. "The major positive [is that] he's been able to avoid negative plays."
Richardson's rushing numbers have continued to dwindle in Indianapolis. He has rushed for just 95 yards on 33 carries for a 2.9 average since the trade that brought him from Cleveland. He has scored a touchdown in each of his two games with the Colts, but has just one catch.
He is destined for a heavier workload with backfield mate Ahmad Bradshaw perhaps out for the season.