Fact check: Anthony Richardson played like absolute ass for the majority of his 2024 season and no small glimpses of his elite talent could compensate for that.

1. Summary of the results

The statistical evidence strongly supports that Anthony Richardson had significant struggles in the 2024 season, with the lowest completion percentage (44.4%) and worst passer rating (57.2) in the NFL ^[1]. The team's overall passing performance ranked 27th in the league with 211.7 yards per game, though their rushing game was more successful, ranking 8th with 137.1 yards per game ^[2].

2. Missing context/alternative viewpoints

Several crucial contextual factors are missing from the original statement:

• Richardson is the youngest starting quarterback in the NFL and has only made 18 total starts since high school ^[3]
• He was benched after just 10 starts, which some consider premature given his development needs ^[4]
• Despite poor statistics, he possesses exceptional arm talent that suggests potential for improvement ^[3]
• The team's rushing performance (8th in NFL) indicates some offensive success despite passing struggles ^[2]

3. Potential misinformation/bias in the original statement

The original statement contains several biased elements:

• It uses emotionally charged language ("absolute ass") rather than objective metrics
• It dismisses "glimpses of elite talent" despite sources confirming his exceptional arm talent ^[3]
• It fails to acknowledge the developmental context of a very young quarterback ^[4]
• It presents a binary view of performance while ignoring the complexity of quarterback development

The statement benefits those who:

• Want to justify Richardson's benching
• Support bringing in a veteran quarterback
• Are critical of the team's draft decision

While Richardson's statistical performance was indeed poor ^[1], a more balanced assessment would acknowledge both his struggles and the context of his development path as the NFL's youngest starting quarterback ^[3].