Joe Flacco draws Week 6 start for Colts amid Anthony Richardson injury
10/13/2024 11:43 AM
The Indianapolis Colts will start veteran quarterback Joe Flacco in Week 6 against the Tennessee Titans as Anthony Richardson nurses an oblique injury, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. While Richardson practiced during the week and was preparing to give it a go, he wasn’t fully ready to start.
The Colts made the decision early Sunday to give Richardson one more week off after he went through pregame tests, per ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler. However, the youngster will act as the emergency No. 3 quarterback behind Flacco and Sam Ehlinger.
Flacco has been terrific in relief of Richardson so far this season, throwing for 527 yards and five touchdowns to zero interceptions across two games. The 39-year-old took over when Richardson initially suffered his injury in Week 4 against the Tennessee Titans. Flacco led Indianapolis to a 27-24 victory.
Last week, Flacco put up monster numbers and nearly pulled off an improbable comeback against the lowly Jacksonville Jaguars. The veteran threw for 359 yards and three touchdowns as the Colts scored 24 fourth-quarter points. Unfortunately, the end result was a heartbreaking 37-34 defeat.
The Colts are hoping the 39-year-old can continue his magic in Tennessee.
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