INDIANAPOLIS — Colts coach Shane Steichen on Monday put to relaxation any questions in regards to the standing of quarterback Anthony Richardson.
Steichen stated Richardson will stay the starter when he returns from his damage, even within the wake of Sunday’s robust efficiency from veteran backup Joe Flacco in a loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.
“He’s our beginning quarterback,” Steichen stated of Richardson.
Richardson missed Sunday’s recreation with an indirect damage after taking a tough shot to his midsection in a Week 4 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers. Flacco performed nicely within the the rest of that recreation after Richardson’s departure, then put up massive numbers in Sunday’s 37-34 loss in Jacksonville.
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Flacco accomplished 33 of 44 makes an attempt for 359 yards and three touchdowns towards Jacksonville. A lot of the manufacturing got here within the fourth quarter, when he had 183 yards on seven completions towards the Jaguars’ league-worst move protection.
Nonetheless, Flacco’s 75% completion fee within the recreation compares favorably with Richardson’s 50.6% by 4 video games. However the Colts gained each of Richardson’s previous two begins and stay dedicated to him. Moreover, one of many franchise’s foremost objectives this season was to evaluate the viability of the staff’s 2023 fourth general draft decide.
The group has already needed to endure a prolonged wait to see extra of its younger quarterback, who has began simply eight video games in his transient profession. Richardson missed 13 video games with accidents final season earlier than beginning the primary 4 of 2024.
He has struggled with turnovers this season, throwing six interceptions. However he ranks third within the NFL in yards per try (8.5) and first in air yards per try (12.0).
Richardson stated Sunday that his damage is way improved, including that he’s optimistic about beginning in Week 6 towards the Tennessee Titans.
