Report: Colts Starting Joe Flacco Against Giants in Week 17 For Injured Anthony Richardson

Two teams Cincinnati needs to lose have injured quarterbacks.

Tennessee Titans quarterback Will Levis (8) and Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) embrace midfield Sunday, Dec. 22, 2024, after a game at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. / Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

CINCINNATI — Backup quarterbacks are starting to surface for teams the Bengals need to lose over the final two weeks. Multiple reports noted the Colts won't have Anthony Richardson (back/foot) starting on Sunday against the Giants. Joe Flacco is taking his place after playing in six games this season.

Flacco replaced a benched Richardson at mid-season, but quickly lost the job after poor play (72.7 passer rating, 2-4 TD-INT ratio in two starts. The Colts are still significant favorites in a game over arguably the worst team in the NFL. 

The Dolphins look unlikely to have their quarterback as well in a matchup against a team that has a strong worst-case. Tua Tagovailoa is doubtful against Cleveland in a game where the Dolphins are also still big favorites. The miracle is still in play for the Bengals, but they have to topple Denver and Pittsburgh first.

The #Colts will start QB Joe Flacco Sunday, with Anthony Richardson battling back and foot soreness this week. He did not practice all week and has been downgraded to out. pic.twitter.com/OOS6FVxnXQ

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 28, 2024

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