Report: Colts Starting Joe Flacco Against Giants in Week 17 For Injured Anthony Richardson
![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. 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.](https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6943,h_3905,x_0,y_494/c_fill,w_720,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/all_bengals/01jg7bh87m43ex0p95ew.jpg)
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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