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Talk surfaced before the game whether Anthony Richardson should return as the starter for the Indianapolis Colts. And Joe Flacco’s early pick-six brought more noise. But head coach Shane Steichen said Flacco won’t be benched despite his four-turnover game against the Bills, according to a post on X by James Boyd. “#Colts HC Shane Steichen […]

It was a frustrating day for the Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Joe Flacco, as they lost to the Buffalo Bills, 30-20, Sunday afternoon. Star defensive player Kenny Moore II spoke after the game to hold himself and his team accountable for the effort level as he sees the same negatives like when the Colts […]

The Indianapolis Colts feel like a team that is stuck in the mud. Indianapolis is 4-5 heading into Week 10, but they don’t feel like they are anywhere near competing in a competitive AFC conference. The Colts could really use a win on Sunday against the Bills. Unfortunately, they kicked the game off with about […]

For a team that’s had plenty of question marks before the season, the Buffalo Bills are defying the odds. Week 6 win. Week 7 win. Week 8 win. And last Sunday, another victory. Everything about Sean McDermott’s squad looks good. Josh Allen still plays at an elite level. In the receiver room, Khalil Shakir is […]

The NFL trade deadline has ended, and the 4-5 Indianapolis Colts stood pat with their current roster. They possess seven picks in the 2025 NFL Draft, and still have a glimmer of hope with securing a Wild Card spot in the AFC. So who should be their quarterback moving forward, given the current outlook? Despite […]

After the Minnesota Vikings beat the Indianapolis Colts in Week 9, Kevin O’Connell went viral for approaching Anthony Richardson after the game. A week after the moment, the head coach reflected on his thoughts at the time, noting how important he felt it was to the young quarterback. “I just felt like if I can […]

The Indianapolis Colts feel like they are stuck in no man’s land. Indianapolis is 4-5 headed into Week 10 but would need some serious changes to become an actual contender in the AFC. The Colts are dealing with both a QB controversy and injuries across the roster, including one of their best offensive players. Colts […]

It’s not a fun NFL world for the Indianapolis Colts these days. Veteran center Ryan Kelly took a visit to the IR, Shane Steichen decided Joe Flacco is still that dude, and Michael Pittman Jr. couldn’t make it to practice again because of injury. The latter came via posts on X by Chris Brown and […]

Indianapolis Colts fan and music creator Seth “Da Flow” Irskens has captured the hearts of Colts fans everywhere this season with his dedication to the team, BroBible reports. Known for his weekly anthems celebrating the Colts, Seth has turned his love for the squad into an online sensation, creating lyrics that bleed blue as much […]

The Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts meet in a battle of two teams heading in opposite directions in the AFC. The Bills have a confident lead in their division, while the Colts recently benched Anthony Richardson and are behind in their standings. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Bills-Colts prediction and […]

The Indianapolis Colts are getting bad news on Tuesday. Indianapolis is placing center Ryan Kelly on injured reserve, per NFL Network. It’s a tough blow to the health of that unit, as Kelly is a veteran who will miss at least four games. Indianapolis is 4-5 on the season, and has lost its last two […]

Although the Indianapolis Colts benched second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson after his flop Week 8 performance against the Houston Texans, that doesn’t mean he was available ahead of the trade deadline. The Colts are using Joe Flacco as their starter and despite receiving calls from multiple teams on the status of their 22-year-old signal-caller, Indianapolis made […]

The 2024 NFL trade deadline is here, so there is no better time than now to look at the best deadline deals ever. For the 2024 season, the last day to make trades is Tuesday, Nov. 5, and all deals must be finalized by 4 p.m. ET. This deadline is different than most, as it […]

The Indianapolis Colts looked at their Week 9 game against the Minnesota Vikings as a jumping off point. The Colts were 4-4 as they approached the high-profile Sunday night game at U.S. Bank Stadium and head coach Shane Steichen had made a decisive move to insert Joe Flacco as the team’s QB1 in place of […]

The Indianapolis Colts’ first game since benching Anthony Richardson in favor of Joe Flacco didn’t go as planned. The Colts failed to score an offensive touchdown in a 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday night to fall to 4-5 on the season. Despite the loss, head coach Shane Steichen is sticking to his […]

The Indianapolis Colts have had a chaotic first half of the 2024 NFL season. Indianapolis is 4-5 heading into Week 10 and is still in the mix for the AFC South title. Unfortunately, the Colts could not get a win in Week 9 as they fell 21-13 against the Vikings. Now the Colts have a […]

As much of a surprise as Anthony Richardson’s benching was for most NFL fans, it seemed to have been equally as shocking to most members of the Indianapolis Colts. While the coaching staff cut the experiment short on Richardson fairly quickly after just 10 starts, they still seem to believe in his talent. The team […]

Anthony Richardson is still getting hammered for his infamous tap out, and his subsequent benching released the trade wolves across the NFL. It seems unlikely the Indianapolis Colts would deal the former first-round pick, but here are the best trade destinations if they shock the NFL and trade him. With the trade deadline a couple […]

No one is coming to defense to Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson for “tapping out” of a play during last week’s 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans. And don’t expect Michael Vick to be any different. Vick, who was one of the most elusive dual-threat quarterbacks in NFL history, became just the latest former player […]

The Indianapolis Colts surprised the NFL when they opted to send second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson to the bench in favor of Joe Flacco after their Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. And while the move makes sense considering Richardson’s struggles and Flacco’s strong play when filling in for him this season, some teams were […]

Anthony Richardson is the latest top quarterback draft pick to be benched, with the Indianapolis Colts announcing they’d be starting veteran Joe Flacco in Week 9. Several players and key figures within the organization supported the decision, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. “One thing was clear, as several sources pointed out: While players went […]

Dallas Cowboys legend Troy Aikman isn’t sure whether or not Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson tapping out for a play due to fatigue in last week’s 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans had anything to do with his benching, but it’s the first time he’s ever seen it. Aikman — who starred for the Cowboys […]

The NFL Draft is a stressful experience for all parties involved but Kansas City Chiefs rookie Xavier Worthy had a weirder experience than most. The speedster recalled his experience on the night he was drafted as “crazy” while looking back on the Indianapolis Colts allegedly hanging up on him during the first round. “Draft day […]

After the Indianapolis Colts squandered multiple chances to pick up a massive division win against the Houston Texans in Week 8, head coach Shane Steichen made a shocking decision. Steichen announced that he is benching quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of longtime veteran Joe Flacco. The fallout from the decision is understandably a big deal, […]

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen made the hard choice to bench second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson for the Colts’ upcoming game with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. Veteran Joe Flacco is getting the call to replace him, though it wasn’t an easy call in Indy. Remember, Richardson was selected by the Colts with the […]

The Indianapolis Colts have benched quarterback Anthony Richardson following their Week 8 loss to the Houston Texans. This move came after Richardson removed himself from the game due to fatigue. The Colts signal-caller explained himself immediately following the loss. But he is still receiving a ton of backlash for the decision. This latest round of […]

It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Colts-Vikings prediction and pick. The Colts have had issues with consistency this season, while the Vikings have been a surprise team. The Colts started the season slowly and have continued at 4-4. They have lost to the Texans twice, the Packers, and the Jaguars. […]

It’s probably been a tough week for Anthony Richardson, as he was benched going into Week 9, and his explanation for why he came out of the game in Week 8 against the Houston Texans. Despite all the noise that may be surrounding him, his teammates still believe in him, and one of them is […]

As Anthony Richardson was benched for Joe Flacco, the Indianapolis Colts had some question marks thrown at them. However, former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, JJ Watt grew respect for Richardson amidst the benching. He spoke on the Pat McAfee Show about how honest the quarterback was, even if it cost him. “The quarterback […]

The Indianapolis Colts shocked the football world when they announced they were making a roster move. Leading up to Indianapolis’s Sunday Night Football battle with the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts are benching Anthony Richardson in favor of Joe Flacco. Richardson, who Indianapolis took with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, has struggled […]

The Tennessee Titans have been rolling with Mason Rudolph as their QB1 for the past few weeks due to a Will Levis shoulder injury. However, there is the possibility that could become permanent. While Levis may play in Week 9, if he doesn’t improve, the quarterback could be benched just like Anthony Richardson was on […]

It was announced that the Indianapolis Colts were to bench Anthony Richardson after the team lost to the Houston Texans last Sunday, 23-20. The news came after the Colts quarterback left the game due to being “tired” in the third quarter, which garnered massive attention as head coach Shane Steichen would say that Joe Flacco […]

While discussing why the Indianapolis Colts made the correct decision in benching Anthony Richardson in favor of Joe Flacco on social media, Robert Griffin III made a pretty bold statement about quarterbacks like Joe Flacco: teams don’t want to sign highly successful backup quarterbacks. Wait what? What does that even mean? Well, the former second-overall […]

When the Indianapolis Colts formally announced that Anthony Richardson was being benched in favor of Joe Flacco, it took the NFL world by storm. Surely the Colts, who sit second in the AFC South at 4-4, weren’t ready to pull the plug on their former first-round pick after just six games, especially considering he was […]

After a disappointing loss to the Houston Texans in Week 8 the Indianapolis Colts fell to 4-4 on the season. Following his poor showing in the defeat to a divisional foe, the Colts have benched Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran passer Joe Flacco. Flacco started in Weeks 5 and 6 while Richardson was sidelined […]

The Indianapolis Colts announced a significant shake-up Tuesday, deciding to bench second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco ahead of their Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings. The decision follows the Colts’ narrow 23-20 loss to the Houston Texans in Week 8, leaving the team at a balanced 4-4 record this […]

Former top-five draft pick Anthony Richardson‘s time may be over with the Indianapolis Colts after just 10 games. After Richardson’s poor showing in Week 8 against the Houston Texans, the team has decided to bench him for veteran Joe Flacco, per Adam Schefter. The Colts coaching staff reportedly held a morning meeting on Oct. 29 […]

The Indianapolis Colts are not having the 2024 season of their dreams. Indianapolis must be glad that QB Anthony Richardson is staying healthier than he did in his rookie season. However, he still has a ton of growing to do before he looks like a good starting QB. That said, one national analyst is not […]

League legends Peyton Manning and Bill Belichick have gone from annual NFL rivals to media co-workers. They’ve had to put aside their past memories of the Indianapolis Colts-New England Patriots rivalry to work together on camera. But that hasn’t stopped the legendary quarterback from ribbing the Super Bowl-winning head coach. Especially during Monday’s Manningcast as […]