In a shocking turn of events, the Indianapolis Colts have named Joe Flacco the starting quarterback for Sunday night’s game against the Minnesota Vikings. Head coach Shane Steichen hinted that this was the move when he declined to commit to Anthony Richardson on Monday.
Richardson, the former first-round pick, has completed just 44.4% of his passes and asked to be subbed out for one play this past Sunday due to ‘being tired’. He has yet to complete more than 50% of his passes this season — something Viking fans would’ve loved to see on Sunday.
But instead, Minnesota will face veteran Joe Flacco. Last season, the Cleveland Browns turned to Flacco, who led the Browns to a 4-1 record down the stretch and into the playoffs. He is 1-1 with the Colts this season and threw for 359 yards and three scores against the Jaguars earlier in the year.
The Minnesota secondary will have to be up to standard on Sunday with Flacco at the helm.