Richardson came back from a hip injury only to lose his starting job before Week 9. On one hand, it was justifiable; the Colts had a .500 record despite the league’s worst quarterback play. In the short term, Flacco provided the best opportunity for instant gratification.

As a plethora of analysts and fans offered takes about the 4-6 Indianapolis Colts going back to second-year pro Anthony Richardson as their starting quarterback for this coming Sunday's game at the 3-7 New York Jets,

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's struggles were on full display during a 30-20 loss to the Buffalo Bills on Sunday. Flacco finished 26-of-35