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2024 - 11 - 3Joe Flacco Takes the Helm: A Comedy of Errors or Colts’ Hail Mary?
Anthony Richardson - Indianapolis Colts - Joe Flacco - Minnesota Vikings - NFL - quarterback change - Sam DarnoldWith Joe Flacco stepping in as starter for the Colts, how will he fare against the Vikings and what's next for Anthony Richardson?
In a move that surprised fans and analysts alike, the Indianapolis Colts have decided to bench their young quarterback Anthony Richardson, putting the veteran Joe Flacco at the helm instead. The decision came after Richardson struggled during the early stages of his second NFL season. Colts’ coach Shane Steichen believes Flacco, with all his experience, might just be the spark they need to ignite their underperforming offense. After all, the only thing more reliable than a veteran quarterback is a veteran quarterback with a solid wide receiver core… unless you're the Colts right now.
The Colts faced the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9, but it didn’t exactly turn into a fairy tale for Flacco. The 39-year-old quarterback felt the wrath of the Vikings’ defense, which swarmed him and made it nearly impossible for the Colts to gain any momentum. With touchdowns a rarity, the Colts failed to reach the red zone during the game, leaving fans scratching their heads at the difficulties experienced by Flacco and his teammates. While Sam Darnold seemed to thrive on the other side, throwing three second-half touchdown passes amidst chaos, Flacco was left pondering what went wrong.
Despite the shaky performance against the Vikings, the Colts have confirmed that Flacco will remain the starting QB moving forward. Fans have been questioning multiple aspects of this decision: Can an aging quarterback provide the dynamic play needed to rejuvenate the team? Or is this merely a stopgap until Richardson can find his footing again? The clash of generational quarterbacks on Sunday night created quite the buzz, with Darnold's heroics contrasting sharply with Flacco's struggles.
In the wider scheme of things, Indianapolis knows it must rally despite the setbacks. As Flacco steps into a more crucial role, he can either become the guiding light or the punchline of this quarterback conundrum. And while the Colts are hanging their hopes on Flacco’s experience, fans can’t help but wonder if the quarterback will end up writing a new chapter or simply trying to avoid another embarrassing blunder. If nothing else, the Colts are certainly keeping their audience entertained, whether that's through hope or humor!
Examining Colts' QB situation with Joe Flacco starting after Anthony ... (NFL.com)
After the Indianapolis Colts decided to bench Anthony Richardson earlier this week, veteran Joe Flacco will be the starting QB moving forward.
Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco ... (KPRC Click2Houston)
Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback ...
How did Colts QB Joe Flacco play vs Vikings in Week 9? (The Indianapolis Star)
The 39-year-old never puts the Colts in the red zone against Minnesota Vikings in NFL Week 9 action.
Vikings defense swarms Joe Flacco, Colts on way to dominant win ... (Fox News)
The Minnesota Vikings are back in the win column, snapping a two-game losing streak with a dominant win at home over the Indianapolis Colts.
Colts-Vikings Player Props: Back QB Joe Flacco on Sunday Night ... (Newsweek)
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Colts Could Possibly Start Joe Flacco for Remainder of 2024 ... (Sports Illustrated)
Flacco is starting on Sunday night vs. the Minnesota Vikings as Anthony Richardson was benched.
Colts-Vikings Open Thread: Sam Darnold goes up against Joe Flacco (Niners Nation)
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Why did Colts bench Anthony Richardson? Stats, Joe Flacco behind ... (USA TODAY)
The Colts are handing the reins to Joe Flacco after Anthony Richardson struggled during the early stages of his second NFL season. Here's why.
Joe Flacco Will Remain Colts' QB1 Over Anthony Richardson After ... (Bleacher Report)
Despite a shaky performance in the Indianapolis Colts' loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday, Joe Flacco will still be under center moving forward.
What Colts' Shane Steichen said when asked if Joe Flacco will ... (The Indianapolis Star)
Colts switched to veteran QB Joe Flacco because they believed he gave them the best chance to win. Do they still? 'Right now, yes'
Fans Question Colts' Decision to Bench Anthony Richardson After ... (Sports Illustrated)
The Colts offense, led by Joe Flacco, failed to score a single touchdown against the Vikings.
Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco ... (The Associated Press)
Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback ...
Joe Flacco to stay Colts QB1 despite offense's season-low output ... (ESPN)
Colts coach Shane Steichen plans to stick with Joe Flacco at QB despite the Indianapolis offense putting up season-lows in points, yards and first downs ...
Switch to Joe Flacco achieves nothing as Colts' offense stalls in loss ... (Fox 59)
INDIANAPOLIS — A change at the most influential position didn't achieve the desired results. The Indianapolis Colts' offense remains broken.
Colts vs. Vikings score, live updates: Joe Flacco takes over for ... (Yahoo Sports)
The Minnesota Vikings and Indianapolis Colts face off in Week 9, with both teams looking for some change as the season hits its midway point.
Colts thoughts: New QB Joe Flacco doesn't look like the answer to ... (The Indianapolis Star)
Colts benched Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco this week because he was supposed to be the win-now. He wasn't on Sunday Night Football.
Limitations of Joe Flacco's Colts offense exposed in ugly Vikings loss (The Indianapolis Star)
Indianapolis benched Anthony Richardson to get more out of its offense, but Minnesota proved there's a formula to slowing down Joe Flacco's Colts.
Shane Steichen: "Right now" Joe Flacco remains starting quarterback (NBC Sports - NFL)
The Colts made a quarterback change heading into Sunday night's game against the Vikings, but it did not have the desired effect.
Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco ... (WTOP)
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made…
The Colts think they can get another Joe Flacco run just by wanting it ... (The Indianapolis Star)
On a 3rd-and-2 in Vikings territory, down four points in the fourth quarter, the offense lined up under center and motioned Michael Pittman Jr. tight to the ...
Switch to Joe Flacco achieves nothing as Colts' offense stalls in loss ... (WTTV CBS4Indy)
INDIANAPOLIS — A change at the most influential position didn't achieve the desired results. The Indianapolis Colts' offense remains broken.
Sam Darnold throws 3 TD passes and the Vikings beat Joe Flacco ... (CBS 3 Duluth)
Justin Jefferson had ...
Colts sticking with Joe Flacco as QB1 in Week 11 (wyomingnewsnow.tv)
Joe Flacco keeps the job as QB1 of the Colts for "right now" despite the Indianapolis offense scoring six points at Minnesota on Sunday night.
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