Colts Anthony Richardson Exits Steelers Game w/ Injury, Flacco Enters

The Indianapolis Colts had to turn to Joe Flacco after Anthony Richardson exited with injury against the Steelers.

Aug 11, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) hands the ball off to Indianapolis Colts running back Trey Sermon (27) during the first quarter at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images | Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

UPDATE: Richardson has been ruled OUT for the game with his hip injury.

The Indianapolis Colts were rolling against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter with a 7-0 lead. However, quarterback Anthony Richardson was injured on a running play, and then taken out of the contest with a hip injury.

Anthony Richardson initial injury

In the blue medical tent now pic.twitter.com/pSzOu6FAOt
— Warren Sharp (@SharpFootball) September 29, 2024

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But, without hesitation, Shane Steichen returned to Richardson a few plays later after Joe Flacco stepped in and ran the QB into another collision. After that hit taken in the red zone, Richardson was taken out of the game again for Flacco, this time heading off to the blue medical tent. Now, Richardson is out for the rest of the game.

However, Flacco went on to lead the Colts to a 14-0 lead after a nice TD throw to wide receiver Josh Downs.

Joe Flacco throwing touchdowns against the Steelers…a tale as old as time

Never gets old

Former Ravens ILB Patrick Queen delivers the hit at the end and looks very frustrated pic.twitter.com/qOPpmQHoFu
— Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) September 29, 2024

Currently, Indy looks in complete control of a shaky Steelers offense. Since Richardson can't return, anxiety will ensue in all Colts fans and coaching staff about the youngster's future after struggles with injuries last year. Updates are likely to come, but for now, the Colts are heading toward a week four win at home.

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