Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts’ big game Sunday against the Giants, giving Joe Flacco another chance to start.

With Anthony Richardson downgraded to out, the Indianapolis Colts will start QB Joe Flacco against the New York Giants in Week 17.

With Anthony Richardson out for the Colts in Week 17, Joe Flacco is ready to step back into a starting role in a must-win game.

Second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson was officially ruled out for the Colts' Week 17 clash against the New York Giants due to foot and back injuries. That hands the starting role back to Flacco, who made four starts earlier this season after Richardson was benched in October.

The Colts are fighting to stay in the playoff race and will turn to the former Super Bowl winner with Richardson sidelined.

Perhaps the only thing longer than a Christmas wishlist are NFL injury reports, especially this late in the season. Every team is dealing with some sort of injury issue with the regular season nearing a close.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco will start against the New York Giants as Anthony Richardson deals with back and foot issues.

The Colts have ruled out quarterback Anthony Richardson, with veteran backup Joe Flacco to start in his place against the Giants.

Flacco has started four games for the Colts this season, two due to injury and two due to Richardson's benching.

Flacco replaced a benched Richardson at mid-season, but quickly lost the job after poor play (72.7 passer rating, 2-4 TD-INT ratio in two starts. The Colts are still significant f