Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. (5) looks to pass during the fourth quarter against the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium.
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It was a rough day at the office again for the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Starting quarterback DanielkJones was once again awful under center for the team, as he went 19-of-28 for 144 passing yards and a touchdown against two interceptions in an embarrassing 42-7 loss to Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville
It got so bad for Jones that he was pulled from the game in the fourth quarter, as Indianapolis decided to give Anthony Richardson some playing time to finish the contest.
The Colts turn to Anthony Richardson after benching Daniel Jones in a 42-7 blowout.
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It could potentially be a start for a change at quarterback for the free-falling Colts.
After the game, Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen seemed to imply that Jones could soon lose the starting job to Richardson amid the team's struggles to win games.
“Colts HC Shane Steichen said he’s evaluating everything, including whether Daniel Jones remains the starting QB,” James Boyd of The Athletic shared via a social media post on X (formerly Twitter).
Given how things have gone for the Colts since the team started the season with a 2-2 record and with their trade deadline fire sale in the background, it's probably just the right time for them to check out what Richardson can bring to the table for them.
That's not to mention that Richardson is on an expiring contract, with Indianapolis choosing to decline its fifth-year option for the 2027 NFL season on the former Florida Gators quarterback.
The 24-year-old Richardson completed both of his throws against the Jags for eight yards with zero touchdowns and no interceptions, and added four rushing yards on four carries.
Indianapolis is now 2-6 and will try to snap its skid in Week 9 against the Dallas Cowboys — with Richardson probably starting.