EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts’ big game at the New York Giants on Sunday.
Richardson missed practice on Thursday and Friday because of back and foot injuries. He was listed as questionable before he was downgraded to out on Saturday.
Indianapolis (7-8) has a slim chance of making the playoffs. The Colts need to win out and get some help.
Richardson’s absence likely means Joe Flacco will start against New York.
Flacco, a former Ravens star and Super Bowl Most Valuable Player, has passed for 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns in six games this season, including four starts. He also has thrown five interceptions.
The New Jersey native, who turns 40 on Jan. 16, has given no indication he plans to retire.
“I just try to stay in the moment,” Flacco said, via Joel Erickson of the Indy Star. “People ask me all the time, ‘How long do you want to play?’ and I don’t have an answer for them.”
The 22-year-old Richardson was selected by Indianapolis with the No. 4 pick in the 2023 draft. He has passed for 1,814 yards and eight touchdowns with 12 interceptions this year.
