Anthony Richardson
QB - Indianapolis Colts
This Week Outlook
Availability
Anthony Richardson (back) has been ruled out for Week 18 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Fantasy Impact
The Colts will be without Richardson again in Week 18. He's dealing with a back injury, and they have no reason to play him, given that they have already been eliminated from the playoffs. Joe Flacco will get the start in his place, which is good news for Indianapolis' skill-position players. Richardson will have the whole offseason to rest and recover in preparation for the 2025 NFL season.
Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson is not practicing on Thursday ahead of Week 18 as he continues to manage his back spasms.
Fantasy Impact
Richardson sat out during Week 17 with his injury, opening the door for Colts QB Joe Flacco to get his second stretch of starts of the season, throwing for a stat line of 330 yards with a pair of TDs and INTs. With the season finale on the horizon and playoff hopes shot, the Colts and presumably Flacco have one last chance for pride against a four-win Jacksonville Jaguars team that has found somewhat of a rhythm with Mac Jones under center.
Colts HC Shane Steichen stated Wednesday that he is hopeful that QB Anthony Richardson (back) will be able to play Sunday.
Fantasy Impact
Richardson did not play in Week 17 due to back spasms but could return this week if he is able to log practice time. He revealed Wednesday that he underwent an MRI on his lower back that showed a disc problem, but that he is feeling better. Richardson's first chance to log practice time will come Thursday.
Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Richardson was not expected to play after not practicing all week. Joe Flacco will start for the Colts.
Anthony Richardson is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Giants.
Fantasy Impact
Richardson was unable to practice all week. He seems unlikely to play, but his status will need to be monitored heading into Sunday. If he is ruled out, it will be Joe Flacco taking on Drew Lock.
