Colts overcome rash of injuries by plugging holes with reliable stable of replacements
Joe Flacco jumped into action when the Indianapolis Colts needed him on SundaySEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Anthony Richardson - Viewed as day-to-day Richardson is considered day-to-day with oblique and abdominal strains, Tom Pelissero of NFL Network reports.
Impact Per Pelissero, Richardson has a chance to play Sunday against the Jaguars, with added context regarding the QB's status slated to arrive no later that Wednesday, when the Colts return to practice. In the event that Richardson is unavailable this weekend, Joe Flacco would be in line to get the start versus Jacksonville.
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Jonathan Taylor - Not a candidate for IR The Colts are not considering injured reserve as an option for Taylor (ankle), who sustained a 'mild' high-ankle sprain during the team's 27-24 win over the Steelers in Week 4, Mik...
Impact Taylor would have to miss at least four games if placed on IR, but it doesn't look like Indianapolis believes the star running back will require that long a timeframe to complete his recovery. Still, even if Taylor's high-ankle sprain isn't as serious as similar issues he's dealt with in the past, such injuries more often than not result in players having to spend some time on the sideline. Trey Sermon will figure to operate as the Colts' starting running back if Taylor can't suit up on the road against Jacksonville on Sunday, while Tyler Goodson would step into the No. 2 role.
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Matt Gay - Misses one in win Gay made all three of his extra-point tries but missed one of his three field-goal attempts in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Gay connected on FGAs of 33 and 35 yards, but missed a 54-yard attempt in the third quarter that would have given the Colts a 20-3 lead. The Utah product is now 0-for-2 from 50-plus yards on the season, but he is 7-for-7 on PATs.
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NFL Week 4 highlights: Ravens thump Bills, Chiefs get comeback win
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Alec Pierce - Quiet against Pittsburgh Pierce recorded one reception on two targets for nine yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Pierce has produced through big plays early this season, as he's tallied three catches of more than 40 yards in four games. He got one deep target from Joe Flacco just before halftime against the Steelers, but he was well covered by Donte Jackson and the pass fell incomplete. Pierce will likely have productive games due to his explosive potential, but he'll be an inconsistent contributor.
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Trey Sermon - Totals eight yards Sermon rushed the ball five times for eight yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Sermon didn't earn his first touch until late in the third quarter but closed out the game as the Colts' lead back after Jonathan Taylor (ankle) was forced to the sidelines. He was ineffective with his opportunity, but Sermon could be in for a significant workload in Week 5 against the Jaguars if Taylor is unable to suit up.
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Secret behind Jayden Daniels' success, and what we learned in Sunday's Week 4 slate
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Jonathan Taylor - High-ankle sprain viewed as mild Taylor was diagnosed with a high-ankle sprain after Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers, but it's believed to be a mild version of the injury, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Taylor will get additional tests Monday to confirm the diagnosis, but the early news on the ankle injury that forced him out of Sunday's win is relatively positive. This high-ankle sprain isn't believed to be as bad as some of the previous ones Taylor has dealt with. Nonetheless, Taylor may miss some game action, and Trey Sermon would be in line to lead Indianapolis' backfield in Week 5 against the Jaguars if Taylor doesn't play.
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Josh Downs - Big day against Steelers Downs recorded eight receptions on nine targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Downs was on the field for 51 percent of offensive snaps in Week 3 -- his season debut-- but he appeared fully up to speed against Pittsburgh seven days later. He matched Michael Pittman in targets and led the team in receptions while working primarily in short areas of the field and as an effective chain mover. However, he also showed plenty of playmaking ability, highlighted by a four-yard touchdown late in the first quarter and a 25-yard catch and run to help set up an additional score later in the third quarter. Downs' skills likely mesh better with Joe Flacco as opposed to Anthony Richardson (hip), though he's gained a foothold in the Colts' offense and should have the chance to be productive regardless of who is under center.
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QB Love can't dig the Packers all the way out of an early hole in his return from a knee injury
Jordan Love arrived at Lambeau Field wearing a Brett Favre Packers jerseySEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Joe Flacco - Victorious in relief Flacco completed 16 of 26 passes for two touchdowns and no interceptions in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Flacco entered the game in relief of Anthony Richardson (hip) on the team's second drive with the benefit of a lead. He did his part to keep the Colts in front by throwing for scores of 15 and five yards, while also completing a pair of passes for more than 20 yards. Flacco showed the ability to distribute the ball very effectively as a starter for the second half of the 2023 season with the Browns, and the Colts have solid offensive skill-position players that should once again help him if Richardson is forced to miss any additional time.
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Anthony Richardson - Week 5 status TBD Following Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers, Richardson (hip) acknowledged that he doesn't know if he'll be available next weekend against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athleti...
Impact When asked about his hip injury afterward, Richardson noted "I'm feeling a little sore, but I'm feeling good," while adding that it was a mutual decision between him and the team to not return to Sunday's contest. In any case, Richardson says he'll take it day by day ahead of Week 5 action, but if he's unable to face Jacksonville next weekend, Joe Flacco would continue to fill in at QB for the Colts.
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Anthony Richardson - Week 5 status TBD Following Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers, Richardson (hip) acknowledged that he doesn't know if he'll be available next weekend against the Jaguars, James Boyd of The Athleti...
Impact When asked about his hip injury afterward, Richardson noted, "I'm feeling a little sore, but I'm feeling good," while adding that it was a mutual decision between him and the team to not return to Sunday's contest. In any case, Richardson says he'll take it day by day ahead of Week 5 action, but if he's unable to face Jacksonville next weekend, Joe Flacco would fill in at QB for the Colts. Per Cameron Wolfe of NFL Network, the hope is that Richardson misses very little or no game action with what he describes as a right hip pointer issue for the 2023 first-rounder.
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Michael Pittman Jr. - Carves up Pittsburgh Pittman recorded six receptions on nine targets for 113 yards in Sunday's 27-24 win over the Steelers.
Impact Pittman has had an underwhelming start to the season, at least in part due to the limited passing volume and accuracy issues of Anthony Richardson (hip). However, Pittman got involved early with Richardson still under center to tally long gains of 32 and 28 yards. Once Joe Flacco took over, Pittman settled into more of his typical role by working primarily underneath and relying on yards after the catch. That translated to his first game with over 100 yards on the campaign, and his outlook is trending up regardless of who is under center heading into a Week 5 matchup against Minnesota.
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Joe Flacco relieves injured Anthony Richardson and helps Colts hold off Steelers 27-24
Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes in relief of the injured Anthony Richardson, and the Indianapolis Colts came up with a stop in the final minute to beat the Pittsburgh Steeler...SEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jonathan Taylor - Exits Sunday's game Taylor was forced out of Sunday's game against the Steelers with an ankle injury, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.
Impact Prior to that, Taylor had carried 21 times for 88 yards and a TD and caught three of his four targets for 20 yards. In his absence Trey Sermon and Tyler Goodson are available to handle the Colts' backfield duties.
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Tyquan Lewis - Returns vs. Pittsburgh Lewis (calf) has returned to Sunday's game against the Steelers, Joel A. Erickson of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Impact Lewis injured his calf in the first half of Sunday's contest, and after not initially coming out for the second half, he is now back out on the field.
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Tyquan Lewis - Leaves with injury Lewis (calf) has exited Sunday's game against the Steelers, Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis reports.
Impact Lewis did not come out for the second half and was dealing with a calf injury leading into the weekend, but he was ultimately active for Week 4. In his absence, Dayo Odeyingbo and Isaiah Land will be candidates for extra opportunities.
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Anthony Richardson - Won't return Sunday Richardson (hip) won't return to Sunday's game against the Steelers.
Impact Richardson's Week 4 thus concludes with him having completed three of his four passing attempts for 71 yards, while having carried three times for 24 yards. Joe Flacco has taken over at QB for the Colts, with Richardson's status now worth monitoring ahead of next weekend's game against the Jaguars.
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Colts QB Anthony Richardson exits game vs. Steelers twice in first quarter
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson left the game twice in the span of four plays of the first quarter against the Steelers.SEPTEMBER 29
Anthony Richardson hurts hip on latest hard hit he could have avoided
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took two hard hits and couldn't stay on the field in Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh SteelersSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Anthony Richardson - Exits Sunday's game Richardson exited Sunday's game against the Steelers due to a hip injury.
Impact Prior to his exit, Richardson completed three of his four passing attempts for 71 yards and carried three times for 26 yards. In his absence, Joe Flacco is in at QB for the Colts.
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