Richardson came back from a hip injury only to lose his starting job before Week 9. On one hand, it was justifiable; the Colts had a .500 record despite the league’s worst quarterback play. In the short term, Flacco provided the best opportunity for instant gratification.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson said coach Shane Steichen did not give him clarity on why he was benched for Joe Flacco

Anthony Richardson felt the walls crashing in when he was benched after 10 starts. The Josh Downs and a foundation of faith helped power him through.