Seven weeks into the season, the Colts are still struggling to get Anthony Richardson and Jonathan Taylor on the same field together. At least this week at home against the Dolphins (2-3), Indianapolis should see the return of its quarterback from an oblique injury.
“I’m able to move better, without any worries,” Richardson said after practice Wednesday as the Colts (3-3) prepare for Miami’s Sunday visit (1 p.m. ET, FOX). “Just confident in all the movements, throwing the ball. Confident with that, and running around out there at practice. Confident with that. I’d say that’s the biggest difference.”
There’s also a difference of opinions on whether the Colts have a better chance to win with veteran Joe Flacco, who’s led the Colts to a 2-1 record while compiling a 102.2 passer rating in Richardson’s absence. But NFL Network insider Cameron Wolfe said Wednesday that, unlike the situation in Pittsburgh, there are no questions about how this plot unfolds for Indianapolis. Richardson is the future.
“I talked to a source about him who said that if he plays this week, he may not be 100 percent but they don’t anticipate his running ability to be limited,” Wolfe told Judy Battista Wednesday night on The Insiders. “The Colts desperately need to see Anthony Richardson, see him develop. He actually had one of his best quarters of the season against the Steelers before he got hurt. So, I know there’s a lot of talk about, ‘Should we keep Joe Flacco in?’ That is not in the Colts’ plan. They want Anthony Richardson on the field and when he’s good to go, he will be back as their starter.”
Speaking of starters, Wolfe also provided some advice for fantasy managers: Sign Colts running back Tyler Goodson. That’s because Taylor is still dealing with a high-ankle sprain and Indianapolis doesn’t want the running back to aggravate the injury, something that has bothered him during his career. Plus, Trey Sermon (knee) could be questionable to play against the Dolphins.
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