Anthony Richardson injury update: Colts make him emergency quarterback vs. Titans

Joe Flacco will start as Indianapolis Colts quarterback against the Tennessee Titans in NFL Week 6.

Flacco played in the Week 5 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars, completing 33-of-44 passes for 359 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Colts second-year quarterback Anthony Richardson is their emergency quarterback today as he continues to recover from an oblique injury suffered in Week 4.

Joe Flacco stats

In 2 appearances

49-of-70 passing (70.0%) for 527 yards and 5 touchdowns. He has been sacked six times.

Joe Flacco contract

The 39-year-old joined the Colts in the offseason one a 1-year contract that counts $5 million toward the salary cap, according to Spotrac .

Anthony Richardson stats

Through Week 4

39-of-77 passing (50.6%) for 654 yards, 2 touchdowns and 6 interceptions. He has been sacked 4 times. He has 21 carries for 141 yards and a touchdown.

Anthony Richardson contract

Anthony Richardson is in the second year of a four-year rookie contract. He counts $7.725 million toward the Colts salary cap this season. The 4-year contract totals almost $34 million.

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