The Indianapolis Colts named second-year QB Anthony Richardson the starter for the rest of the season, head coach Shane Steichen told reporters on Wednesday. 

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha spotlights nine wild cards that could shape the second half of the 2024 NFL season. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 10? And what's the must-see game of Week 11?

Will Justin Herbert's resurgence continue? He's the biggest riser in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

After the Indianapolis Colts decided to bench Anthony Richardson earlier this week, veteran Joe Flacco will be the starting QB moving forward. NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport examines the Colts' signal-caller situation.  

Indianapolis head coach Shane Steichen explained to reporters on Wednesday his decision to start veteran Joe Flacco over second-year QB Anthony Richardson.

The Indianapolis Colts will be starting Joe Flacco at quarterback for Sunday's Week 9 matchup against the Minnesota Vikings, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that the team is "evaluating everything" when asked if Anthony Richardson will start against the Vikings on Sunday. 

The Cleveland Browns enter today's game against the Baltimore Ravens with plenty of questions, present and future. The future one will garner endless attention: Will Deshaun Watson be the team's starting QB in 2025? NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport delves in.

Jordan Love is knocking on the door of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman not only didn't go on injured reserve due to a back injury as was reported as a possibility, but he also played Sunday and made two of the biggest plays in Indy's 20-17 road win over the Tennessee Titans. 

NFL Research spotlights the best nuggets from each slate of games. Here are the most eye-popping statistical accomplishments from Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season.

Colts QB Anthony Richardson (oblique; questionable) will serve as the will serve as the emergency third QB behind Joe Flacco for the Colts' Week 6 road game against the Tennessee Titans, NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reported Sunday. 

There are seven players on the move in the top 10 of Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, including rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Colts head coach Shane Steichen affirmed to reporters Monday that Anthony Richardson is the team's starting quarterback when healthy, a confirmation necessary thanks to Joe Flacco's stellar play in relief.

Anthony Richardson's out and Joe Flacco's up. Richardson is inactive for the Indianapolis Colts' Sunday tilt against the host Jacksonville Jaguars, thereby handing the starting reins to the veteran Flacco.

Anthony Richardson's holding out hope that he'll be ready to go by Sunday. Richardson is questionable for the Colts' Week 5 road game against the Jaguars. If he's unable to go, veteran Joe Flacco would get the starting nod.

Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson was ruled out against the Steelers after exiting Sunday's 27-24 win in the first quarter with a hip injury.

If Anthony Richardson can protect himself better, how high could the quarterback fly in Year 2 under Shane Steichen? Can Gus Bradley's defense bounce back with some new talent up front? Adam Rank explores the state of the Indianapolis Colts heading into the 2024 NFL season.

Can Kirk Cousins recapture his pre-injury form in his first year in Atlanta? Will Russell Wilson or Justin Fields see more playing time in Pittsburgh? Kevin Patra examines 22 quarterbacks who changed teams this offseason and projects whether their production will improve or decline in 2024.

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Quarterback Joe Flacco, set to back up Anthony Richardson in Indianapolis, is "grateful" to the Colts for giving him a spot, but admits he's a "little bit" surprised he's not back with the Browns after his memorable 2023 run.

The Indianapolis Colts have agreed to terms with quarterback Joe Flacco, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport, Tom Pelissero and Mike Garafolo reported on Wednesday.

Joe Flacco, 39, is coming off a Comeback Player of the Year campaign with Cleveland. Could he return to the Browns in free agency this offseason?

The 2023 NFL season is officially in the rearview. Nick Shook evaluated every quarterback who started a game (including the playoffs) during the campaign to create a complete ranking from 1 to 66. 

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco was voted the 2023 AP NFL Comeback Player of the Year on Thursday during "NFL Honors."

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen names Anthony Richardson as the starting quarterback for the rest of the season.

Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen says that Colts quarterback Joe Flacco is "our guy for now".

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco slings a 32-yard dime across field to wide receiver Alec Pierce against the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco gifts a touchdown pass to running back Tyler Goodson on his birthday against the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco flicks pass to wide receiver Alec Pierce for a 16-yard gain against the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's drag-route connection with rookie wide receiver Adonai Mitchell yields an 18-yard gain vs. the Buffalo Bills.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's first pass of 'Sunday Night Football' is 21-yard loft to Colts tight end Kylen Granson.

NFL Network's Steve Mariucci and Kurt Warner on if the Indianapolis Colts made right decision on benching quarterback Anthony Richardson for Joe Flacco.

NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports Indianapolis Colts players pushed for Joe Flacco to be starting quarterback.

"NFL GameDay Morning" crew reveal their top Sunday storylines entering Week 9.

"Good Morning Football" shares who they think between Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has the better story in the 2024 NFL season so far.

Quarterback Anthony Richardson reacts to Indianapolis Colts benching him in favor of Joe Flacco for Week 9 of 2024.

The Indianapolis Colts take on the Minnesota Vikings on SNF in week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

During a segment of "Good Morning Football", NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport describes the offense for the Indianapolis Colts as "not functional" with Anthony Richardson as starting quarterback.

NFL Network's Peter Schrager says that the Indianapolis Colts benching quarterback Anthony Richardson provides a learning opportunity for him.

NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero: Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco to start over Anthony Richardson for Week 9 'Sunday Night Football' game vs. Minnesota Vikings | 'The Insiders'

NFL Network's Marc Ross: Indianapolis Colts facing 'a huge dilemma' with quarterback Anthony Richardson right now | 'The Insiders'

NFL Network Insider Tom Pelissero reporting the Indianapolis Colts are benching quarterback Anthony Richardson while quarterback Joe Flacco to start Week 9.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco and Peyton Manning reminisce about the Mile High Miracle during the 2012 NFL Divisional Playoff Game.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco joins Peyton and Eli on the Manningcast.

Check out every teams' best play from Week 6 of the 2024 NFL Season.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's on-the-run accuracy is 100 as he dimes up wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. against the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco fires and finds tight end Andrew Ogletree who trots up field for a 22-yard reception against the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco's 22-yard touchdown loft to wide receiver Josh Downs caps off the Colts' first drive vs. the Tennessee Titans.

Indianapolis Colts tight end Mo Alie-Cox absorbs hit-stick tackle on a 22-yard catch in Tennessee Titans territory.