The Colts Move to 3-2 Despite Anthony Richardson Injury

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The Indianapolis Colts have moved to 3-2 after a big win against divisional rival, Tennessee Titans. Jonathan Taylor coming back was the talk of town this week after he signed a massive contract the day before. With both Zack Moss, who had his best game of his career this weekend, and Jonathan Taylor in the backfield, the Colts are quickly looking to be a major threat in the running game. Zack Moss led the team in touchdowns and yards this week with two rushing touchdowns and 195 total yards. Most fans expected Johnathan Taylor to be the running back to talk about this week, but it seemed as Moss was the RB1 for at least this week while Taylor is still getting back into the groove of things after being out for almost a year. 

The major question all Colts fans are having this morning is about the status of Anthony Richardson. This is the third time this season he has left the game with an injury. A few weeks prior in the game against the Houston Texans, Richardson reported a concussion. This week, he injured his shoulder in the middle of the first half, and did not return to the game. As of right now, Anthony Richardson is believed to have a Grade 3 AC joint sprain, which would put him out for four to six weeks. He has an MRI scheduled today to verify this.

For now, it looks like Gardner Minshew will be the starting Quarterback for the Colts for at least the next month. This would typically be a major blow for most teams, but the Colts have found a backup Quarterback in Gardner Minshew who has proven he can lead a team to victory with two wins already on the season. Gardner Minshew threw for 155 yards and no Interceptions, which doesn’t sound too impressive, but Minshew has looked like a starting Quarterback each time has played which is a great major relief for Colts fans.

The Colts will be traveling to Jacksonville next week to face the Jaguars for the second time this year, where they will have a challenging week facing Trevor Lawrence and their explosive offense. The Colts Lost in the first game this year, and will need a big win this week to stay on track to be divisional winners this year.