Joe Flacco Takes Over as Colts QB

In Week 9 of the NFL season, the Indianapolis Colts made a significant change at the quarterback position by replacing Anthony Richardson with veteran quarterback Joe Flacco. This decision was made in an effort to improve the team's performance, as Richardson had been struggling with a 44% completion rate, four touchdown passes, and seven interceptions. Despite Richardson's challenges, the Colts maintained a 4-4 record and were still in contention for an AFC playoff spot.

However, the switch to Joe Flacco did not yield the desired results. In their Sunday Night Football game against the Minnesota Vikings, the Colts' offense stalled, and they lost 21-13. The Vikings' defense played a crucial role in this outcome, swarming Flacco and limiting the Colts' scoring opportunities. Sam Darnold of the Vikings had a strong performance, throwing three touchdown passes in the second half to help his team overcome earlier turnovers and secure the win.

The decision to bench Anthony Richardson and start Joe Flacco has been questioned given Flacco's struggles in the game.

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