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Michael Fabiano

Colts Bench Anthony Richardson Makes Joe Flacco a Fantasy Football Waiver Target

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) gets in position against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tenn., Sunday, Oct. 13, 2024. | Andrew Nelles / The Tennessean / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

In a move that has major fantasy implications, the Indianapolis Colts have benched starter Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran Joe Flacco.

Richardson, a popular breakout candidate, has struggled mightily as a passer. The Florida product has completed just 44.4 percent of his passes and has more interceptions (7) than touchdown passes (4). That’s been his major downfall in both real and fantasy football, and it ultimately cost him his starting role.

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