As it relates to the New York Jets, all eyes are turning toward the Houston Texans.
The Jets (2-6) next face the Texans (6-2) in an AFC clash in Week 9.
However, soon after that in Week 10, the Indianapolis Colts (4-4) will host the Jets.
They will not be led by Anthony Richardson at quarterback.
According to Colts Wire, Indy will be benching Anthony Richardson in favor of veteran backup Joe Flacco.
Flacco will now make this third start of the season on Sunday night and against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9. It’s possible that Flacco, 39, will still be under center the following weeks as well after the update.
On the surface, the news is surprising.
Underneath, it is not. Flacco has played well in his earlier starts this year. He is 1-1 overall in 2024.
However, there was an issue last week for the Colts and Richardson.
In a tight AFC South race, Indianapolis lost 23-20 to the Houston Texans last week who lead their division. Richardson was playing poorly in the outing, and out of nowhere, he decided to sub himself out of the game and later admitted that he was simply “tired” and needed a rest.
That is something unheard of for a starting quarterback in the NFL. The headlines that followed were expectedly bad for the team and QB and now Flacco will get the nod.
Things could change after Week 9 and until then Jets Wire will provide updates as information becomes available.
