The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson, and oddsmakers think that makes them better in Week 9.
Former first-round pick Anthony Richardson has been benched for veteran Joe Flacco after the Colts fell to 4-4 on the season with a loss in Week 8.
A QB change for the Colts: Indianapolis is benching former first-round pick Anthony Richardson and turning to veteran Joe Flacco, sources tellThe move is a win-now play for the Colts after investing such a high pick into Richardson, who is completing less than 50 percent of his passes on the season. Flacco may give Indy a better chance to win right now, and oddsmakers agree with the latest odds for Indy's matchup with the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9.After opening as six-point underdogs, the Colts are now just five-point dogs in Week 9 following the change to Flacco at quarterback. There has also been some movement in the total, as it's gone up a point from 45.5 to 46.5.
Flacco certainly gives the Colts a higher ceiling offensively -- specifically in the passing game. Indy scored 27, 34, and 20 points in the three games Flacco appeared in earlier in the season, going 2-1 in those matchups. Meanwhile, Richardson is completing just 44.4 percent of his passes for 958 yards, four scores and seven interceptions on the season. While he has a ton of arm strength and athletic talent, Richardson has shown he is not an NFL passer at this stage of his career.Peter is a senior editor for Sports Illustrated Betting. He has worked as a writer and editor for BetSided, NBC Sports, the Connecticut Sun and the Meriden Record-Journal covering the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, and more.
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