Joe Flacco to stay Colts QB1 despite offense’s season-low output

Stephen Holder covers the Indianapolis Colts and NFL for ESPN, with a background in award-winning journalism. The Colts’ quarterback change to Joe Flacco did not go as planned, resulting in their lowest offensive output of the season in a loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Despite the disappointing performance, coach Shane Steichen is sticking with Flacco as the starter. The offense struggled to find consistency, with Flacco failing to produce many explosive plays. The team also missed the dual-threat abilities of former starter Anthony Richardson. The defense showed promise with three turnovers, but it wasn’t enough to secure a win.