Getting benched may have been the best thing that happened to Bryce Young and Anthony Richardson.

Anthony Richardson ran for a 4-yard touchdown, his second of the game, with 46 seconds left in his return to the starting role to lift the Indianapolis Colts to a 28-27 victory over Aaron Rodgers and the New York Jets.

Sam Darnold overcame four sacks and three turnovers by throwing three second-half touchdown passes, and the Minnesota defense made Indianapolis quarterback Joe Flacco’s return to the starting role a rough one as the Vikings beat the Colts 21-13.

Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen says his decision to change quarterbacks came down to one reason.

The Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press.

Jaguars season is back and our News4JAX sports staff is back with its predictions as well. Each week, we’ll unveil our predictions for the week’s game. Jacksonville hosts Indianapolis in Week 5 trying to snap a winless start to the season.

Joe Flacco threw two touchdown passes in relief of the injured Anthony Richardson, and the Indianapolis Colts came up with a stop in the final minute to beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 27-24.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson took two hard hits and couldn't stay on the field in Sunday's 27-24 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers.

The days of NFL rookie quarterbacks waiting their turns before taking over teams is long gone.

Anthony Richardson led a touchdown drive on his first series against Bengals backups, but the rest of his night was a struggle, even though the Colts won the preseason game 27-14.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson played it safe on the final day of minicamp, resting his sore right shoulder.

The Miami Dolphins went from playing for the AFC’s No. 1 seed to playing for their division to avoid the sixth spot this week.

Running back Jonathan Taylor will have thumb surgery on Wednesday and hopes to return to the Indianapolis Colts in about three weeks, a person with knowledge of the injury has told The Associated Press.

Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson will have season-ending shoulder surgery.

Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay says rookie quarterback Anthony Richardson may need season-ending surgery on his injured right shoulder.

The Jaguars are returning home for week 6 in a big time AFC South divisional matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

Zack Moss upstaged the return of Jonathan Taylor by running for a career-high 165 yards and two scores and Gardner Minshew was sharp in relief of the injured Anthony Richardson to lead the Indianapolis Colts past the Tennessee Titans 23-16.

The Indianapolis Colts don't how much time, if any, Anthony Richardson might miss after leaving Sunday’s game with an injured right shoulder.

NFL rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season with five getting a start in Week 4.

Matthew Stafford overcame a hip injury to throw a 22-yard touchdown pass to record-breaking rookie Puka Nacua in overtime to give the Los Angeles Rams a 29-23 victory at Indianapolis.

Matt Gay capped a terrific day of kicking with a 53-yard field goal in overtime, giving the Indianapolis Colts a 22-19 victory over the Baltimore Ravens.

St. Augustine junior quarterback Locklan Hewlett is committed to play at Wake Forest University

Gardner Minshew is preparing this week like all the others.

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson sustained a concussion Sunday against the Houston Texans.

Josh Allen essentially earned a pay raise in Week 1.

It was a familiar formula for the Jaguars — a sluggish start and a fantastic finish.

The News4JAX sports staff offers its weekly predictions on Jaguars games.

Week one of the NFL season is here and the Jacksonville Jaguars start off the season with an AFC South divisional matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

Anthony Richardson looked into his mother's eyes when she signed the papers and picked up the keys to her new home.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson returns to Lucas Oil Stadium on Saturday for his home debut.

The Indianapolis Colts have seen enough of rookie Anthony Richardson to name him their opening day starting quarterback.

The Southeastern Conference is leaning on help from high-profile transfers to replace some of the departed star power at quarterback.

Florida coach Billy Napier opened fall practice talking to his team about expectations — internal ones, anyway.

Rookie quarterbacks C.

The Brock Purdy impact was in full effect in this year’s NFL draft.

The Gators have had a first round pick in four straight years. Can they get to a fifth straight year?

Will Levis quickly got the call he waited on for 24 hours.

Kentucky's Will Levis and Tennessee's Hendon Hooker are two quarterbacks who are tantalizing prospects for teams on Day 2 of the NFL draft.

The Indianapolis Colts followed their draft plan by selecting quarterback Anthony Richardson with the fourth pick of the NFL draft.

Quarterbacks dominated the first part of the NFL draft.

Deion Sanders became the NFL draft’s first fashion icon by accessorizing a black and white track suit with loads of sparkling gold jewelry when he took the call from the Atlanta Falcons before they selected him fifth overall in the 1989 draft.

Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich says he and general manager Scott Fitterer have reached an agreement on which quarterback the team will take with the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft.

Quarterbacks are back on top in the NFL draft.

The NFL never really stops so the offseason continues with the draft starting on Thursday night.

Tired of spending years in the quarterback wilderness, the Carolina Panthers made a bold move that has been all too common in recent years.

Carolina Panthers general manager Scott Fitterer said the team has no reservations about Bryce Young’s height as it prepares to make the No. 1 overall pick in next week’s NFL draft.

It took the Carolina Panthers until Monday to decide which quarterback they’ll select with the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL draft.

Napier says the Gators are adding some wrinkles into the offense with the new QBs

Bryce Young provided one key answer at the NFL's annual scouting combine.

After Anthony Richardson declared for the NFL Draft, it was no surprise the Gators needed to hit the transfer portal for a quarterback. It probably did come as a surprise that the QB was Wisconsin transfer Graham Mertz.

Former Wisconsin quarterback Graham Mertz is transferring to Florida, giving the Gators an experienced starter at a depleted position.

Florida head coach Billy Napier on Thursday spoke about the arrest of backup quarterback Jalen Kitna on child pornography charges.

Florida quarterback Jack Miller will make his first collegiate start when the Gators play 17th-ranked Oregon State in the Las Vegas Bowl.

The Florida Gators are going through massive roaster attrition as the 2022 season comes to a close. First, headlined by the NFL Draft departures of QB Anthony Richardson and DL Gervon Dexter. Add a slew of transfers and it is obvious Florida will be very active in the transfer portal.

Florida Gators quarterback Anthony Richardson on Monday announced his decision to enter the 2023 NFL draft.

Trey Benson’s 17-yard scoring run with 4:06 left in the game was his third touchdown of the game and gave No. 16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida.

Trey Benson’s 17-yard scoring run with 4:06 left in the game was his third touchdown of the game and gave No. 16 Florida State a 45-38 win over rival Florida.

Florida will be without five receivers, including Anthony Richardson’s top two targets, for Friday night's game at No. 16 Florida State.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene this past weekend -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

Mike Wright threw three touchdown passes and Vanderbilt upset Florida 31-24 for its second straight Southeastern Conference victory.

The Gator Collective brings Anthony Richardson and Princely Umanmielen together to discuss various topics about their careers and this season at Florida.

Anthony Richardson threw for 201 yards and two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards and two scores as Florida snapped its two-game losing streak with a 41-24 win over Texas A&M.

It was a bad week on the field and on the recruiting trail, Gators fans.

Georgia opened up a big first half lead, that was just too much for Florida to overcome, en route to a 42-20 victory over the Gators.

Daijun Edwards and Kenny McIntosh ran for two touchdowns each, and No_ 1 Georgia pulled away from Florida following a second-half scare to win 42-20 in the rivalry dubbed “the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”.

Daijun Edwards and Kenny McIntosh ran for two touchdowns each, and No_ 1 Georgia pulled away from Florida following a second-half scare to win 42-20 in the rivalry dubbed “the World’s Largest Outdoor Cocktail Party.”.

Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson's first collegiate start was far from memorable.

There’s a big opportunity for the Florida Gators this week as there’s a chance to beat a rival, and the number one ranked, Georgia Bulldogs.

The Gators sit at 4-3 heading into the bye week with plenty to fix if any late season runs are to happen.

Raise your hand if you’re tired of losing to LSU. 🙋‍♀️

Another offense faces Florida and has one of their best days of the season as LSU comes into The Swamp and shreds the Gators 45-35.

Jayden Daniels accounted for six touchdowns — three passing and three rushing — and LSU beat Florida for its fourth consecutive victory in the series, 45-35 in the Swamp.

It’s Florida vs LSU under the lights Saturday in Gainesville in, what should be, a closely contested matchup.

The Gators get their first SEC victory in almost a year by defeating the Tigers of Missouri 24-17.

The Gators get their first SEC victory in almost a year by defeating the Tigers of Missouri 24-17.

Jaydon Hill intercepted two passes, including one he returned 49 yards for a touchdown, and Florida held on to beat Missouri 24-17 on Saturday to end a six-game skid in Southeastern Conference play.

The Gators get back into SEC play this week and looking for their first conference win of the season vs Missouri.

Through five games this season, it is apparent that Florida is going to have to win some shoot-outs. It may have been Eastern Washington, but Florida’s offense did what they were supposed to do while the defense struggled once again.

The Gators did what they were supposed to do vs Eastern Washington to the tune of a 52-17 victory.

Anthony Richardson threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns, a top-level NFL prospect who looked comfortable playing on a Sunday, and Florida handled lower-division Eastern Washington 52-17 in a game delayed a day by Hurricane Ian.

After playing the nation’s toughest schedule so far, the Florida Gators may get a breather this Sunday vs Eastern Washington. Ahead of the matchup, Florida has some notable changes on the depth chart.

Florida's game against Eastern Washington has been pushed back from Saturday to Sunday due to Hurricane Ian.

Billy Napier certainly didn’t get the chance to ease into his first season at Florida, facing the nation’s toughest schedule so far.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

The Florida Gators now sit at 2-2 on the season after falling short in Knoxville to Tennessee 38-33.

Hendon Hooker threw for 348 yards and two touchdowns and ran for 112 yards and a score to lead No. 11 Tennessee to a 38-33 victory over No. 20 Florida Saturday

David Waters joins Gators Breakdown listeners for a call-in style chat ahead of Florida’s SEC opener against Kentucky.

The Florida Gators travel to Knoxville to take on the Tennessee Volunteers for Florida’s first road trip of the season.

Hi, Florida fans.

No. 20 Florida has failed to throw a touchdown through three games.

The Gators passing attack, led by Anthony Richardson, has certainly lost its way the last two games. Head coach Billy Napier says its one of the points of emphasis this week heading into the road SEC opener against Tennessee.

Three key takeaways from the state’s football scene -- and a glimpse at what’s to come next week.

In what was supposed to be a “get right” game for Florida was anything but as USF gives Florida everything the Gators could handle. In the end Florida escapes with a 31-28 victory over the Bulls.

Trevor Etienne’s 3-yard touchdown run with 5 minutes remaining helped No. 18 Florida rally to beat South Florida 31-28.

Gator Great wide receiver, and SEC Network Analyst, Chris Doering joins David Waters to discuss Florida’s 1-1 start to the season and why Doering is high on the process put forth by Billy Napier.

As the Gators look to bounce back vs USF, Gators Breakdown’s David Waters takes a deep dive and breaks down the Florida offense with Seth Varnadore (Seth Varnadore Films/Alligator Army).