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The Colts gave a disappointing update on Anthony Richardson and another starter ahead of their Week 5 matchup with the Jaguars
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Following Friday's practice, the Indianapolis Colts ruled three starters out for their Week 5 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

They have now downgraded two players, including starting quarterback Anthony Richardson, who were previously listed as questionable to doubtful for Sunday. 

The Colts downgraded two starters and added a defensive player to the injury report 


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Along with Richardson, the Colts downgraded starting center Ryan Kelly to doubtful for their upcoming matchup with the Jaguars. While neither has technically been ruled out yet, I don't feel like the Colts would downgrade either player unless their chances of playing were minimal at best. 

So, with Richardson most likely out, the team will give the keys to veteran Joe Flacco to run their offense, and with Kelly likely missing his second straight game, it'll be rookie Tanor Bortolini starting at center. Both Flacco and Bortolini played together after Richardson had to leave the game in Week 4, but now that they will start the game together, it feels interesting to note that there is a 17-year age gap between the duo. Borolini turned 22 in June ahead of his rookie season, and Flacco is in his 17th NFL season and turned 39 this past January. 

The Colts also added corner Samuel Womack III to their injury report with an "illness" and have labeled him questionable for Week 5. Womack has had to slide into the starting lineup with multiple injuries at CB, and he has made multiple big plays already. If he can't go, the team would most likely rotate multiple players in and out throughout the game on the outside and in the slot. 

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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