The Indianapolis Colts made a surprising move by benching their young quarterback Anthony Richardson for veteran Joe Flacco, aiming to improve their chances of winning this season. However, the decision backfired as the Colts fell to the Minnesota Vikings 21-13, struggling offensively throughout the game.

Flacco's performance was lackluster, completing 16 of 27 passes for 179 yards with one interception. The Colts' defense, particularly players like DeForest Buckner and Grover Stewart, showed promise, but it wasn't enough to secure a win against a strong Vikings team led by quarterback Sam Darnold and star receiver Justin Jefferson.