### Colts Rally as Richardson Exits Game Early

Indianapolis Colts' young quarterback, Anthony Richardson, exited today’s game early after enduring two severe hits in the first quarter against the Pittsburgh Steelers. This unfortunate turn of events led to veteran Joe Flacco stepping onto the field and throwing a touchdown pass, which proved crucial for the team.

The incident began when Richardson took a hard hit to the hip by Pittsburgh's Minkah Fitzpatrick while running the ball. Struggling to stay upright, Richardson left the game, limping, and was temporarily replaced by Flacco. Showcasing his experience and poise, Flacco swiftly orchestrated a touchdown pass.

Determined to return, Richardson rejoined the game but faced another brutal tackle from Fitzpatrick, who struck him in the head just as Richardson attempted to slide to avoid contact. Despite the severity of the hit, no penalty was called against Fitzpatrick. Clearly injured, Richardson left the field again, this time heading straight to the locker room accompanied by the team's medical staff.

Flacco, who won the comeback player of the year for his remarkable performance transitioning from backup to starter in Cleveland last season, took over the reins once more. He continued to demonstrate his capability by launching a touchdown pass to Josh Downs, pushing the Colts to a 14-0 lead.

The Colts later confirmed that due to a hip injury, Richardson would miss the remainder of the game. Although the team has shown impressive performance today, they face the significant challenge of finishing the game without their promising young quarterback. The responsibility now lies with the experienced Flacco to steer the Colts through the rest of the contest and prove his mettle once again.