The Colts don't have the playoffs to play for anymore, but they still plan to start Anthony Richardson if he can make it back from his back spasms.

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson "is viewed as the presumptive starter for next season," according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Richardson had a questionable designation and did not participate in practice throughout this week. Colts head coach Shane Steichen waited to rule out his starting quarterback on Friday. "We'll see how the next 48 hours go," Steichen said.

The Colts have ruled out quarterback Anthony Richardson, with veteran backup Joe Flacco to start in his place against the Giants.

With Anthony Richardson out for the Colts in Week 17, Joe Flacco is ready to step back into a starting role in a must-win game.

The Indianapolis Colts had everything to play for against the New York Giants in the penultimate game of the regular season

Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson did not practice at all during the week leading up to Sunday's Week 17 matchup with the New York Giants. Although he played all 62 offensive snaps against the Tennessee Titans,

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts’ big game at the New York Giants on Sunday

Indianapolis quarterback Anthony Richardson has been ruled out for the Colts' big game at the New York Giants on Sunday. Richardson missed practice on Thursday and Friday because of back and foot injuries.

Really sore all week," said Colts coach Shane Steichen, who added that the back is affecting Richardson more than the foot, on Friday. A source clarified that Richardson is dealing with back spasms. This will be Richardson's third game missed to injury this season and 16th in two years since becoming the No.