Cleared medically; Rivers starts Week 16; possible Week 17 return
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Anthony Richardson was just cleared medically from his orbital fracture but will not play in Week 16; Philip Rivers has been named the starter for Monday Night Football against the 49ers. Richardson may return in Week 17 if the Colts are eliminated from playoff contention. In Superflex leagues, he could be a speculative add for Week 17 upside against Jacksonville, though he has been out for 10 weeks and his return to game shape remains uncertain.
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Anthony Richardson was just cleared medically from his orbital fracture. Now, when he returns to practice, when he's actually in game shape, when they're ready to play him, remains to be seen. It obviously won't be in week 16. So, the only other option left is week 17.
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- Anthony Richardson was just cleared medically from his orbital fracture but will not play in Week 16; Philip Rivers has been named the starter for Monday Night Football against the 49ers. Richardson may return in Week 17 if the Colts are eliminated from playoff contention. In Superflex leagues, he could be a speculative add for Week 17 upside against Jacksonville, though he has been out for 10 weeks and his return to game shape remains uncertain.
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- STACKED tags this as a neutral fantasy football signal for Anthony Richardson (QB IND). Cleared medically; Rivers starts Week 16; possible Week 17 return
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