Joe Flacco stats, highlights for Colts vs. Vikings in Week 9

(updated with new information)

Joe Flacco is back as quarterback of the Indianapolis Colts, replacing struggling second-year QB Anthony Richardson.

However, the 39-year-old never got the Colts into the red zone in a 21-13 loss to the Minnesota Vikings in Week 9 of the NFL.

3rd down plays: 3-of-9, 47 yards, 2 1st downs, 1 interception.

4. Down plays: 1 of 2, 14 yards, 1 first down

Joe Flacco stats vs Vikings

Joe Flacco completed 16 of 27 passes for 179 yards and 1 interception. He is sacked three times on the final Colts drive.

Joe Flacco highlights against the Vikings

Flacco misses passes on 3rd and 4th downs, and Minnesota takes over on its 40th. On the 3rd down play, Trey Sermon was open for a short screen that would have converted the 1st down.

Flacco misses Michael Pittman Jr. on third down and the Colts settle for a field goal early in the fourth quarter.

Consecutive games with very different results: A spectacular catch by AD Mitchell precedes an interception.

At halftime, Flacco is 6 of 10 for 62 yards.

Flacco's first pass hits Kylen Granson for 22 yards, converting a 3rd down play.

Joe Flacco stats

In 6 appearances

87 of 135 passes (64.4%) for 895 yards and 7 touchdowns with 2 interceptions. He was fired nine times.

Joe Flacco contract

The 39-year-old joined the Colts in the offseason on a one-year deal that counts $5 million against the salary cap, according to Spotrac.

Age of Joe Flacco

Flacco is 39 years old. He will be 40 years old on January 16, 2025.

Statistics by Anthony Richardson

59 of 133 (44.3%), 958 yards, 4 touchdowns, 7 interceptions; 9 bags; 41 carries, 242 yards (5.9 per), 1 TD

Anthony Richardson contract

Anthony Richardson is in the second year of his four-year rookie contract. He counts $7.725 million against the Colts' salary cap this season. The 4-year contract is worth almost $34 million.