Well, first, the Colts have to activate Richardson from IR and open his 21-day practice window. The third-year quarterback hasn't played a snap since October 5th against the Las Vegas Raiders, when he was put in during garbage time to close out a blowout win.

Richardson is still currently on injured reserve. He was spotted at practice last week by media members in attendance. Throughout Richardson's absence, Shane Steichen has not provided any sort of timeline for his potential return.

Anthony Richardson Sr. has been cleared to resume football-related activities, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, but there’s no indication he’ll return for one of the Indianapolis Colts’ final three games.

If you walked into a bar in Indianapolis two weeks ago and told the patrons that the Colts’ playoff hopes would hinge on a 44-year-old grandfather of 10 and a quarterback who lost a fight with a resistance band,