The Indianapolis Colts will have their third starting quarterback this season when they face the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 16. According to the Colts’ interim head coach Jeff Saturday, veteran Nick Foles will get a shot under center for the upcoming Monday Night Football game.
The Colts had 2016’s NFL MVP Matt Ryan and second-year signal caller Sam Ehlinger as starters this season. Ryan was initially benched for Ehlinger in Week 8 before getting the job back in Week 10. Neither of the two QBs managed to produce on a consistent basis when given the opportunity, which is probably why Saturday is now rolling the dice with Foles.
“Think the world of Matt, he’s a pro’s pro. It’s not been the season he expected, nor the Colts as a whole,” said Saturday about his decision. “Ultimately, I feel like Nick will give us a better chance to go win these last three games.”
Foles arrived in Indy on a two-year deal during the offseason to serve as Ryan’s backup. However, he never got the chance to play once Ryan got benched, as the Colts wanted to see what they had in Ehlinger.
The former Super Bowl MVP had his last meaningful action in Week 16 of the 2021 season when he started for the Chicago Bears. In what turned out to be his only game of the season, Foles threw for 250 yards and a touchdown to lead the Bears to a 25-24 win over the Seattle Seahawks.
