Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson hasn’t had a good start to his 2024 campaign. Ahead of Indy’s week four matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Richardson leads the NFL in interceptions with 6 but has also been wildly inaccurate (49.3% completion). In Bleacher Report‘s recent article from Brad Gagnon highlighting final thoughts on NFL teams ahead of week four, Richardson gets raked through the coals for Indy’s entry.

It doesn’t get any easier with the Steelers defense awaiting Anthony Richardson, who already leads the NFL with six interceptions and has completed a ridiculous 49.3 percent of his passes. Unhappy times in Indy.

– Brad Gagnon | Bleacher Report

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Gagnon isn’t wrong here, as the Steelers are an elite defense through three games and possess incredible talents with linebacker T.J. Watt, defensive tackle Cam Heyward, and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick. Richardson is essentially going from just a fire to a frying pan that is also on fire with this stacked Steelers defense. Richardson looked shaky and off-rhythm against a Chicago Bears defense that, while formidable, is inferior on nearly all fronts to the Steelers’.

If Richardson wants to get off the negative streak, he must get help from his most reliable playmakers. Running back Jonathan Taylor, and wide receivers Michael Pittman Jr. and Josh Downs will be integral to lifting Richardson over 50% completion for the first time this year. However, Pittsburgh will do everything possible to stop Taylor from beating them, possibly allowing Richardson opportunities with his feet and explosive passes to downfield targets like Alec Pierce.

Indianapolis didn’t start 0-3, but also can’t afford to finish September at 1-3. Pittsburgh is an intimidating presence, but they’re a beatable football team, as they’ve shown with a season-high of 20 points in a game. If Indianapolis and Richardson can avoid turnovers, the Colts have a better chance to win at home tomorrow than many believe.

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INDIANAPOLIS — Wet and windy weather conditions in Indiana caused by remnants of Hurricane Helene led to closures and delays on Friday.

WATCH | As Helene weakens, flooding continues to be a major concern

As Helene weakens, flooding continues to be a major concern

“If it keeps raining like this, we won’t be able to stand here without getting wet because the water is going to all the way over there,” Karla Parran told WRTV.

Parran lives near 30^th and Stuart Streets on Indy’s northeast side. Every time it rains, the area gets the nickname “Lake Stuart.”

“Keep letting it rain and you will see,” one neighbor told WRTV.

The high water comes as INDY DPW crews will be working 12-hour shifts to make sure roads are treated if needed.

RELATED | ALERT: 50 mph+ gusts & rain due to Helene (wrtv.com)

“Right now, we are worried about trees,” Auboni Hart, with Indy DPW, said.

Officials say as of 4:30 p.m. on Friday, crews had responded to 11 trees down and four power lines down.

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“When it’s not raining, please clear your storm drains to help mitigate flooding,” Hart added.

Officials say if people have issues they can report them to the Mayor’s Action Center.

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 4 of the NFL season ahead of their Sunday game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Cornerback Kenny Moore has been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the Steelers due to a hip injury. Moore injured his hip late in last weeks game against the Bears and has missed practice all week because of it. With Moore out expect Samuel Womack to get the start in his place at nickel corner.

Defensive end Kwity Paye been ruled OUT for Sunday’s game against the Steelers due to a quad injury. Paye injured his quad against the Bears and has been unable to practice all week. With Paye out expect a rotation of Laiatu Latu, Dayo Odeyingbo, Isaiah Land and Tyquan Lewis if he plays, at defensive end.

Right tackle Braden Smith is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Steelers with a knee injury. Smith missed practice Wednesday but practice full on Thursday before missing practice again on Friday so it is has to judge which direction his availability is going in. If Smith cannot play Sunday expect either second year Blake Freeland or rookie Matt Goncalves to start at right tackle.

Defensive end Tyquan Lewis is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Steelers with calf and wrist injuries. Similar to Smith, Lewis managed a full practice this week but also missed two others so it throws shade on his availability for Sunday. If Lewis is out Sunday it leaves the Colts very thin and I experienced at defensive end.

Center Ryan Kelly is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Sunday’s game against the Steelers with a neck injury. Kelly popped up in the injury report on Thursday but missed Friday practice too. It would appear to be a practice injury which he is dealing with. If Kelly cannot play Sunday expect a start at center for Danny Pinter in Kelly’s place.