The Indianapolis Colts’ season is in dire straits entering the final month.
During their third straight loss—and fourth in the last five—quarterback Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. Riley Leonard is set to take over as the team’s starting quarterback, but his status is now uncertain.
Indianapolis faces a tough road matchup this week against the Seattle Seahawks, and the quarterback issues only add to the challenge. Here’s a look at Leonard’s status for the week and what could happen if he can’t play.
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Will Riley Leonard play this week?
It’s unclear if Riley Leonard will play this week against the Seattle Seahawks after suffering an injury Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts are listing Leonard as “week-to-week,” meaning his status will likely depend on how he feels later in the week.
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What happened to Riley Leonard?
Leonard suffered a knee injury after entering Sunday’s game against the Jaguars. He was able to finish the contest, which ended in a blowout win for Jacksonville, but was declared “week-to-week” after further evaluation.
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Colts QB depth chart
| Rank | Player |
| 1. | Riley Leonard |
| 2. | Brett Rypien |
| 3. | Anthony Richardson (Injured) |
| 4. | Daniel Jones (Injured) |
The Colts’ quarterback depth chart has taken a serious hit over the past month.
Starter Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles on Sunday, ending his season after a strong resurgence in Indianapolis. Anthony Richardson has been on injured reserve since October with an eye injury and isn’t close to returning.
Riley Leonard is expected to start if healthy; if he can’t play, newly signed practice squad quarterback Brett Rypien would likely get the nod. Indianapolis is also expected to work out quarterbacks this week, including 44-year-old Philip Rivers.