Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson is preparing for a bounce-back performance against the Tennessee Titans.

The return of Anthony Richardson to the starting lineup has provided the Indianapolis Colts offense and team with a spark. However, that unit will face a difficult test against a stingy Denver defense.

Broncos rookie Bo Nix and the Colts' still raw second-year signal-caller Anthony Richardson are both currently trying to travel the same road to icon that Manning did. They've overcome the early stumbles, they are already the faces of their franchise, but all the rest, it still lays ahead.

Dec 15, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson (5) celebrates with guard Quenton Nelson (56) and wide receiver Alec Pierce (14) after a touchdown in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images / Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

The Denver Broncos (8-5) host the Indianapolis Colts (6-7) on Sunday in an afternoon game that will have a huge effect on each team’s chance to end their multiyear playoff droughts. Colts reporter James Boyd and Broncos reporter Nick Kosmider went back and forth on several topics ahead of this marquee matchup.

But the Colts do have a wild card that Denver hasn’t seen much this season. The legs of Anthony Richardson. “It presents a completely different challenge than weeks prior,” Broncos head coach Sean Payton said. All things Colts: Latest Indianapolis ...

The Colts were practically playing for their playoff lives at the Denver Broncos. The defense was excellent. They allowed 193 yards, picked off Broncos quarterback Bo Nix three times and allowed 2.7 yards per rush. Over the last five seasons, defenses hitting those marks had a 24-3 record according to Stathead. It's 24-4 after Sunday.

Indianapolis must beat a Tennessee team in disarray at the quarterback position in order to keep its playoff hopes alive.

The Indianapolis Colts will be facing the Tennessee Titans in Week 16, but they'll have to play without one of their key offensive weapons.

The Indianapolis Colts have plenty to play for and can't afford more embarrassment against the Tennessee Titans.