Overview

• Tomlin recounted telling players, “Keep Anthony Richardson upright. Don’t put Joe Flacco in the game,” referencing last season’s meeting in Indianapolis.
• The comments came as Pittsburgh prepares to face the Vikings in Ireland, with Carson Wentz starting while J.J. McCarthy is out.
• Tomlin said veteran backups often handle intangible duties, communicate plans, and manage greater schematic responsibility at the line.
• In the 2024 matchup Tomlin cited, Richardson exited early and Flacco entered, throwing two touchdowns in a 27-24 Colts win.
• Richardson is the Colts’ backup after Daniel Jones won the job this summer, and Indianapolis has started 3-0 with a high-output offense.