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With Anthony Richardson officially going on IR, Gardner Minshew will be the Indianapolis Colts starting QB for at least the next four weeks. This will help Minshew hit at least one of his contract incentives and potentially more.  As long as Minshew's health allows him to start the next four games, he would pass the […]

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Oct 8, 2023; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indianapolis Colts quarterback Gardner Minshew (10) looks at Tennessee Titans safety Amani Hooker (37) before taking the snap during the second half at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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With Anthony Richardson officially going on IR, Gardner Minshew will be the Indianapolis Colts starting QB for at least the next four weeks.

This will help Minshew hit at least one of his contract incentives and potentially more. 

As long as Minshew's health allows him to start the next four games, he would pass the 30% threshold and have him knocking on the door of 40%. The Colts could hold Richardson out even longer, which would only raise Minshew's chances of hitting more snap-based incentives. 

Minshew is currently 3-0 in games he has had to take snaps as the Colts QB for at least a half. The team trusts Minshew's ability to fill in for Richardson and will be going into each game expecting to come out with a win. 

Colts remaining schedule: 

Week 6: @ Jacksonville Jaguars 
Week 7: Vs. Cleveland Browns
Week 8: Vs. New Orleans Saints
Week 9: @ Carolina Panthers
Week 10: @ New England Patriots (Germany)
Week 11: Bye Week 
Week 12: Vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Week 13: @ Tennessee Titans
Week 14: @ Cincinnati Bengals 
Week 15: Vs. Pittsburgh Steelers
Week 16: @ Atlanta Falcons
Week 17: Vs. Las Vegas Raiders 
Week 18: Vs. Houston Texans