The Colts said Sam Ehlinger would be their quarterback for the remainder of the season.
The Colts said Sam Ehlinger would be their quarterback for the remainder of the season, but interim head coachRyan had started the first seven games of the season for Indianapolis and threw for 2,008 yards and nine touchdowns but he also threw nine interceptions. The Colts were 3-3-1 in his seven starts.Ehlinger started the two previous weeks for Indianapolis, going 0-2 with losses to Washington and New England. He had 304 yards, no touchdowns and an interception in his two starts.
Colts held on to win 25-20 to give Saturday his first-ever head coaching win in the NFL. Saturday was hired as a consultant to the Colts prior to the season and after Reich’s firing, owner Jim Irsay passed over assistant coaches in favor of Saturday, who was also working as an analyst for ESPN.
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