Anthony Richardson injury update: Latest on Colts QB's status for Week 18 Fantasy Football

Anthony Richardson has been in the limelight for the Indianapolis Colts ahead of their Week 18 game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Colts quarterback has been dealing with a back injury ahead of Sunday's regular-season finale for both teams.

Nonetheless, fans and fantasy football managers alike have been eager to learn whether Richardson will play against the Jaguars.

Anthony Richardson injury update: What happened to Colts QB?

Indianapolis Colts QB Anthony Richardson (Image Source: Getty)

As things stand, Anthony Richardson is questionable to play against the Jaguars on Sunday. Early reports suggest that the Colts quarterback could suit up for the Week 18 game.

This is good news for fantasy managers who are looking to select Richardson in Week 18. However, it would also be sensible to wait until Indy gives the player a final status before the game and then pick him in your fantasy team.

The Colts will have three practice sessions before facing Jacksonville, and the team can monitor Richardson's progress after his back injury.

Per reports, Richardson injured his back in Indy's Week 16 win over the Tennessee Titans. He played the entire game against Tennessee but was then ruled out for the Colts' Week 17 defeat against the New York Giants since he did not practice at all last week. Instead, Indy gave veteran quarterback Joe Flacco the nod to lead the offense.

Now, it remains to be seen whether Richardson will lead the offense for the Colts one last time this season on Sunday in Week 18.

This season, Richardson has completed 126 of 264 passes for 1,814 yards with eight touchdowns and 12 interceptions. The quarterback has also rushed for 499 yards and six touchdowns across 11 games. The Colts are 6-5 in games that Richardson has played this season.

Richardson's stats have equated to 163.4 fantasy points this season. He is averaging 14.9 points per game.

Although the Colts (7-9) are out of the playoff race, they can finish the season on a high with a win against their divisional rivals, the Jaguars (4-12). Statistically, Indy has a better chance of winning if Richardson plays on Sunday.