St. Nick is back as a starting quarterback in the NFL.Β
The Indianapolis Colts announced on Wednesday that Nick Foles will replace fellow veteran Matt Ryan as starting quarterback for Indy's Monday Night Football showdown with the Los Angeles Chargers.Β
Foles, a former Arizona Wildcat and Super Bowl MVP, takes over as the starter after the Colts frittered away a 33-point lead against the Minnesota Vikings, which is the largest comeback in NFL history. The Colts also had four turnovers the previous week against the Dallas Cowboys, leading to 33 fourth-quarter points; Ryan leads the NFL with 18 turnovers.Β
The 33-year-old Foles becomes the third starting quarterback for the Colts this season; Sam Ehlinger went 0-2 as a starter.Β
Foles will take his first snap with the Colts since signing with Indianapolis in the offseason as a backup.Β
