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Breaking down Philip Rivers’ performance against the Seahawks

I didn’t think I would be doing a Philip Rivers breakdown this season, but here we are! Let’s go play by play and review how he did in his return to the NFL after being retired for 5 years. Below are all his pass attempts from the game, which can be watched directly on Youtube. […]

Colts’ Stock Up/Stock Down: Week 15 @Seahawks

Stock Up Blake Grupe 4/4 on his kicks, including 54, and 60 yard makes, the last one to put the Colts up with less than a minute remaining in the game. This was perhaps the Colts’ best kicking performance since Matt Gay in Baltimore two seasons ago, and it is even more impressive considering Grupe […]

Don’t expect Richardson to replace Rivers for the Colts this season

Anthony Richardson has been medically cleared and the talk is how fans could see him on the field again this season for the Indianapolis Colts. That was something that was in doubt after suffering an orbital fracture, but the facts are that he could be on the sidelines very soon, emphasis on sidelines. Once again, […]

Colts have already made decision on starting QB for MNF against 49ers

According to head coach Shane Steichen, the Indianapolis Colts have already made a decision on who will start at quarterback for next Monday night’s matchup hosting the San Francisco 49ers. It will be veteran quarterback Philip Rivers again for a consecutive start (via ESPN’s Stephen Holder): Having not played pro football in nearly 5 years, […]

The Colts got exactly what they needed in Rivers… A coach.

It is great to have a 44 year old vocal leader on your team, but his role should not be as your starting QB. Yesterday, Rivers made the entire team feel like they had a chance to win as a 13.5 point underdog. The rest of the team maintained that feeling, even after watching dying […]

Colts QB Anthony Richardson reportedly could be returning to the field soon

According to CBS Sports Matt Zenitz, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson has been medically cleared to practice after recovering the past several weeks from surgery for his fractured orbital bone: Zenitz’s report was later confirmed by CBS4/FOX59’s Mike Chappell. However, Chappell indicated that, “There’s no indication he’ll return for one of the Indianapolis Colts’ final […]

Colts’ Monday Morning Awards: Week 15 @Seahawks

8-6, four losses in a row, and the playoffs look further and further away each week, but gaddumit this one was fun. I cannot bring myself to be mad about this one. Yes it would have been amazing to win it, especially after being so close, but everyone gave their uttermost effort yesterday, and the […]

Colts-49ers opening odds: Do or die

The Indianapolis Colts are coming off one of the strangest games you will ever witness. It was one they had no business competing in yet they had a chance to win with less than a minute remaining. On the road, against an NFC heavyweight and trotting out a quarterback who has been retired for five […]

Colts playoff picture: Where Indianapolis stands after Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts nearly sprung an upset of the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15, but even with the loss, they still have a shot at a playoff berth. Indy has shot at both the AFC South title and a wild card berth, but they’ll need some help after Week 15’s results. The schedule does not […]

Colts playoff picture: What Week 15 vs. Seahawks means for AFC standings

The Indianapolis Colts were in the Emerald City this weekend, facing the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field. The biggest story was the return of long-retired Philip Rivers. Colts QB Daniel Jones tore his Achilles tendon and went on IR earlier this week. Backup Riley Leonard suffered a knee injury and the team signed Rivers out […]

Lou Anarumo’s Colts defense played inspired against the Seahawks

Entering the game, the Seattle Seahawks were the NFL’s second-highest scoring offense, averaging 29.8 points per game. Against the Indianapolis Colts defense, however, Sam Darnold and Co. were tested. The Seattle Seahawks are known as a second-half team, as they often take a beat to warm up; therefore, a one-score deficit (6-13) entering halftime was […]

Colts got shades of vintage Philip Rivers in his first half back

The NFL world was understandably caught up in the Philip Rivers returns saga this past week. Coming out of retirement after five years away warrants being the storyline of the week — or in this case, the remainder of the season — and all of the hype surrounding it was valid. While he undoubtedly had […]

Week 15 Colts vs. Seahawks Game Thread

The Indianapolis Colts are on the road to take on the Seattle Seahawks in week 15 of the 2025 season, kickoff is at 4:25 p.m. EST. Seven days ago might as well have been a lifetime. Last Sunday if I had told you that the Colts week 15 starting quarterback would be Philip Rivers, there might have […]

Colts at Seahawks: Week 15 Inactives

The Indianapolis Colts announced their Week 15 inactives for this Sunday’s road game (4:25 PM EST) against the Seattle Seahawks—with maybe one minor surprise: Interesting enough, Colts linebacker Jaylon Carlies, who was reinstated from injured reserve last week—and did appear in the game down in Jacksonville, is a healthy scratch—having not appeared on this week’s […]

Where to Watch: Colts at Seahawks for Week 15

The Indianapolis Colts (8-5) travel to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks (10-3)(-13.5) to try to keep their late season playoff hopes alive. This Sunday’s late afternoon game kicks off at 4:25 PM EST. Of course, for the Colts, all eyes will be on longtime veteran quarterback Philip Rivers, who shockingly unretired […]

Colts QB Daniel Jones may reportedly face shorter timeline for Achilles recovery than expected

According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, Indianapolis Colts injured starting quarterback Daniel Jones may face a shorter recovery from his season-ending Achilles surgery than initially expected. It was first speculated to be at least a 9-month recovery timeline for Jones, who underwent successful surgery to repair his torn Achilles this past Tuesday, which would’ve pushed him […]

Colts sign QB Philip Rivers to active roster, place RT Braden Smith on IR among moves

The Indianapolis Colts announced that the team has signed recently unretired longtime NFL quarterback Philip Rivers from their practice squad to the 53-man active roster. It was an expected move that paves the way for the 44-year-old quarterback (and freshly turned grandpa), who was surprisingly re-signed by the Colts earlier this week after not playing […]

REPORT: Philip Rivers to start at QB vs Seahawks

In a week full of surprises that even a Hollywood script writer wouldn’t have thought believable, Ian Rapoport is reporting that the unthinkable is happening tomorrow: Philip Rivers will start at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in 2025 against the vaunted Seattle Seahawks defense. This time last week Colts fans knew their playoff hopes were […]

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Indianapolis Colts Injury – RT Smith, CB Gardner And WR Gould Ruled OUT

The Indianapolis Colts today released their Friday injury report for Week 15 of the NFL season against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. Right tackle Braden Smith has been ruled OUT for this Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks due to neck and concussion injuries. Smith has been unable to practice all week, and therefore, will […]

Philip Rivers returning to the Colts is the thing of movies

Get your popcorn ready because things are about to get good or go terribly wrong. Either way, the scene the Indianapolis Colts are setting due to their reunion with Philip Rivers will be the thing of movies. How could it not be? The man is 44-years old and has been away from the NFL for […]

Colts QB Daniel Jones has heartfelt thank you to fans following season-ending injury

Indianapolis Colts injured starting quarterback Daniel Jones took to his personal Instagram account to communicate a heartfelt thank you to his teammates, the coaching staff, and the Horseshoe Faithful (via The Athletic’s James Boyd): Of course, Jones deserves a lot of credit and should be lauded for his leadership and toughness, having started and played […]

Colts seem to be preparing a certain QB to start on Sunday—and it may surprise some

According to ESPN’s Stephen Holder, the Indianapolis Colts are preparing a certain quarterback to start through two consecutive team practices this week, and the projected starting QB1 may surprise some: Philip Rivers. Despite being 44-years-old and having not played in an NFL game for going on 5 years, and having just re-signed with the Colts […]