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Powerful Piece of Colts' Offense Has Bleak Status for Seahawks Clash

Powerful Piece of Colts' Offense Has Bleak Status for Seahawks Clash

In what's been a wild week filled with quarterback drama, the Indianapolis Colts must set their sights on a crucial Week 15 road matchup with the Seattle Seahawks.

Indianapolis Colts News / Bleacher Report / December 11
Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 11
Colts Passed on Opportunity to Sign Former MVP Quarterback

Colts Passed on Opportunity to Sign Former MVP Quarterback

Late Sunday night, after the Indianapolis Colts fell short to the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road for the 11th consecutive time, Colts head coach Shane Steichen was on the phone with Hall of Fame candidate Philip Rivers discussing a possible return to Indy after news broke that Daniel Jones ruptured his right Achilles tendon.

Riley Leonard News / Field Level Media / December 11
Colts QB Riley Leonard healthy, on edge with role in limbo

Colts QB Riley Leonard healthy, on edge with role in limbo

Life is moving in fast-forward for rookie quarterback Riley Leonard since he grabbed his helmet and ran onto the field to replace injured Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones in Jacksonville last Sunday.

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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 4,000 yards after turning 35 years old can you name in five minutes?

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Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Kurt Warner shares worrisome concerns over Philip Rivers NFL return

Kurt Warner shares worrisome concerns over Philip Rivers NFL return

The Indianapolis Colts have dominated the headlines ever since signing Philip Rivers out of retirement. The 44-year-old quarterback will take over for Daniel Jones, who tore his Achilles during Week 14.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Braden Smith News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 11
Colts' Braden Smith Earns One of NFL's Most Respected Awards

Colts' Braden Smith Earns One of NFL's Most Respected Awards

As the Indianapolis Colts prepare for their clash with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, all eyes are on the sudden and shocking signing of 44-year-old Philip Rivers, who had been retired for five years before inking the deal.

Indianapolis Colts News / Larry Brown Sports / December 11
Cam Newton goes off on the Colts

Cam Newton goes off on the Colts

The Indianapolis Colts shocked the NFL when they signed Philip Rivers on Tuesday, and Cam Newton feels strongly that the team could have done much better.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Colts vs. Seahawks bold predictions for Week 15 clash

Colts vs. Seahawks bold predictions for Week 15 clash

Suddenly, there is life within the Indianapolis Colts organization. The team has lost three games in a row and starting quarterback Daniel Jones went down and out for the season with an Achilles injury in their loss last week to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 11
Philip Rivers 'Not Here to Save the Day' With Colts Comeback

Philip Rivers 'Not Here to Save the Day' With Colts Comeback

When Daniel Jones went down with a torn Achilles on Sunday, Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen and general manager Chris Ballard were immediately in crisis prevention mode to try to salvage their eight-win season.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop

Fantasy football Week 15: Four players who could flop

You can't afford any bust performances this week, and we have you covered with four players who might flop in the first round.

Scout's take about Texas QB Arch Manning's NFL Draft stock may surprise you
Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. shares huge request for Philip Rivers after NFL return
Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Philip Rivers plays for Colts in NFL return
Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams
The 'Sports Hall of Fames' quiz
Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 11
Michael Pittman Jr. shares request for Philip Rivers after NFL return

Colts' Michael Pittman Jr. shares huge request for Philip Rivers after NFL return

Pittman Jr. had a message for Rivers as he returns from a lengthy NFL hiatus.

Philip Rivers opens up about returning to NFL, Colts after not playing since 2020 season
Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Philip Rivers plays for Colts in NFL return
Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
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The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
 The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
 The 'Most passing yards by an NFL rookie' quiz
The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
 The 'AL and NL MVPs since 2000' quiz
The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz
NFL News / Last Word On Sports / December 11
Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

Drew Allar May Be a Perfect Draft Choice for the Colts

With the 2025 NFL season winding down, draft talks are heating up. The Indianapolis Colts are in a tough spot when it comes to the next 2 drafts. They traded their next 2 first-round picks to the New York Jets for corner Sauce Gardner at this year’s deadline.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 11
Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Rivers plays for Colts

Coaches, executives expect 'disaster' if Philip Rivers plays for Colts in NFL return

The 44-year-old Rivers ending his retirement to sign with the Colts' practice squad this week became the most interesting NFL-related story of the first half of December. 

Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers
Colts may have viewed Philip Rivers as an option before Daniel Jones injury
Cities that have infamously lost their beloved sports teams
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
49ers HC reflects on talks with Philip Rivers during 2022 season

49ers' Kyle Shanahan reflects on talks with Philip Rivers during 2022 season

The 44-year-old Rivers came out of retirement to join the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad this week.

Philip Rivers returns: What Colts practice-squad QB has been doing since his 2021 retirement
Are Colts planning to start Philip Rivers vs. Seahawks after remarkable return?
Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / December 11
Mike Macdonald addresses 'tricky' matchup against Colts, Philip Rivers

Seahawks' Mike Macdonald addresses 'tricky' matchup against Colts, Philip Rivers

As of Thursday morning, it certainly appeared that recently-unretired quarterback Philip Rivers will start for the 8-5 Indianapolis Colts when they play at the 10-3 Seattle Seahawks.

Colts reportedly made this practice schedule change with Philip Rivers in mind
Philip Rivers opens up about returning to NFL, Colts after not playing since 2020 season
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 11
Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time

Colts could turn to Philip Rivers in battle vs. Seahawks, Father Time

Philip Rivers didn't sound like a guy coming out of retirement to sit on the bench. Rivers, 44, an eight-time Pro Bowl participant and Pro Football Hall

DeForest Buckner News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 11
Colts make huge DeForest Buckner injury move before Seahawks game

Colts make huge DeForest Buckner injury move before Seahawks game

The Indianapolis Colts lost their third straight game in Week 14. The Jacksonville Jaguars surpassed Indianapolis for the division lead with last Sunday’s 36-19 win.

Indianapolis Colts News / FirstSportz / December 11
Philip Rivers Reveals Daniel Jones’ Excitement Handing Over No. 17 Jersey

Philip Rivers Reveals Daniel Jones’ Excitement Handing Over No. 17 Jersey

The time has finally arrived for the incredible return of Philip Rivers, as the 44-year-old future Hall of Famer appeared in front of reporters as a member of the Indianapolis Colts again.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 10
Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

Shane Steichen details how Colts signed Philip Rivers

An Indianapolis Colts team experiencing a quarterback crisis convinced 44-year-old Philip Rivers to come out of retirement and join their practice squad.

JJ Watt shares great tidbit about Philip Rivers’ return to Colts
Possible Philip Rivers-Colts reunion is a wild, terrible idea
The 'Oldest 4,000-passing-yard seasons' quiz
The most crushing defeats in NFL playoff history
Colts may start Philip Rivers in Week 15; history suggests that it wouldn't go well
DeForest Buckner News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10
Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

Colts Designating DT DeForest Buckner To Return

The Colts are designating DT DeForest Buckner to return from injured reserve today, per Stephen Holder. This opens a three-week window for him to practice with the team before he has to be added to the active roster.  It’s some much-needed good news on the injury front for Indianapolis.

Charvarius Ward News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 10
Colts Announce Several Moves, Including Placing CB Charvarius Ward On IR

Colts Announce Several Moves, Including Placing CB Charvarius Ward On IR

The Colts announced they placed veteran CB Charvarius Ward on injured reserve after he sustained yet another concussion this season. He’ll miss the rest

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