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3 Reasons Colts Should Hire Philip Rivers as a Coach

3 Reasons Colts Should Hire Philip Rivers as a Coach

Philip Rivers coming out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts is already a legendary NFL story. After five years of retirement, Rivers came back to play the hornet's nest that is the Seattle Seahawks.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 22
Colts kicked while they are already down before their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers even kicks off

Colts kicked while they are already down before their Week 16 Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers even kicks off

The Indianapolis Colts have yet to take the field for their Week 16 game as they are set to host the San Francisco 49ers for Monday Night Football. Even

NFL News / A to Z Sports / December 21
Colts take another shot to find their quarterback of the future, but they do it in an unorthodox way in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

Colts take another shot to find their quarterback of the future, but they do it in an unorthodox way in a new 2026 NFL mock draft

The Indianapolis Colts are going to be in a tough spot when the offseason arrives. They have no idea who their starting quarterback will be in 2026, and their lack of draft assets will limit their ability to address that problem in the 2026 NFL Draft.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 21
Colts vs. 49ers Primetime Clash Regarded as One of Most Important

Colts vs. 49ers Primetime Clash Regarded as One of Most Important

The Indianapolis Colts' 2025 season has been one of pure joy and utter heartbreak. After starting 8-2 and looking to be a legitimate Super Bowl contender, Indy has lost four straight since.

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The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Multiple 3-rushing-TD games in a season' quiz

How many of the 55 NFL players to get a hat-trick of rushing touchdowns multiple times in the same season can you name in eight minutes?

Jonathan Taylor News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 21
Jonathan Taylor's Rushing Crown Overtaken By AFC Foe

Jonathan Taylor's Rushing Crown Overtaken By AFC Foe

The Indianapolis Colts are sitting idle on Sunday before a crucial primetime showdown against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. With Philip Rivers expected to get his second start of the season, the Colts' offense will likely run through the legs of Jonathan Taylor once again.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 21
Colts get a last second lump of coal in their stocking just ahead of Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers

Colts get a last second lump of coal in their stocking just ahead of Monday Night Football matchup with the 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts are in must-win territory for each of their final three games of the season. First up is their matchup with the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 21
3 Games Colts Fans Must Watch Closely on Sunday

3 Games Colts Fans Must Watch Closely on Sunday

With the Indianapolis Colts not kicking off until Monday night, Sunday effectively becomes a full day of scoreboard watching in the Circle City Sitting one spot outside the AFC playoff picture, the Colts don’t just need to handle their own business — they need help.

Philip Rivers News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 21
Pair Of NFL's Biggest Names Show Love to Philip Rivers

Pair Of NFL's Biggest Names Show Love to Philip Rivers

Primetime for the Indianapolis Colts is quickly approaching, as the squad will defend home turf against the San Francisco 49ers tomorrow night from Lucas Oil Stadium.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20
AFC Notes: Anthony Richardson, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

AFC Notes: Anthony Richardson, Cam Ward, Colts, Jaguars, Titans

Colts HC Shane Steichen commented on QB Anthony Richardson‘s return from an orbital fracture after a freak accident that wound up with the young quarterback undergoing surgery.

DeForest Buckner News / Pro Football Rumors / December 20
Colts To Activate DT DeForest Buckner

Colts To Activate DT DeForest Buckner

A neck injury forced Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner to IR on Nov. 7. After a five-game absence, Buckner will return Monday against the 49ers, head coach Shane Steichen announced (via Adam Schefter of ESPN).

NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 20
Superstar Return for Colts Looking Very Promising for 49ers Matchup

Superstar Return for Colts Looking Very Promising for 49ers Matchup

The Indianapolis Colts are nearing the end of their 2025 season, with growing pressure to win. It won't get easier when they host the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium in Week 16.

Indianapolis Colts News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 20
DeForest Buckner in, Sauce Gardner out for Colts-49ers game

DeForest Buckner in, Sauce Gardner out for Colts-49ers game

The Indianapolis Colts will regain a key piece of their defensive front while remaining shorthanded in the secondary for Monday night’s matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

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DeForest Buckner News / A to Z Sports / December 20
DeForest Buckner is tracking to check an important box as he attempts to return from the IR and rejoin the Colts on the field

DeForest Buckner is tracking to check an important box as he attempts to return from the IR and rejoin the Colts on the field

The Indianapolis Colts defense played their tails off in Week 15 and came close to leading the team to an upset victory over the Seattle Seahawks. They

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 20
Kyle Shanahan Says Colts' Philip Rivers 'One of the Best' He's Watched

Kyle Shanahan Says Colts' Philip Rivers 'One of the Best' He's Watched

The Indianapolis Colts have a big chance to shine on Monday Night Football for their Week 16 clash with the San Francisco 49ers. The Colts can't keep losing with their playoff hopes dying fast, so this could classify as the most important game of the year for Shane Steichen and Co.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 19
Colts' Best Defender Trending Toward Return vs. 49ers

Colts' Best Defender Trending Toward Return vs. 49ers

Injuries have hit the Indianapolis Colts hard over the past few weeks as they've lost their starting quarterback, both top cornerbacks, and their veteran defensive leader.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 19
Colts' Limited Offense Reveals Clear Betting Value vs. 49ers

Colts' Limited Offense Reveals Clear Betting Value vs. 49ers

It looks like the Indianapolis Colts are rolling with Philip Rivers again for their Monday night matchup against the San Francisco 49ers in Week 16. That gives us another interesting slate of bets to examine as Vegas continues adjusting to whatever direction the Colts’ front office is leaning.

Philip Rivers News / Pro Football Rumors / December 19
Philip Rivers Tied To Vet-Minimum Salary

Philip Rivers Tied To Vet-Minimum Salary

When the Browns added Joe Flacco late in the 2023 season, he began on the team’s practice squad before bumping up to the active roster. The journeyman also played for more than the prorated veteran minimum.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 19
Three Ways Colts Can Cruise to Victory vs. 49ers

Three Ways Colts Can Cruise to Victory vs. 49ers

It's been just over a week since Philip Rivers came out of retirement to rejoin the Indianapolis Colts, and he'll be getting his second start of the season as Indy hosts the San Francisco 49ers for a Monday Night Football showdown.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 19
Teammates share what Philip Rivers has brought Colts amid shocking return

Teammates share what Philip Rivers has brought Colts amid shocking return

The 8-6 Indianapolis Colts need quarterback Philip Rivers to be more than just a good story amid his shocking return to the NFL if the Colts are to play

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Indianapolis Colts News / 5 GOATs / December 18
Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. reacts to Daniel Jones suffering season-ending injury: ‘Everybody loves Dan’

Colts WR Michael Pittman Jr. reacts to Daniel Jones suffering season-ending injury: ‘Everybody loves Dan’

Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. loved what Daniel Jones brought to the team this season. On3 recently spoke to Pittman, and he was asked about his reaction to Jones suffering a season-ending Achilles injury earlier this month.

Indianapolis Colts News / Total Apex Sports / December 18

Indianapolis Colts Injury Report: The Good, The Bad, and The 'Wait and See'

It’s Week 16, folks. That magical time of year when fantasy football dreams go to die, and NFL rosters look more like a MASH unit than a professional sports team.

Anthony Richardson News / Pro Football Rumors / December 18
Colts Open QB Anthony Richardson’s Practice Window

Colts Open QB Anthony Richardson’s Practice Window

Anthony Richardson may not play again in 2025, but he will at least see time on the practice field late in the year. The Colts have designated Richardson for return from injured reserve, Shane Steichen announced on Thursday.

Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 18
Brady thinks he could do more than just follow Rivers, return to NFL

Tom Brady thinks he could do more than just follow Philip Rivers, return to NFL

Brady's well-known "TB12 Method" helped him remain in tremendous physical condition and continue playing at an MVP level into his 40s.

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. has big wish amid return of Philip Rivers
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Indianapolis Colts News / Yardbarker / December 17
Colts' Richardson has big wish amid return of Philip Rivers

Colts' Anthony Richardson Sr. has big wish amid return of Philip Rivers

The shocking return of 44-year-old Rivers to the Colts may have caused some to miss that Richardson was recently cleared to resume football activities. 

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