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Philip Rivers signing: Monday Night Football broadcast reveals new wrinkle on Colts bringing in QB

There was one important thing that led to the Indianapolis Colts signing NFL legend Philip Rivers for the rest of the season. During the Monday Night Football broadcast, sideline reporter Laura Rutledge shared the story of how the Colts made the final decision on Rivers.

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Colts Rookie Exits Early vs. 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts are in the middle of a shootout against the San Francisco 49ers, but they've already lost two players to injury in the first half.

Indianapolis Colts News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 22

Colts' Injury Issues Persist, Lose Promising Center vs. 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts have lost starting center Tanor Bortolini for the rest of the game against the San Francisco 49ers in a 'gotta have it' battle. Now, backup Danny Pinter has entered the contest as the general of the offensive line.

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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?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 23

'MNF' takeaways: 49ers remain in play for NFC's No. 1 seed with blowout win

The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.

Cam Ward's steady improvement should give Titans fans hope

Trevor Lawrence joined historic company with performance against Broncos

Was embarrassing home loss to Jaguars good timing for Broncos?

Evaluating how Lions can rebound after disappointing 2025 season

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

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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.

NFL News / Indianapolis Colts on SI / December 22

Colts' Offensive Pillar Won't Make Critical 49ers Primetime Clash

The Indianapolis Colts are nearing a massive primetime matchup on Monday Night Football with the white-hot San Francisco 49ers. Essentially, Indy's playoff hopes lie in the balance when the bright lights hit Lucas Oil Stadium.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Colts are shaking up starting lineup due to injuries piling up ahead of their Week 16 matchup against 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts have had injuries derail what looked like a promising season. Everyone knows the team lost QB Daniel Jones to a torn right Achilles tendon, but they will also be without both their starting tackles in Week 16 vs.

Philip Rivers News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Philip Rivers' NFL Comeback Includes Genius Off-Field Move

After coming out of retirement on Dec. 11, Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers will make his second start in a row against the San Francisco 49ers on “Monday Night Football.” The 44-year-old almost pulled out a storybook win in his NFL return against the Seattle Seahawks, but the Colts ultimately fell short in the 18-16 loss.

Indianapolis Colts News / Athlon Sports / December 22

Colts Announce QB News on Monday

The Indianapolis Colts announced a series of roster moves on Monday as they head into a must-win matchup against the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 22

Colts’ Kwity Paye channels Philip Rivers with excitement for 49ers tilt

The Indianapolis Colts will be playing for their postseason lives against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football. Defensive end Kwity Paye can’t wait to get on the field.

Indianapolis Colts News / A to Z Sports / December 22

Colts small but eye raising move might point towards a shocking change to their starting lineup against the 49ers

The Indianapolis Colts got good and bad news on the injury front this week. The good news is that DeForest Buckner is back from the IR and set to play against his former team, the San Francisco 49ers, in Week 16.