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Colts' Philip Rivers: Remaining starter for Week 16
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Philip Rivers will draw another start during Monday Night Football against the 49ers in Week 16 on Dec. 22, James Boyd of The Athletic reports.Rivers made his first start since January 2021 during Indianapolis' narrow 18-16 loss to the Seahawks on Sunday in which he completed 18 of 27 pass attempts for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing five yards on his only carry. While the 44-year-old signal-caller's numbers were excessively modest, he piloted the Colts offense with prudence and kept the team competitive in a difficult road environment. He'll have an opportunity to build on that production at home next week versus a 49ers defense that's lost multiple key playmakers.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: Makes first start since 2020 season
Philip Rivers completed 18 of 27 pass attempts for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception while losing five yards on his only carry in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seahawks.Rivers performed about as well as you could expect Sunday from a player coming out of retirement after nearly a five-year absence. The 44-year-old attempted short, safe passes while keeping the Indianapolis Colts competitive against a daunting opponent. Rivers was finally asked to take a shot down the field in the closing moments of the contest in order to get his club into range for a game-winning field goal, but he airmailed his target for his only interception. It was a valiant effort from Rivers given Indianapolis' desperate circumstances, but his game-manager style of play is unlikely to produce alluring fantasy numbers. That said, next Monday's matchup against San Francisco's depleted defensive unit presents a softer matchup for Rivers' second start of the campaign.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: Signed ahead of expected start
The Indianapolis Colts signed Philip Rivers off their practice squad Saturday.The move puts Rivers on track to play Sunday against the Seahawks, with Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reporting earlier Saturday that the 44-year-old is expected to start in Week 15, while rookie sixth-round pick Riley Leonard serves as the backup. The Colts have yet to confirm that Rivers will start, but if he does, he would be making his first NFL appearance since Jan. 9, 2021. Rivers was a full participant in practice throughout the week after the Colts signed him to their practice squad Wednesday.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: Looks set to start at QB
Philip Rivers will start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Seahawks on Sunday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports. He will be activated from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.Following Daniel Jones' season-ending torn Achilles injury in Week 14, the Colts signed Rivers to the practice squad Wednesday, and the 44-year-old split first-team reps with rookie Riley Leonard during Week 15 prep. Per Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis, head coach Shane Steichen noted after Friday's practice that the team was "working through" a decision on who to start Sunday, and it seems the Colts will go with the veteran quarterback, who last saw action in the 2020 season with Indianapolis, when he completed 68.0 percent of his passes for 4,169 yards, 24 touchdowns and 11 interceptions across 16 regular-season games. The Colts need to activate Rivers from the practice squad. And while everything is trending toward Rivers getting the starting nod, including Rapoport's report, there hasn't been an official announcement from the team.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: Week 15 starting QB TBD
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen noted Friday that a decision on who will start at QB in Sunday's game against the Seahawks (between Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard) has yet to be made, Mike Chappell of Fox 59 News Indianapolis reports."We're working through that," Steichen said Friday of the team's Week 15 QB plans. Per Stephen Holder of ESPN.com, Rivers has looked good and moved around well during practice, while Kevin Bowen of 107.5 The Fan Indianapolis relays that Leonard took some starting reps this week. For his part, James Boyd of The Athletic believes that Rivers will get the nod, a notion put forth by Holder on Thursday. In any case, in order for Rivers to be available as either a starter or backup versus Seattle, he must first be elevated from the Colts' practice squad ahead of Saturday's deadline.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: In play to start this week
Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen said Wednesday that he'll wait until the end of the week before deciding between Philip Rivers and Riley Leonard (knee) as the starting quarterback for Sunday's game in Seattle, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.Rivers, 44, hasn't played in an NFL game since Jan. 9, 2021, and he even acknowledged Wednesday that he's heavier now than he was at the time he stepped away from football, per James Boyd of The Athletic. Steichen mentioned the need to get "back into football shape" but didn't explicitly shut the door on Rivers starting immediately. It's a big ask, but the team doesn't seem to have much confidence in Leonard, who entered the season as a third-stringer and suffered a PCL injury after replacing Daniel Jones (Achilles) during Sunday's loss at Jacksonville. Leonard stayed in the game and is now practicing Wednesday, but it's possible the minor injury impacts his mobility and thus plays a role in the decision as to who starts under center in Week 15.
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Colts' Philip Rivers: Officially joins Colts' practice squad
Philip Rivers officially joined the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad Wednesday, JJ Stankevitz of the team's official site reports.Rivers, who had retired after the 2020 season, bolsters a Colts QB corps that has been hit hard by injuries. Daniel Jones is out for the season with an Achilles' injury, Anthony Richardson (orbital) remains on IR, and Riley Leonard is dealing with a knee injury ahead of Sunday's game against the Seahawks. For now, Brett Rypien is the healthiest option on the team's active roster, but Stephen Holder of ESPN.com relayed Wednesday via coach Shane Steichen that Rivers will be evaluated as the week progresses, with Indianapolis' Week 15 QB plans yet to be determined.
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Philip Rivers: Joining Indy's practice squad
Philip Rivers agreed Tuesday to sign with the Colts' practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.Rivers turned 44 years old earlier this week and is nearly five full years removed from his last NFL action, but the eight-time Pro Bowler apparently made enough of an impression during his workout Monday for the quarterback-needy Colts to bring him back into the fold. With Daniel Jones (Achilles) lost for the season and Anthony Richardson (orbital) lacking a clear timeline to return, rookie Riley Leonard (knee) is the next man up for Indianapolis, but his availability for Sunday's game in Seattle is looking dicey after he sustained a Grade 1 PCL sprain in Week 14. Rivers will join Brett Rypien as quarterbacks on Indianapolis' practice squad, with Rapoport suggesting that Rivers may even be the preferred option of the two to start this week if Leonard can't go. Rivers has plenty of experience with head coach Shane Steichen's offensive system from their time together over parts of eight seasons with the Chargers, so the veteran signal-caller's ability to quickly digest the new playbook is less of a concern than whether he can still hold up physically. During his last NFL campaign back in 2020 with Indianapolis, Rivers started all 16 regular-season contests and completed 68.0 percent of his passes for 7.7 yards per attempt and a 24:11 TD:INT.
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Philip Rivers: Auditioning for Colts
Philip Rivers will work out with the Colts on Tuesday and could sign with their practice squad, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.The Colts suffered a significant blow to their playoff hopes in a Week 14 loss to the Jaguars when Daniel Jones suffered a torn Achilles. Riley Leonard (knee) is projected to take over as the starter, though the team is surveying all potential options to fortify their quarterback room. While he had an excellent career, Rivers hasn't played in the NFL since 2020 and has most recently been the coach of a high school football team. Rivers may join the team as insurance, but it's difficult to imagine him actually suiting up for the team.
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Philip Rivers: Comeback not ruled out
Philip Rivers said Tuesday that he hasn't completely ruled out a return to the NFL, despite announcing his retirement in January, Sam Farmer of the Los Angeles Times reports.While the report notes that a potential Rivers comeback isn't imminent, the quarterback is aiming to get in shape just in case an opportunity arises for a late-season return to an NFL team. The possibility of Rivers pursuing a return to the field predictably became a source of speculation after the Colts lost Carson Wentz to a foot injury that could sideline him early on this season. At least for the time being, the Colts seem content to see what that have in No. 2 signal-caller Jacob Eason rather than attempting to coax Rivers out of retirement. In his lone season with Indianapolis in 2020, Rivers started all 16 games and completed 68 percent of his passes for 7.7 yards per attempt and a 24:11 TD:INT.
Philip Rivers
#17 QB / Indianapolis Colts / EXP: 18YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 228 lb Age: 44 College: NC State Bye 11Fantasy Points by Week
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