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Rivers completed 18 of his 27 passes for 120 yards and led a drive that put the Colts ahead with less than a minute left.
As of last week, and without even being on the Colts' 53-man roster, quarterback Philip Rivers had 15-1 odds to win the NFL's comeback player of the year award.
NFL legend Ben Roethlisberger, a part of the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor class of 2025, made it perfectly clear on Monday — he isn't interested in a Philip Rivers-esque comeback. Roethlisberger told reporters that he isn't interested in returning to the NFL, concerned with how his body would hold up in the violent game we all know and love.
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St. Michael Head Football Coach Philip Rivers hurls touchdown pass in return to NFL, Southeast Sports+
St. Michael Head Football Coach Philip Rivers connected on 18-of-27 passes, including one for a touchdown in the Indianapolis Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. For a 44-year-old QB-turned-coach,
Week 15 in the NFL brought abnormal scenarios and unpredictable moments that were voiced, producing some unforgettable quotes.
The Colts had one last desperation shot with the ball back and 18 seconds remaining. But Rivers' downfield pass to Michael Pittman was intercepted by Coby Bryant. And the Seattle offense took the field one last time to kneel down on a victory.
The Chiefs have been eliminated from playoff contention with the Chargers ' 16-13 win. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes tore his ACL in today's loss. Meanwhile atop the AFC East, the Bills held off the Patriots in a 35-31 win.