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Philip Rivers was back on the scoreboard when the Indianapolis Colts quarterback threw a touchdown pass in the first half against the Seattle Seahawks.
Rivers had gone 1,800 days without throwing a touchdown pass. The last of his career came in the 2020 playoffs against the Buffalo Bills on January 9, 2021. He threw two touchdown passes that day, but the Colts lost and were eliminated from the playoffs.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) looks to throw during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
It was thought to be the last time Rivers would be on a football field in a professional capacity until the Colts came calling. Indianapolis signed Rivers and started him on Sunday.
He threw a touchdown pass to Josh Downs in the second quarter as the Colts took a 13-6 halftime lead. Rivers was 10 of 16 with 82 passing yards. His longest completion of the half was 17 yards to Tyler Warren.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) throws during the first half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
Rivers’ comeback story has been nothing short of incredible. For him to even be able to put the equipment back on and feel comfortable being back on the field is an accomplishment in itself.
The Colts were hoping Rivers would be able to keep Indianapolis afloat in the playoff race after Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending torn Achilles last week. Indianapolis has lost three games in a row heading into the Seattle game and four of its last five.
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The 44-year-old quarterback has 63,440 passing yards and 421 passing touchdowns in his career. He spent 16 of his 17 seasons with the Chargers organization.
