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Philip Rivers answered the call when the Indianapolis Colts needed him most and almost led the team to an upset victory over the Seattle Seahawks, but fell short.
The Seahawks were able to pull out an 18-16 victory on Sunday thanks to kicker Jason Myers’ six field goals. Rivers scored a touchdown in his return, but couldn’t muster a more explosive offense in the second half. He gave a performance as realistic as a 44-year-old who hadn’t played in almost five years.
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers walks the sideline during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Back home in Alabama, the high school football team he coaches watched as the Colts quarterback attempted to guide his team to victory. Rivers coached football at St. Michael Catholic High School before returning to the field. He said he hoped he was able to inspire young people.
“Maybe it will inspire or teach you not to run or not be afraid of what may or may not happen,” Rivers said after the game. “I hope when I think about my sons and the ball players I look after at school, they’ll say, ‘Damn, coach wasn’t scared.’
“There is a doubt, and it is real. The guaranteed safe bet is to go home or not to go, and the other is: ‘Shoot, let’s see what happens’. I hope that in that sense it can be positive for some young boys or young people.”
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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) reacts after throwing an interception during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Stephen Brashear)
Rivers entered an exclusive club when he threw a touchdown pass to Josh Downs. He became the fifth player in NFL history to throw a TD pass at age 44 or older, joining Tom Brady, George Blanda, Steve DeBerg and Vinny Testaverde.
“It’s been 1,800 days since I’ve had a touchdown — or an interception for that matter. So we checked both of those boxes,” Rivers said.
Last month, Rivers was named one of 26 semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026. But his eligibility will be reset due to his appearance in the game.
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Now, early Rivers can be candidates for the 2031 class.
