Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Rivers will start against San Francisco after his first game in nearly five years.
- Rivers went 18-of-27 for 120 yards in Week 15 at Seattle and threw a late interception to Coby Bryant that sealed an 18-16 defeat.
- The Colts brought Rivers in for a workout, signed him to the practice squad, promoted him to the active roster, and named him starter within days.
- Steichen praised Rivers’ game management and leadership and said the 44-year-old reported feeling good physically after the game.
- Rivers’ return restarts the five-year Pro Football Hall of Fame waiting period as the 8-6 Colts face the 49ers, Jaguars, and Texans to close the regular season.