Philip Rivers returned to the NFL and played a solid but limited game for the Indianapolis Colts in a close loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He was efficient and nearly led a late comeback, but the Colts fell 18–16.
Basic stat line
Rivers completed 18 of 27 passes for 120 yards, with 1 touchdown and 1 interception in the Colts’ 18–16 loss to Seattle. He was sacked twice and turned the ball over only on a final desperation deep throw in the closing seconds.
Game impact
At age 44 and in his first NFL game since the 2020 season, Rivers ran a conservative, short-pass offense designed to get the ball out quickly. He led a late drive to set up a 60‑yard field goal that briefly gave the Colts a 16–15 lead before Seattle answered with the game‑winning kick.
Box score style summary
Aspect| Rivers’ performance
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Result| Colts lost 18–16 to Seahawks 145
Completions| 18 of 27 passes 145
Passing yards| 120 yards 145
TD / INT| 1 touchdown, 1 interception (on final heave) 45
Sacks taken| 2 sacks 5
Overall view| Efficient, low‑risk game management in first start since 2020,
but not enough to secure the win 25
