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WEEK 16 • MON 12/22 • 8:15 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers 10-4

Indianapolis Colts 8-6

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Head coach Shane Steichen on Monday confirmed Rivers would be the Colts' starting quarterback against the San Francisco 49ers.

Colts offense sees more for Philip Rivers after Week 15 performance

Head coach Shane Steichen on Monday confirmed Rivers would be the Colts' starting quarterback against the San Francisco 49ers.
Despite losing their last four games, the 8-6 Colts still have a chance to make the playoffs. Here's what the team is staring down over the final three weeks of the 2025 regular season:

How Colts could kick off vs. 49ers controlling AFC playoff destiny

Despite losing their last four games, the 8-6 Colts still have a chance to make the playoffs. Here's what the team is staring down over the final three weeks of the 2025 regular season:
The Colts start the new week of work in the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center weight room, as they prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.

Weight Room: Locked in for Monday Night

The Colts start the new week of work in the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center weight room, as they prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.
The Indianapolis Colts will celebrate “Indiana Nights” and wear their “Indiana Nights” alternate uniform when they host a Monday Night Football matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 22.

'Indiana Nights' to take center stage for 'Monday Night Football' in Indy

The Indianapolis Colts will celebrate “Indiana Nights” and wear their “Indiana Nights” alternate uniform when they host a Monday Night Football matchup with the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 22.
  1. Colts offense sees more for Philip Rivers after Week 15 performance
  2. Colts return home for primetime against the 49ers | Inside Football with Rick Venturi
  3. Lou Anarumo: Colts vs. 49ers, Week 16
  4. Jim Bob Cooter: Colts vs. 49ers, Week 16
  5. Brian Mason: Colts vs. 49ers, Week 16
  6. Sights and Sounds: Philip Rivers makes his return
  7. How Colts could kick off vs. 49ers controlling AFC playoff destiny
  8. Weight Room: Locked in for Monday Night
  9. 'Indiana Nights' to take center stage for 'Monday Night Football' in Indy
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Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi close the book on the heartbreaking loss to Seattle (3:27) and dive into how the gameplan will look different this week with Philip Rivers compared to last week against the Seahawks (10:09). Venturi takes a deep dive into the 49ers, who come in at 10-4 but still have some notable flaws (14:43). He lays out the defensive blueprints for the Colts to slow down Brock Purdy and San Francisco's offense (23:09), followed by his offensive blueprints for attacking a 49ers defense that has battled significant injuries up front and at linebacker (31:30). Lastly,  Rick gives his final instructions to the team on what it will take to get back on track and earn a victory at home in primetime on Monday Night Football (38:58).

Colts return home for primetime against the 49ers | Inside Football with Rick Venturi

Inside Football with Rick Venturi returns this week as Matt Taylor and Rick Venturi close the book on the heartbreaking loss to Seattle (3:27) and dive into how the gameplan will look different this week with Philip Rivers compared to last week against the Seahawks (10:09). Venturi takes a deep dive into the 49ers, who come in at 10-4 but still have some notable flaws (14:43). He lays out the defensive blueprints for the Colts to slow down Brock Purdy and San Francisco's offense (23:09), followed by his offensive blueprints for attacking a 49ers defense that has battled significant injuries up front and at linebacker (31:30). Lastly,  Rick gives his final instructions to the team on what it will take to get back on track and earn a victory at home in primetime on Monday Night Football (38:58).
JJ Stankevitz is joined by former Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation about how coaching high school football led to him falling in love with football again, and why the end of his career was so heartbreaking. JJ and Shaq also discuss the current Colts' defense, Jonathan Taylor and more in their conversation.

Why Shaquille Leonard fell in love with football again | The Colts Show

JJ Stankevitz is joined by former Colts All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard for a wide-ranging conversation about how coaching high school football led to him falling in love with football again, and why the end of his career was so heartbreaking. JJ and Shaq also discuss the current Colts' defense, Jonathan Taylor and more in their conversation.
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The Colts start the new week of work in the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center weight room, as they prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.
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Weight Room: Locked in for Monday Night

The Colts start the new week of work in the Indiana Farm Bureau Football Center weight room, as they prepare to face the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night Football.
The Colts teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to launch the Indiana Nights Limited Edition Collection, and we took it to new heights. Colts players and models showcased the bold alternate uniform design at Astrea, Indianapolis' newest rooftop bar, with Monument Circle as the backdrop. The collection features premium apparel and headwear with signature details like heathered blue accents, a sleek black helmet, and the iconic Indiana "C" logo. Grab yours at the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium, while supplies last.
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2025 Indiana Nights Collection

The Colts teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to launch the Indiana Nights Limited Edition Collection, and we took it to new heights. Colts players and models showcased the bold alternate uniform design at Astrea, Indianapolis' newest rooftop bar, with Monument Circle as the backdrop. The collection features premium apparel and headwear with signature details like heathered blue accents, a sleek black helmet, and the iconic Indiana "C" logo. Grab yours at the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium, while supplies last.
The Colts teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to launch the Indiana Nights Limited Edition Collection, and we took it to new heights. Colts players and models showcased the bold alternate uniform design at Astrea, Indianapolis' newest rooftop bar, with Monument Circle as the backdrop. The collection features premium apparel and headwear with signature details like heathered blue accents, a sleek black helmet, and the iconic Indiana "C" logo. Grab yours at the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium, while supplies last.
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Indiana Nights Collection: Behind the Scenes of the Photoshoot

The Colts teamed up with Mitchell & Ness to launch the Indiana Nights Limited Edition Collection, and we took it to new heights. Colts players and models showcased the bold alternate uniform design at Astrea, Indianapolis' newest rooftop bar, with Monument Circle as the backdrop. The collection features premium apparel and headwear with signature details like heathered blue accents, a sleek black helmet, and the iconic Indiana "C" logo. Grab yours at the Colts Pro Shop at Lucas Oil Stadium, while supplies last.
View exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Colts' Week 15 matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
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Behind the Scenes: Colts at Seahawks, Week 15

View exclusive behind-the-scenes photos from the Colts' Week 15 matchup versus the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
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Cheerleaders

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders from the Colts versus Houston Texans matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium!
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2025 Cheer Highlights: Colts vs. Texans

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders from the Colts versus Houston Texans matchup at Lucas Oil Stadium!
Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting uniforms highlighting the team's Salute to Service game in Week 8 versus the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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2025 Cheer Highlights: Colts vs. Titans

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting uniforms highlighting the team's Salute to Service game in Week 8 versus the Tennessee Titans at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting their Crucial Catch uniforms and poms during the Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
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2025 Cheer Highlights: Colts vs. Cardinals

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting their Crucial Catch uniforms and poms during the Week 6 game against the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting their special 'Kicking The Stigma' poms during the Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium — as part of the team's ongoing effort to raise awareness about mental health and wellness.
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2025 Cheer Highlights: Colts vs. Raiders

Check out the top photos of the Colts Cheerleaders sporting their special 'Kicking The Stigma' poms during the Week 5 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium — as part of the team's ongoing effort to raise awareness about mental health and wellness.
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Roster Moves

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Colts sign G LaDarius Henderson, G Bill Murray, T Zach Thomas to practice squad

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Colts sign QB Philip Rivers to 53-man roster from practice squad, place T Braden Smith on injured reserve

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Colts sign QB Philip Rivers to practice squad

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Colts place CB Charvarius Ward Sr. on injured reserve, sign K Blake Grupe, QB Brett Rypien to 53-man roster from practice squad

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Colts place QB Daniel Jones, CB Chris Lammons on injured reserve

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Colts activate LB Jaylon Carlies from Injured Reserve list; elevate K Blake Grupe and DT Chris Wormley to active roster from practice squad for Week 14

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Colts sign K Blake Grupe to practice squad, release C Jimmy Morrissey from practice squad

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Colts waive K Michael Badgley

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Colts elevate DT Chris Wormley to active roster from practice squad for Week 13

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Colts place WR Ashton Dulin on injured reserve, sign S George Odum to 53-man roster from practice squad; sign CB Cameron Mitchell to practice squad

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Colts activate CB Charvarius Ward Sr. from IR, waive CB Cameron Mitchell

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Colts sign DE Viliami Fehoko Jr., S George Odum, WR Eli Pancol, DT Chris Wormley to practice squad; release DE Tanoh Kpassagnon, TE Max Mang, CB Troy Pride Jr. from practice squad

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Colts sign WR Laquon Treadwell to 53-man roster from practice squad; elevate DE Durell Nchami, DT Tim Smith to active roster from practice squad for Week 10

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Colts place DT DeForest Buckner on injured reserve

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Colts release DB David Long Jr. from practice squad; sign LB Chad Muma, S Trey Washington to practice squad

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Colts acquire CB Sauce Gardner from New York Jets in exchange for 2026, 2027 first-round picks and WR Adonai Mitchell

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