FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS

Philip Rivers was hit three times by Seahawks defenders on Sunday, which was his first time in a helmet and shoulder pads in nearly five years. 

Richardson was placed on injured reserve with a fractured orbital bone in Week 7.

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:

Former Colts three-time All-Pro linebacker Shaquille Leonard joined this week's episode of The Colts Show for a wide-ranging conversation about everything from high school football to the 2025 Colts.

Steichen said on Monday that Richardson has been cleared to begin physical activity, but when he will return to practice is undetermined.

Rivers didn't run from another opportunity to play football, no matter the doubts he may have naturally had about playing again at the age of 44 after a five-year layoff. 

Philip Rivers threw career touchdown No. 422 and took every snap behind center for the Colts on Sunday, but he came away from his first game in nearly five years mainly disappointed in the outcome for his team. 

Grupe nailed a 60-yard field goal in the Colts' Week 15 game against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday.

Jones posted on Instagram Thursday night expressing his gratitude for the encouragement he's received over the last few days.

14 current Colts players, including Mo Alie-Cox and Jonathan Taylor, were on the team in 2020 when Rivers led the Colts to an 11-5 record and a playoff appearance.