Philip Rivers Earns 2nd Start
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Colts may need more aggressive game plan for Philip Rivers if they want to salvage their season
INDIANAPOLIS — Indianapolis Colts coach Shane Steichen prefers being the aggressive play-caller. He likes taking chances on third down, would rather go for it on fourth down than punt and enjoys finding creative ways to stretch the field. Right now, though, Steichen can't simply rely on his instincts.
The San Francisco 49ers officially will face off against Philip Rivers in Week 16 against the Indianapolis Colts.
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St. Michael Head Football Coach Philip Rivers hurls touchdown pass in return to NFL, Southeast Sports+
St. Michael Head Football Coach Philip Rivers connected on 18-of-27 passes, including one for a touchdown in the Indianapolis Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. For a 44-year-old QB-turned-coach,
Since last playing, Philip Rivers has had another child — he has 10 now — and one of his daughters has given birth.
Rivers completed 18 of his 27 passes for 120 yards and led a drive that put the Colts ahead with less than a minute left.
The Colts had one last desperation shot with the ball back and 18 seconds remaining. But Rivers' downfield pass to Michael Pittman was intercepted by Coby Bryant. And the Seattle offense took the field one last time to kneel down on a victory.