Rivers is set to start for the first time since the Colts' last playoff game on Jan. 9, 2021, when they played the Buffalo Bills.

The starting quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday’s NFL game against the Seattle Seahawks is still to be decided, coach Shane Steichen said on Friday afternoon.

The Colts’ remaining schedule is arguably the definition of a gauntlet by NFL standards, with each of their five remaining contests featuring teams vying for the division lead. Not only is each team poised to win its division, but there’s a reality where every one of Indy’s remaining opponents could make the playoffs.

Colts are leaning on 44-year-old Philip Rivers to rescue their season, and it starts with Week 15 game against Seahawks

Looking at their schedule, it’s not going to work. They have a tough road with really good defenses. Philip is a sitting duck."

A desperate Colts side brought Rivers out of retirement by agreeing to add the 44-year-old quarterback to their practice squad on Tuesday.

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