With Philip Rivers returning to the NFL, one key part of his Indianapolis Colts contract is a reset of his health insurance from the league, which was set to expire.

In the overall AFC playoff picture, the Colts remain on the outside looking in. They are the eighth seed and are one game behind the 9-5 Texans for the final wildcard spot. The other two wildcard teams, the LA Chargers and the Buffalo Bills, are both 10-4.

The Colts didn’t check in with Andrew Luck before turning to Philip Rivers . Luck, the retired quarterback, said his former team never gave him a chance to ponder an NFL comeback during a Wednesday appearance on “The Jim Rome Show .” “I had zero chances to say no,” Luck, 36, said.

The Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers understand the stakes Monday night. Both teams find themselves in the throes of tight division races where one more loss could eliminate them.

The Indianapolis Colts vs. Seattle Seahawks game kicks off at 4:25 p.m. ET/1:25 p.m. PT on Sunday, Dec. 14, 2025. The Week 15 game between the Colts and Seahawks will air in local markets on CBS, which means if it's on in your area, it'll also stream live on Paramount+. You can also tune in on mobile devices with NFL+.

In the aftermath of a valiant effort by Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts in Sunday's 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks, the 44-year-old quarterback's performance in the game is being evaluated by people within the league.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Dan Graziano break down why the Colts may stick with Philip Rivers over Anthony Richardson.