Phillip Rivers provides stability: It wasn't flashy by any means, but Rivers did provide the Colts needed stability at quarterback. He helped the Colts' offense sustain drives and kept the ball out of harm's way until the very end. Rivers also led a late scoring drive that gave Indianapolis the lead.

Sunday was his first time being active since entering the NFL, just six days shy of a complete calendar year since sustaining the injury. He got to take the field for an elite defense, alongside all-pro caliber linemates like Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy, for a team that is in a fight for the top seed in the NFC.

Head coach Shane Steichen told reporters Monday that Rivers will start again in Week 16 against the San Francisco 49ers.

In Phillip Rivers' return to the NFL, he provided the Indianapolis Colts with some juice and stability on offense. Rivers finished Sunday's game 18-for-27 passing for 120 yards with a touchdown and a late interception.

The Indianapolis Colts competed, fought, and clawed to pull off the improbable against the Seattle Seahawks, but ultimately fell short, 18-16. After signing Philip Rivers to lead the squad, many believed this would be a disaster - I was essentially one of those people.

Preview the Seattle Seahawks' NFL Week 15 matchup with the Colts, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts. Rivers threw a touchdown pass after coming out of retirement to make his first start in nearly five years.

Preview the Indianapolis Colts' NFL Week 15 matchup with the Seahawks, including live stream, TV channel, odds, and game information.

The Indianapolis Colts and Philip Rivers have an uphill battle against the Seattle Seahawks, but anything can happen.