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Philip Rivers Leads Colts With Surprise TD Return
Clear Facts
- Philip Rivers threw a touchdown pass for the Indianapolis Colts after a 1,800-day gap.
- Rivers’ previous touchdowns were in January 2021 during the playoffs against Buffalo.
- He completed a touchdown pass to Josh Downs in the second quarter versus Seattle.
After nearly five years away from throwing a professional touchdown, Philip Rivers made an unexpected return to the field for the Colts and put points on the board.
The Colts called on Rivers to start amid a challenging season, hoping his veteran leadership could bolster the team’s playoff prospects following Daniel Jones’ injury.
Rivers’ performance included a 13-6 halftime lead against Seattle, going 10-of-16 for 82 yards in the first half, with his longest completion reaching 17 yards to Tyler Warren.
The 44-year-old, who spent the bulk of his career with the Chargers, now has 63,440 passing yards and 421 touchdowns in his career.
His ability to step back into the professional arena after a long absence is a testament to his enduring skills and commitment.
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