Indianapolis’ new starting quarterback, 44-year-old veteran Philip Rivers, made an impressive comeback this Sunday against Seattle. He went 18 for 27 on pass attempts with 120 yards and one touchdown.

Colts fans had been shocked last week when quarterback Daniel Jones went down with a torn Achilles tendon. But Rivers, who last played for the Colts five years ago in 2020 and has not played a snap of football since then, stepped in. 

He only joined the team again this past week and likely does not know everything a QB should know when trying to run an offense. The Colts did lose this game to the Hawks 18-16. However, it was impressive for Rivers to go out and not completely fail. 

Rivers, who originally made a name for himself while playing for the Chargers, looked a little old and out of shape on Sunday. But this did not affect his arm, as he still threw the ball very decently. 

Rivers’ comeback does mean that he will now have to wait until the 2031 Hall of Fame class, as he was expected to be a second ballot HOF this year. Also, Rivers returned to the field just in time to continue getting the NFL’s insurance benefits, which last five years after retirement. 

Though Rivers did not have a terrible game, there were definitely things to work on, such as his footwork, which led to a sack after he tried to drop back and ended up falling. He also threw a pick on the final drive of the game. 

If he can work on his athleticism, then he will be okay in the NFL for the rest of the year, with his main job only being to guide the Colts to a playoff berth. 

Many wonder why Rivers came back to the NFL, with people jokingly questioning if it was to get away from his 10 kids and grandchild. This makes him the first person in the league to be a grandfather while playing, and the second-oldest person to be signed to a roster, only behind Tom Brady and matching Jerry Rice. 

In the end, Rivers’s humorous return makes for a great viewing experience on a Sunday afternoon.