Philip Rivers Throws First Touchdown Pass Since 2020 Season in Comeback with Colts
Philip Rivers started at quarterback for the Indianapolis Colts in their game against the Seattle Seahawks on December 14, 2025. In what marked a significant comeback, he threw his first touchdown pass since the 2020 season, connecting with Josh Downs in the second quarter to give the Colts a 13-6 lead at halftime.
Rivers completed 10 of 16 passes for 82 yards during the game, with his longest completion being 17 yards to Tyler Warren. His last touchdown pass before this game was on January 9, 2021, during the 2020 playoffs against the Buffalo Bills, meaning he had been inactive for touchdowns for about 1,800 days.
This game was Rivers’ return after signing with the Colts, a move seen by many as a potential final return to the NFL field. The Colts entered the game following the season-ending Achilles injury to Daniel Jones and had faced some struggles with three straight losses and four losses in five games prior to the matchup in Seattle.
Philip Rivers has had an impressive career with 63,440 passing yards and 421 passing touchdowns, having spent 16 of his 17 seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers before this comeback.
