Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen named rookie Riley Leonard the starter against the Texans for Week 18.
- Undrafted rookie Seth Henigan was elevated from the practice squad Saturday to serve as the No. 2 quarterback.
- Philip Rivers moves to the No. 3 role for the finale, ending his streak of 243 consecutive starts.
- Indianapolis has been eliminated from playoff contention after a six-game losing streak, framing the move as an evaluation.
- Leonard has four brief appearances this season and now faces the NFL’s top scoring defense, led by pass rushers Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.