Overview
- Indianapolis fell 23-17 to Jacksonville to drop to 8-8, extending its skid to six straight and confirming an 0-3 record for Philip Rivers in his comeback.
- Head coach Shane Steichen said he will name the Week 18 starter on Tuesday, with multiple reports indicating rookie Riley Leonard is the leading option.
- Rivers said he would have no regrets if Sunday was his last NFL game and described his three appearances as unexpected “bonus” opportunities.
- Across three starts, the 44-year-old completed 58 of 92 passes for 544 yards with four touchdowns and three interceptions after signing as an emergency replacement for the injured Daniel Jones.
- Coaches and teammates praised Rivers’ leadership and commitment, and he plans to return to Fairhope, Alabama, to resume coaching at St. Michael Catholic High School.