Though his Hall of Fame candidacy now has to wait, Rivers unlocked some important health benefits with his return.

A storybook ending didn't materialize for Philip Rivers after unretiring and starting at quarterback for the first time since the 2020 campaign. He's not Dennis Quaid in Disney's The Rookie. For frame of reference, Quaid played a former baseball player who was 35 years old at the time of his MLB debut.

The St. Michael Catholic Cardinals -- who finished 13-1 this season -- gathered at a local restaurant in Fairhope, Alabama, to watch Rivers start for the Indianapolis Colts against the Seahawks -- his first time on the field since 2020.

Philip Rivers will get the start again in Week 16 as the Colts try to keep their playoff hopes alive. Rivers, 44, made his first start since 2020 in the Colts’ loss to the Seahawks on Sunday and now will be under center for a second straight game.

A week ago, Philip Rivers shocked the NFL when he decided to work out with the Colts amid injuries to quarterbacks Daniel Jones and Riley Leonard. Rivers, who had not played a game since the 2020-21 playoffs, not only signed with the Colts, but also started for them in their narrow loss to the Seahawks on Sunday.

Philip Rivers may not have been able to deliver a win for the Colts in his first game in five years, but he sure delivered some inspiration. And after the Colts' heartbreaking 18-16 loss to the Seahawks, the 44-year-old quarterback spoke on a stunning and inspiring comeback.

St. Michael Head Football Coach Philip Rivers connected on 18-of-27 passes, including one for a touchdown in the Indianapolis Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks in Week 15. For a 44-year-old QB-turned-coach,

Week 15 in the NFL brought abnormal scenarios and unpredictable moments that were voiced, producing some unforgettable quotes.