The Indianapolis Colts have made a surprising decision to start quarterback Philip Rivers in their Week 15 matchup against the Seattle Seahawks. Rivers, who recently came out of retirement, was signed following the season-ending injury of fellow quarterback Daniel Jones, who suffered a torn Achilles.
In an effort to bolster their playoff aspirations, the Colts are hoping that Rivers, despite being 44 years old and away from the game for five years, can deliver better performance than their current backups, Riley Leonard and Brett Rypien. The team elevated Rivers to the active roster on Saturday, indicating their intention to start him just days after his signing.
Though Rivers has a history of being a reliable option in fantasy football, this week poses significant uncertainties. Fantasy managers should be cautious, as it is difficult to predict what Rivers can offer after such a long hiatus from competitive football. Additionally, he faces a challenging road game against a formidable Seahawks defense that has allowed the fifth-fewest fantasy points to quarterbacks this season.
While Rivers might be a worthwhile addition for teams in need of a quarterback, the recommendation is to keep him on the bench for this matchup. The combination of his long absence from the game and a tough opponent makes him a risky start this week.
