Philip Rivers is starting Sunday’s game against the Seattle Seahawks.

Social media detectives think they’ve uncovered a hidden motive behind Philip Rivers’ decision to return to football.

In a stunning development, news broke on Monday that the Indianapolis Colts were working out Philip Rivers. This, even though the Los Angeles Chargers legend hasn’t played an NFL snap since January 2021.

Rivers was officially signed to Indy’s practice squad and was named their starting quarterback for Sunday’s pivotal road game against the Seattle Seahawks. Starting QB Daniel Jones is done for the season after suffering a torn Achilles against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

But some folks are convinced that it’s not money or a Super Bowl that fueled Philip Rivers’ return to the NFL. Instead, they think he’s returning to renew his post-playing career insurance, which expires five years after a player’s retirement.

Jeff Mueller added this interesting tidbit:

“Philip Rivers is actually genius though,” added Chase Daniel.

The 8-5 Colts desperately need a win against the 10-3 Seahawks on Sunday. Will the 44-year-old Rivers perform an early holiday miracle on the road? Stay tuned.

Philip Rivers Had A Strong 2020 Season In Indianapolis

Philip Rivers (Credit: Rich Barnes-USA TODAY Sports)
After 16 seasons with the Chargers, Rivers entered free agency in 2020 and signed with the Colts. He reunited with an old friend in Frank Reich, who was previously his offensive coordinator with the Bolts.

Rivers threw for 4,169 yards and 24 touchdowns in the 2020 campaign, per Pro Football Reference. Indianapolis finished 11-5 and fell to theRivers threw for 4,169 yards and 24 touchdowns in the 2020 campaign, per Pro Football Reference. Indianapolis finished 11-5 and fell to the Buffalo Bills in the Wild Card Round.

Fast forward to 2025. Indianapolis is desperate and hoping that Rivers can provide any form of a spark as they try to end a five-year playoff drought.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.