There was a time Monday when Brett Rypien seemed like the only Colts QB able to play. What he said on the craziest quarterback situation in the NFL

The Indianapolis Colts recently signed 44-year-old Philip Rivers to their practice squad, leading to a former MVP questioning why he was not called.

Elsewhere on the ex-Bronco front, the Washington Commanders released long snapper Zach Triner and wide receiver River Cracraft from their practice squad, and they promoted running back Chase Edmonds to the active roster.

The Colts are looking to avoid becoming the 6th team since the 1970 Merger to miss the playoffs after starting 7-1 or better through 8 games (2012 Bears, 1996 Washington, 1988 Saints, 1987 Chargers, 1975 Dolphins) Lets take a deeper dive into this week’s matchup between the two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions.

Broncos quarterback Sam Ehlinger rejected the Colts comeback offer as Indianapolis turned to 44-year-old Philip Rivers for their quarterback solution.

Rivers has not played since he led the Colts to the playoffs in 2020, the last time Indianapolis made the postseason.

Life is moving in fast-forward for rookie quarterback Riley Leonard since he grabbed his helmet and ran onto the field to replace injured Indianapolis Colts starter Daniel Jones in Jacksonville last Sunday.

Indianapolis looked lifeless after their loss Sunday but Rivers' return seems to have reenergized the locker room. At least for now.