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From Grandpa to Gridiron: Philip Rivers' Inspiring NFL Return
At 44, Rivers completed 18 of 27 passes for 120 yards and one touchdown in his comeback, helping the Colts stay competitive in the playoff race.
- In a return that drew notice, Philip Rivers, the 44-year-old quarterback, led a near-comeback in the Colts' 18-16 loss to the Seahawks, saying `There is doubt, and it's real`.
- After coaching in South Alabama and working with his son Gunner at Fairhope St. Michael Catholic, Philip Rivers said he returned mainly to win but thought about his two sons and inspiring others.
- After Rivers completed 8 of 27 passes for 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception, he helped set up Grupe's 60-yard field goal, but his final pass was intercepted, sealing the loss.
- At 8-6, the Indianapolis Colts remain in the playoff race, one game out of position, and Rivers said he will focus on a crucial Week 16 game Monday night against the San Francisco 49ers.
- He added that the comeback might encourage others, saying `There is doubt, and it's real` and hoping it inspires young people and players he coaches not to be 'scared' to try.
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From grandpa to gridiron: Philip Rivers' inspiring NFL return
Philip Rivers has returned to the NFL as a grandfather, nearly five years after his last touchdown. On Sunday, he almost led the Colts to an upset against the Seahawks, completing 18 of 27 passes for 120 yards and a touchdown.
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Philip Rivers shares inspirational message after return to NFL
An emotional Philip Rivers fought back tears as he delivered an inspirational message following the Colts’ 18-16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. The 44-year-old quarterback made his NFL return after nearly five years away from the game. With under a minute left, Rivers had the Colts positioned to pick up the win in his return. Unfortunately for Rivers, Sam Darnold and the Seahawks responded with a game-winning field goal drive of their own. In the…
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