The Indianapolis Colts are on a four-game losing streak, and their playoff hopes are waning. However, there has been a bright spot for this team, and a bit of a surprising one at that -- the run defense.

Right now, the Indianapolis Colts are trying to see how much gas 44-year-old Philip Rivers has left in the tank. […]

In the overall AFC playoff picture, the Colts remain on the outside looking in. They are the eighth seed and are one game behind the 9-5 Texans for the final wildcard spot. The other two wildcard teams, the LA Chargers and the Buffalo Bills, are both 10-4.

Via Zack Keefer of TheAthletic.com, the Week 15 game between the Colts and the Seahawks was the most-watched Colts game on CBS in Indianapolis in five years. And, of course, five years ago, Rivers was the team's starting quarterback.

Since last playing, Philip Rivers has had another child — he has 10 now — and one of his daughters has given birth.

The Indianapolis Colts lost to the Seattle Seahawks 18-16 with 44-year old Philip Rivers starting at quarterback.

The Indianapolis Colts promoted 44-year-old QB Philip Rivers to the active roster Saturday, making him eligible to play — and perhaps start — in Sunday’s crucial game in Seattle.

Having had an opportunity to watch division rivals attempt to hold serve in a tight playoff race, the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts get a chance to help themselves on the field when they clash Monday night in Indianapolis.