In the AFC South, the 8-5 Colts are one game back of the 9-4 Jacksonville Jaguars. They are also tied with the 8-5 Houston Texans. The good news is that the Colts still play each of these teams twice, but Jacksonville and Houston losing before then wouldn't be a bad thing.

The Indianapolis Colts host the San Francisco 49ers on " Monday Night Football " in NFL Week 16 action. Both teams are watching injuries in the wake of Week 15 games.

Indianapolis is not a team the Seahawks play often, obviously, and the Rivers situation brings an entirely new dynamic to this matchup. We spoke with our friend Paul Bretl of Colts Wire to get a better idea of what the Seahawks are going to be facing. Our questions and Bretl's answers are below.

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

Indianapolis Colts general manager Chris Ballard isn't known to make contract extensions during the season, and it appears that will hold true in 2025. With that in mind, Ballard will have a lot on his plate during 2026 free agency as a few crucial Colts are set to hit the open market this spring.

Indianapolis Colts' head coach Shane Steichen confirmed on Monday that Phillip Rivers will start in next week's game against the San Francisco 49ers on Monday Night football. This announcement by Steichen doesn't come as a surprise. In Rivers' return to action against Seattle, he provided needed stability at the quarterback position.