What started as a joke has become reality: Philip Rivers appears to be set to start for the Colts on Sunday vs the Seahawks.

Philip Rivers came out of retirement to sign with the Colts this week, and the Seahawks are expecting they’ll see the 44-year-old quarterback on Sunday.

While signs have been pointing toward the 44-year-old Rivers starting against Seattle on Sunday, Steichen did confirm that would be the case.

The Seahawk who played with the QB on the Chargers says there's no doubt the 44-year-old's starting in Seattle, 4 days out of retirement.

The Packers are coming off a last-second win over the Chicago Bears, wh ich thrust them back atop the NFC North and the No. 2 seed in the NFC. They've garnered tons of momentum with that victory, which, if you've been paying attention to the Packers this season, is exactly the time they give it all back with a loss.

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

Philip Rivers could try to hold off a close pursuer in career passing yards and reset the clock on his Hall of Fame consideration.

The Colts shocked the NFL world by signing Philip Rivers to the practice squad on Tuesday, bringing the quarterback out of retirement after nearly five years.