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.

On Monday, following the Indianapolis Colts' Week 15 loss to Seattle, head coach Shane Steichen provided a brief update on left tackle Bernhard Raimann. In Sunday's game, Raimann would exit the contest with an elbow injury. He ended up playing only 34 offensive snaps.

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.

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are signing linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. off the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad, according to Ian Rapoport. Walker Jr. has been with the Colts the entire season, signing with the team's practice squad in late August following roster cutdowns.