Colts QB Philip Rivers on performance vs 49ers
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Week 16 wrapped with Monday night's battle between the Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers. Week 17 will open with a Christmas tripleheader on Thursday.
Philip Rivers starts strong, but his late Pick-6 proves costly to Colts' playoff hopes in 48-27 loss
Two games into his comeback, their postseason hopes barely exist. While the 44-year-old grandfather gave the home fans plenty to cheer about in the first 3 1/2 quarters, San Francisco linebacker Dee Winter made Rivers pay for a late miscue by returning an interception 74 yards for a touchdown with 3:26 to play to seal a 48-27 victory — and perhaps the Colts' postseason fate.