The San Francisco 49ers' odds against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16 continue to grow. They were favorites on the short road before Daniel Jones suffered a season-ending Achilles injury. The 49ers are now considered field goal favorites, and the Colts are unsure at the quarterback position.
Rookie Riley Leonard was expected to start but suffered a knee injury that leaves his status in doubt, according to Colts head coach Shane Steichen. Anthony Richardson won't come off injured reserve after a freak accident in Week 6, meaning the Colts needed to add a quarterback.
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What about a player who is a year younger than Kyle Shanahan? National reporters have confirmed that the Colts have signed Philip Rivers, who last played for the Colts in 2020. Shanahan thought about signing Rivers in 2023 due to injuries in its lineup.
Now, fast forward a couple of seasons, and the Niners could face Rivers in a crucial December matchup with both teams vying for a playoff spot. Rivers will sign with the practice squad. Besides Leonard, the Colts' only option at quarterback is Brett Rypien.
So the 49ers will face either an unproven rookie or a quarterback who hasn't played since the 49ers had players like Richie James and Jason Verrett.
