The Indianapolis Colts competed, fought, and clawed to pull off the improbable against the Seattle Seahawks, but ultimately fell short, 18-16. After signing Philip Rivers to lead the squad, many believed this would be a disaster - I was essentially one of those people.

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.

Sunday was his first time being active since entering the NFL, just six days shy of a complete calendar year since sustaining the injury. He got to take the field for an elite defense, alongside all-pro caliber linemates like Leonard Williams and Byron Murphy, for a team that is in a fight for the top seed in the NFC.

Eli Manship, the winner of the Colts High School Man of the Year award, was a team captain for the Eastern Hancock football team.

The Indianapolis Colts received encouraging news on the injury front involving quarterback Anthony Richardson at a time when the team’s quarterback room has been hit hard by injuries and unexpected roster moves.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/colts/onsi as Colts Finally Get Anthony Richardson News They've Been Waiting For.

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.