Phillip Rivers provides stability: It wasn't flashy by any means, but Rivers did provide the Colts needed stability at quarterback. He helped the Colts' offense sustain drives and kept the ball out of harm's way until the very end. Rivers also led a late scoring drive that gave Indianapolis the lead.

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.

Here’s what the national media had to say about the Seahawks’ nail-biting performance against the Colts and 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers.

The Seattle Seahawks avoided disaster in Week 15 by narrowly defeating Phillip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16. The team failed to score a touchdown and relied on six field goals from Jason Myers, including a 56-yard game-winner with 22 seconds remaining. The struggling offense received little to no contributions from its rushing attack.

Jason Myers kicked a franchise-record six field goals, including a 56-yarder with 29 seconds left, and the Seattle Seahawks outlasted 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts 18-16.

Philip Rivers was better than anyone should have expected but it wasn't quite enough for the Colts in an 18-16 loss to the Seahawks

The Indianapolis Colts and Philip Rivers have an uphill battle against the Seattle Seahawks, but anything can happen.