Kubiak was encouraged by Darnold’s second touchdown pass of the second half in Atlanta to Smith-Njigba. To avoid oncoming defenders the quarterback ran straight up in the pocket, the near the line of scrimmage. That bought him and Smith-Njigba time for a changed route across the goal line to get open for the scoring pass.

Indianapolis is a good team, but its lack of stability at the quarterback position will continue to hurt them Sunday in Seattle. Unless either Riley or Rivers can pull off the unthinkable, the Colts will drop their fourth straight game while the Seahawks will pick up their fourth straight win. Pick: Seahawks -13.5, Under 40.5

Seattle's star quarterback was on his way to his fourth straight poor start, but he bounced back in the second half of a blowout against Atlanta.

The Colts are looking to avoid becoming the 6th team since the 1970 Merger to miss the playoffs after starting 7-1 or better through 8 games (2012 Bears, 1996 Washington, 1988 Saints, 1987 Chargers, 1975 Dolphins) Lets take a deeper dive into this week’s matchup between the two teams seemingly headed in opposite directions.

The Seattle Seahawks might not find out until Sunday whether Philip Rivers will take his first NFL snaps since 2020. Seattle (10-3) and its sixth-ranked overall defense is preparing as if the eight-time Pro Bowler and 44-year-old grandfather could be under center for the reeling Indianapolis Colts.

Ryan Clark unloaded on the Indianapolis Colts over the news that they will play Philip Rivers against the Seattle Seahawks.

This time, the backup quarterback is on the opposite side of the experienced spectrum. Brosmer was a rookie UDFA making his first career start. Kirk Cousins will be making his 163rd career start against the Seahawks on Sunday. That doesn't necessarily mean the Seahawks can't take advantage though.

Indianapolis made the surprising move to sign the 44-year-old quarterback amid injuries at the position. Will he suit up against the Seahawks?

No QB in NFL history has won more games over two seasons with two different teams than the Seattle Seahawks' Sam Darnold.