SportsLine NFL simulations: Colts a 9-win team in 2020 with addition of Philip Rivers

Another quarterback is off the free-agent market as Philip Rivers will sign with the Colts on Wednesday. The SportsLine Projection Model forecasts that he adds about a half-win.

BySportsLine StaffUpdated: Mar 17, 2020 6:14PM ET7 min read

It always made the most sense for former long-time Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers to sign with the Indianapolis Colts in free agency because Indy head coach Frank Reich and offensive coordinator Nick Sirianni both worked previously with the Chargers so they were familiar with Rivers and vice-versa. When free-agent signings can be made official on Wednesday,

INDIANAPOLIS	WIN	WIN%	DIVISION	PLAYOFF	CONF	CHAMP
Before (w/ Buckner)	8.7	54.4%	33.0%	48.3%	1.9%	0.7%
w/ Rivers	9.1	56.9%	38.2%	55.4%	2.4%	0.9%
Difference	0.4	2.5%	5.2%	7.1%	0.5%	0.2%