Philip Rivers to Colts? Sirianni Defends Hurts, NBA Cup Drama, Week 15 Playoff Odds & Kurt Helin Joins

We open this Wednesday edition of SportsWrap w/ Jason Page with The Big Story: the shocking move by the Indianapolis Colts to bring in Philip Rivers, who hasn’t played since 2020 and is now a Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist. Jason breaks down why the Colts turned to a 44-year-old retiree after the Daniel Jones injury, whether Rivers will actually end up starting, and what this decision says about the team’s confidence level in their QB room.Part two of The Big Story shifts to Nick Sirianni, who addressed calls from fans and media to bench Jalen Hurts after the Eagles’ recent struggles. Jason weighs in on Sirianni’s defense of his quarterback — and whether Philly is handling its QB controversy the right way.In Segment 2, Sam Yarnell joins the show and makes the surprising case for why Philip Rivers could succeed in Indianapolis despite being out of football for five years.Then it’s NBA time with Kurt Helin of Pro Basketball Talk (NBC Sports). Jason and Kurt break down the biggest stories across the league, including the potential for a Knicks–Lakers dream final in the NBA Cup, whether the Thunder or Spurs can spoil L.A.’s repeat bid, what’s next for Chris Paul, and the outlook on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Bucks.With Week 15 approaching, Jason and Sam dive into updated NFL playoff odds, which teams are most likely to clinch or collapse, and the ever-entertaining Tankathon and who currently sits atop the NFL’s race to the bottom.We close with Odds & Ends, including an unreal finish between Clemson and BYU at the Jimmy V Classic, plus a tribute to a WNBA star — not named Caitlin Clark — receiving a massive and well-deserved honor.It’s all part of a stacked Wednesday SportsWrap. SportsWrap w/Jason Page airs across the United States & Canada on over 270 affiliates.Check your local listings for time and schedule. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.