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These Bets Can Make You Money for Colts vs. Seahawks Clash

Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts can provide betting value against the Seattle Seahawks this Sunday.
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Philip Rivers (17) and Riley Leonard (15) talk Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, during practice at the Colts training facility in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis Colts quarterbacks Philip Rivers (17) and Riley Leonard (15) talk Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, during practice at the Colts training facility in Indianapolis. | Mykal McEldowney/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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Indianapolis Colts fans look ahead to a wildly intriguing Sunday afternoon in Seattle, where the storylines somehow keep getting bigger by the hour.

In a shocking turn of events, it now appears Indianapolis will roll with 44-year-old Philip Rivers in an absolutely imperative matchup against the Seattle Seahawks.

This is must-watch TV regardless, but with the nation glued to this one, the stakes rise even higher. Over $50 million is expected to be bet on this game, and we’re looking to capitalize while the market scrambles to adjust.

Week 15 gives us one of the most fascinating boards of the year. Let’s dive into the lines and player props.

Seattle has transformed into a full-on juggernaut, ranking No. 2 overall, No. 2 in offense, No. 1 in run, No. 5 in pass, No. 2 in points scored, No. 31 in points allowed, and No. 5 in defense. The profile is strange but explosive, and it creates some sharp matchups worth exploiting.

Some key angles stand out: the Colts’ 29th-ranked coverage unit vs. Seattle’s 5th-ranked passing attack, and Indianapolis’ 2nd-ranked pass-blocking unit vs. Seattle’s 10th-ranked pass rush. Both matchups will directly shape the prop market.

We’re starting the card with a red-hot trend: Colts star RB Jonathan Taylor, over 11.5 receiving yards (-120). This line has hit in 11 of 13 games this season, and Taylor put up 60 receiving yards in the last meeting.

Additionally, when Taylor and Rivers played together in 2020, Taylor averaged 19.9 receiving yards per game. With the Colts owning the No. 2 pass-blocking unit, Rivers should have the time he needs to find Taylor underneath.

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For our next play, we’re going to Colts' rookie TE Tyler Warren over 3.5 receptions (-148). Rivers threw eight touchdowns to three different tight ends in 2020, and Warren has cleared this 3.5 line in 10 of 13 games this year.

Next up—unfortunately—we’re taking Colts veteran QB Rivers over 0.5 interceptions (-156). I love Philip and genuinely think he can make this competitive, but Seattle’s No. 4 coverage unit against a 44-year-old who hasn’t taken a snap since early 2021 is a matchup we can’t ignore.

Now let’s flip to Seattle. The Seahawks are rolling right now, and some of these lines are inflated enough to attack.

I like Seahawks QB Sam Darnold under 28.5 pass attempts (-120) for our fourth play. This under has cashed in four of the last six, and with Seattle’s top-ranked rushing unit, I don’t expect a pass-heavy script.

Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (White and Blue Uniform, Number 14) warms up
Dec 7, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) warms up on the field prior to the game against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Even if the volume dips, I still like Darnold over 1.5 passing touchdowns (-140) for our final play. With Charvarius Ward and Sauce Gardner sidelined, Seattle’s 5th-ranked passing attack could catch fire in the red zone.

Indianapolis walks into Seattle with one of the most unpredictable quarterback situations the league has seen in years, and the betting market is still trying to make sense of it.

That volatility gives us one of the rarest edges of the season, and Week 15 sets up as a perfect chance to capitalize if the board breaks our way.

The Seahawks may be rolling, but the Colts have consistently found ways to drag teams into close, possession-driven games. With our card built around matchup-driven props, we’ll trust the numbers and let the variance work in our favor on Sunday.

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MICHAEL GREENE

Michael Greene is a graduate of Indiana University and the Scouting Academy. He's in his first year covering the Indianapolis Colts and NFL, with a unique focus on fantasy football.

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