Seattle Seahawks vs Indianapolis Colts preview: Kick-off time, news, prediction and how to watch on DAZN

The Seattle Seahawks (10-3) welcome the Indianapolis Colts (8-5) to Lumen Field in Week 15, where playoff stakes hang in the balance, and the return of quarterback Philip Rivers looms large.

The Colts remain in the hunt for an AFC Wild Card berth, but they find themselves searching for answers at the most important position on the field amidst a three-game slide that threatens to cost them a playoff spot.

The Seahawks, meanwhile, arrive desperately needing a win to keep the pressure on their division rivals, the Los Angeles Rams, for the NFC's No.1 seed and the first-round bye that comes with it.

This one carries some serious weight. Tune in live on Game Pass with DAZN at the discounted rate of just £29.99, which gives you this game and every contest all the way through to the Super Bowl.

Colts: Can Rivers inspire a playoff push?

Philip Rivers's return is the story that has hijacked the headlines in Week 15. The 44-year-old has been tempted out of retirement, added to the active roster, and is expected to start against Seattle.

The veteran, who hasn’t taken an NFL snap since January 2021, will be thrown into the fire, tasked with rescuing a season that was already spiralling before the season-ending injury to Daniel Jones.

Rivers will have help from his supporting cast. Running back Jonathan Taylor - the NFL's leading rusher heading into the weekend - remains the engine of this offense, capable of breaking off huge runs with a single cutback.

Wideouts Michael Pittman, Alec Pierce, and Josh Downs are capable of creating mismatches, and standout rookie tight end Tyler Warren remains a dangerous threat over the middle.

Defensively, the pressure will be on sack leader Laiatu Latu and defensive captain Zaire Franklin to inspire a unit that will be without DeForest Buckner (neck), Sauce Gardner (calf) and Charvarius Ward (concussion).

Seahawks: Poised to pounce

With three wins in a row, taking their total to 10 this season, Mike Macdonald's side has the talent, confidence and momentum to really take this game to Indy.

Quarterback Sam Darnold has done exactly what’s been asked of him. He has spread the ball efficiently, trusted his playmakers, and helped Jaxon Smith-Njigba realise his potential as one of the league's elite wide receivers.

Kenneth Walker and Zach Charbonnet are an effective one-two punch at running back, but the duo will have to be at their best against a Colts D that has limited opponents to only 3.8 yards per carry on the ground.

The Seahawks’ defense has been among the league’s best, with talents such as DT Byron Murphy, LB Ernest Jones, and CB Devon Witherspoon forcing opponents to earn every yard.

That unit, much healthier than several other teams' at this point in the season, must be licking its lips at the prospect of facing a quarterback trying to shake off five years of rust.

Keys to the game

• Quarterback clarity: How quickly can Rivers settle in, and can he survive sustained pressure from one of the league’s most physical fronts?
• Control the trenches: Whoever owns the line of scrimmage will probably win the day. The Colts will be without OT Braden Smith, which could make life tough for Shane Steichen's men.
• Taylor and turnovers: Seattle's D thrives on mistakes. Indianapolis must trust Taylor to ease the burden on Rivers.

Playoff implications

For Seattle, this is about positioning. A win keeps the pressure on the Rams for the No.1 NFC seed.

For the Colts, this is a must-win game. A victory improves their playoff odds to 58% whereas a loss drops their chances to only 27%.

Kickoff date, time, and location

• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Kickoff: 9:25pm GMT / 4:25pm ET
• Venue: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington

Prediction

Neutrals would love to see Rivers lead the Colts to an improbable win, but common sense suggests the Seahawks are too settled, and at home, too strong.

Colts 17 – 27 Seahawks

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