Philip Rivers walking back onto an NFL field in 2025 felt a little surreal, almost like someone hit rewind on a football movie. At 44 years old and nearly five years removed from his last snap, the Colts brought him out of retirement, hoping for one last spark. They were slipping out of the playoff race, injuries were piling up, and they needed someone who could steady the offense and get everyone in the right place. If nothing else, Rivers’ experience and leadership made him worth the gamble.

The Bengals got the update everyone has been waiting months for. Joe Burrow is finally close to returning after a turf toe injury that needed surgery back in Week 2. He practiced fully last week, the videos looked good, and head coach Zac Taylor said he expects Burrow to play on Thanksgiving night against the Ravens.

The partnership between Steph Curry and Under Armour has been part of the sneaker world for so long that it almost felt permanent. That is why Thursday’s announcement that the two sides have officially ended their 13-year run landed like a surprise across the sports world. Curry Brand is now fully independent and ready to find a new retail partner, and Under Armour is shifting its attention back to rebuilding its core business.