Philip Michael Rivers (created December 8, 1981) is an American football quarterback for the San Diego Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). Rivers played college football at North Carolina State University. Rivers’ career passer rating of 96.0 is third-best all time among NFL quarterbacks with at least 1,500 passing efforts. Known for his durability, he set a NCAA record with 51 straight starts, and is rated 4th all time in consecutive starts by a quarterback in NFL history.
In 2007, he helped the Chargers win their very first playoff game since 1994 after defeating the Tennessee Titans in the wildcard round of the 2007 playoffs and finally leading them to the AFC Championship Game. He’s got a career total of 17 fourth quarter recoveries, his latest being on December 29, 2013, when he led the Chargers to a 27-24 overtime triumph over the Kansas City Chiefs.
Athens High School, North Carolina State University
Nationality
United States of America
Spouse
Tiffany Rivers (m. 2001)
Children
Gunner Rivers, Sarah Catherine Rivers, Grace Rivers, Rebecca Rivers, Halle Rivers, Caroline Rivers, Peter Rivers
Parents
Steve Rivers, Joan Rivers
Siblings
Stephen Rivers, Anna Rivers
Awards
ACC Athlete of the Year, NFL Honors - AP Comeback Player of the Year
Nominations
Heisman Trophy, Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year Award, NFL Honors - GMC Never Say Never Moment of the Year, NFL Honors - FedEx Air Player of the Year
Star Sign
Sagittarius
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Trademark
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Unorthodox throwing motion
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Fact
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Led the NCAA in Pass Completion Percentage (72) and Passer Efficiency Rating (170.5) in 2003.
Self
Title
Year
Status
Character
Mike & Mike
2013-2014
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback
The NFL Today
2013
TV Series
Himself - Quarterback, San Diego Chargers
NFL Rush Zone
2013
TV Series
Himself
NFL Monday Night Football
2006-2012
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback
Rome Is Burning
2010-2011
TV Series
Himself - Alone with Rome / San Diego Chargers Quarterback / Himself
2007 AFC Championship Game
2008
TV Special
Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback
NBC Sunday Night Football
2006
TV Series
Himself - San Diego Chargers Quarterback
Pardon the Interruption
2006
TV Series
Himself
2004 NFL Draft
2004
TV Special
Himself - 4th Pick
2003 Toyota Gator Bowl
2003
TV Movie
Himself - North Carolina St. Wolfpack Quarterback(Co-MVP)
2000 MicronPC.com Bowl
2000
TV Movie
Himself - North Carolina St. Wolfpack Quarterback(MVP)