NFL veteran Philip Rivers is set to lead the Indianapolis Colts in his second game following a surprising return. The Colts will host the San Francisco 49ers in a crucial Week 16 matchup. While the game is expected to be thrilling, let’s take a look at which singer will perform the national anthem before the action unfolds.
Which Singer Will Perform the National Anthem in the San Francisco 49ers vs. Indianapolis Colts Game?
The Week 16 clash is a crucial one, especially for the Colts, whose playoff chances have dropped to just 9.2% according to PFSN’s Playoff Meter following an 18–16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks last week.
As Indianapolis prepares to host the 49ers on Monday night, local star Trevor Jackson will be there to support the Colts and to kick off the event by performing the national anthem.
Jackson is an actor and singer best known for portraying Aaron Jackson on Freeform’s series Grown-ish, Kris McDuffy on Disney Channel’s television film Let It Shine, and Kevin Blake on Syfy’s series Eureka.
He released his first single, “Like We Grown,” in 2013 after signing with Atlantic Records a year earlier. He has released several popular songs since then, including “Drop It,” “Like I Do,” and “Here I Come.” And now he has the honor to sing the national anthem during Monday Night Football.
49ers–Colts Game Preview
The Colts will host the 49ers in Week 16 on Dec. 22 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Fans can tune in to ESPN and ABC at 8:15 p.m. ET to watch the game live.
The Colts will enter the matchup on a four-game losing streak, with Rivers once again leading the offense. His return after nearly five years has sparked mixed opinions, with many questioning whether he can guide the Colts through the high-pressure situation ahead.
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The 44-year-old quarterback put up a decent performance against the Seahawks, completing 18 of his 27 passes for 120 yards with one touchdown and one interception. But the team eventually suffered a disappointing loss that further complicated their situation in the playoff picture.
Rivers and his crew will need to step up on Monday night, as winning has become a must to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Colts currently sit third in the AFC South with an 8–6 record, and their postseason hopes are very slim.
While Rivers’ squad has lost four straight games, their MNF opponent, San Francisco, enters the matchup on a four-game winning streak. The 49ers have already secured a postseason berth with a 10–4 record and are eyeing a division title.
