US EditionPhilip Rivers Much Better in Encore Game, but Colts’ Defense Shredded by Brock Purdy, Niners; Playoff Hopes on Life Support
Brock Purdy threw five touchdown passes to five different receivers as the 49ers extended their win streak to five games, dominating the Colts 48-27 on the road.
- Before a national audience, Brock Purdy, San Francisco 49ers quarterback, threw five touchdown passes to lead a 48-27 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday.
- After returning from a turf toe injury that cost him seven games, Brock Purdy gained confidence and leadership, with Trent Williams and others noting his steadiness and fundamentals focus.
- The 49ers' offense scored on 16 of 19 drives before a late interception, while Christian McCaffrey, 49ers running back, rushed for 117 yards on 21 carries.
- Despite Rivers' effort, Colts' cornerbacks Sauce Gardner and Charvarius Ward left the defense exposed, and Dee Winters' 75-yard interception return sealed the 49ers' win.
- With the win, the San Francisco 49ers extend their five-game win streak to improve to an 11-4 record, keeping the No. one seed, a first-round bye and a Feb. 8 Super Bowl chance alive.
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By MICHAEL MAROT INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Philip Rivers gave the Colts a chance Monday night. Indianapolis' defense didn't. After a 48-27 loss to San Francisco, Colts coach Shane Steichen struggled to explain how his team allowed the 49ers to score so many points, rack up 440 yards, and never punt in a game Indy desperately needed to win at home. It was just the next chapter in a season-ending collapse that has all but shattered the Colts' playoff ho…
Niners Bulletin: The Niners offense is a freight train, Brock Purdy is the conductor
By Jack Loder Anyone still not sold on the explosive 49ers offense had to have been converted to a believer after watching that Monday Night performance in Indianapolis. The 49ers offense was explosive, ultra efficient, dazzling, all the above. In their first test since receiving control of their own destiny, the 49ers passed with flying colors on the offensive side of the ball. Brock Purdy enjoyed what was possibly his best game as a pro. He…
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