US EditionSan Francisco 49ers vs Indianapolis Colts Recap Today: Purdy's Huge Night Buries Colts
- On Monday night in Indianapolis, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Indianapolis Colts 48-27, with Brock Purdy throwing a career-high five touchdown passes as the result clinched wild-card berths including for the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Facing key injuries and a late slide, the Indianapolis Colts lost five straight amid multiple offensive linemen absences while Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle powered the 49ers’ offense.
- Dee Winters' late interception return sealed the game with a 74-yard touchdown, while Ji’Ayir Brown forced a fumble on a kick return that set up a McCaffrey touchdown.
- The Chargers still control a difficult path to the AFC West and top seed, hosting the Houston Texans on Saturday while riding a four-game winning streak that keeps those scenarios alive.
- The 49ers sit 11-4 and keep chasing the NFC's top seed, having won five straight and scored in 22 consecutive quarters; they host the Chicago Bears on Saturday before finishing at Seattle on Jan. 4.
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49ers clinch playoff spot, look for home-field advantage after dominant win over Colts
The San Francisco 49ers' last road trip of the regular season was a successful one. The Niners clinched a playoff spot while in their hotel on Sunday, beat the Indianapolis Colts 48-27 on Monday night and returned home knowing they now have a chance to go on a Super Bowl run without hitting the road
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The Buffalo Bills, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Los Angeles Chargers clinched AFC playoff berths after the Indianapolis Colts lost 48-27 to the San Francisco 49ers on Monday. The Colts' fifth straight loss ensured Josh Allen and the Bills (11-4) will travel to the postseason for the seventh consecutive year. Justin Herbert and the Chargers (11-4) are making their second playoff appearance in two seasons under head coach Jim Harbaugh. Trevor Lawrenc…
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