The San Francisco 49ers are going to make the playoffs, but there are not many people who believe that they are legitimate contenders right now. Most of that comes down to Brock Purdy not being viewed as elite and the offense not having enough firepower to overcome the defense.
The San Francisco 49ers picked up a decisive 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, improving to 11-4 on the season. However, the victory did not come without some injury concerns.
Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, two to running back Christian McCaffrey, and the San Francisco 49ers remained in the thick of the NFC West title chase with a 48-27 road victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night.
Another win stacked up by the San Francisco 49ers. Their offense lit up the Indianapolis Colts in primetime to get the win with a score of 48-27. It was amazing to see how sweet the offense was, but also demoralizing to see their defensive performance.
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Indianapolis Colts head coach Shane Steichen cruelly challenged a catch on Monday that had earned an opposing player half a million dollars. San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne entered the Week 16 contest just one yard shy of hitting a $500,000 bonus if he tallied 500 receiving yards in the 2025 regular season.
The San Francisco 49ers (11-4) kept pace in the NFC playoff picture with a 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts (8-7), whose once-bright season has taken a dark turn.
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The 49ers’ edge rush group has received a boost in time for tonight’s game. Yetur Gross-Matos has been activated from injured reserve, per a team announcement.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they have activated DE Yetur Gross-Matos from injured reserve. They also elevated CB Eli Apple and LB Eric Kendricks from the practice squad for Monday night’s game against the Colts. Gross-Matos, 27, is a former second-round pick of the Panthers back in 2020.
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