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The Indianapolis Colts, led by 44-year-old quarterback Philip Rivers, are hosting the San Francisco 49ers on “Monday Night Football.”
Follow along for the latest news, updates and analysis from our team of reporters at The Athletic.
Check out The Athletic's live coverage schedule for this week here.
With that latest touchdown from San Francisco, the Colts have now conceded more points (41) tonight than they have allowed in any game all season. The 49ers have piled up 433 yards of offense so far. That ranks as only Indy's fourth-worst performance of the year.
Q4 6:20- 49ers 41, Colts 27
The Colts drive is doomed from the beginning after a strip sack of Philip Rivers by Alfred Collins.
Facing third-and-25 soon after, Rivers heaves a ball downfield for Josh Downs but the pass bounces incomplete despite a diving attempt by downs. Indianapolis punts.
Q4 7:37- 49ers 41, Colts 27
How could Christian McCaffrey possibly get that open? The Colts defense has blown too many coverages to count tonight.
That was another easy touchdown for the 49ers as Brock Purdy calmly hits the star running back for his second receiving score of the night. It's Purdy's fifth touchdown pass, which is a new career-high.
The scoring output in this game and from San Fransisco's offense surely reshuffled a bunch of fantasy football playoff matchups.
Q4 9:14 – 49ers 34, Colts 27
The 49ers convert on third down again as Brock Purdy connects with Jauan Jennings across the middle.
Q4 10:45 – 49ers 34, Colts 27
That was Christian McCaffrey's longest run of the entire season, breaking off a 24 yarder as he is now over 100 yards rushing tonight.
It's tight end Luke Farrell and fullback Kyle Juszczyk on this drive – no George Kittle.
Q4 12:35 – 49ers 34, Colts 27
The 49ers go straight back to the air as Brock Purdy finds Jauan Jennings for a gain of 17 yards.
George Kittle does not appear to be on the field.
Q4 12:41 – 49ers 34, Colts 27
The Colts have made it a one-score game once again as Jonathan Taylor plunges into the end zone from a yard out.
It will be worth monitoring the status of George Kittle on San Francisco's upcoming possession.
Q4 14:34 – 49ers 34, Colts 20
Tyler Warren gets his first two catches of the night on consecutive plays, gaining 19 and 8 yards respectively as the Colts enter the red zone.
End Q3- 49ers 34, Colts 20
This game has reached the end of the third quarter with the Colts driving.
Indianapolis will have second-and-9 from San Francisco's 42-yard line to start the fourth quarter.
George Kittle has an ankle injury and is questionable to return.
Eric Kendrick in at middle linebacker with Tatum Bethune jogging to the bench.
Q3 2:00 – 49ers 34, Colts 20
After two runs by Jonathan Taylor, Philip Rivers find Ameer Abdullah for a gain of 4 yards to extend the drive.
On the next play, Mo Alie-Cox makes a catch for 8 yards but Tatum Bethune is banged up on the play for San Francisco.
Q3 4:02 – 49ers 34, Colts 20
Indianapolis' defense gets off the field again as Kendrick Bourne makes a 2-yard grab on third-and-9. George Kittle appeared to be shaken up on the play but walked off the field under his own power.
San Francisco settles for a 38-yard field goal from Eddy Pineiro instead.
Q3 6:58 – 49ers 31, Colts 20
Christian McCaffrey is getting going here again, breaking off runs of 7 and 9 yards.
On the next play, Brock Purdy connects with Jauan Jennings across the middle for 19 yards, making a contested grab.
Q3 8:16 – 49ers 31, Colts 20
After a short run by Jonathan Taylor and an incompletion intended for Tyler Warren, the Colts face third-and-7.
Philip Rivers faces pressure and cannot connect with Josh Downs, who was heavily covered by Upton Stout.
Indianapolis settles for a 51-yard field goal attempt by Blake Grupe and his kick is perfect.
Q3 9:46 – 49ers 31, Colts 17
Indianapolis is across midfield as Philip Rivers finds Michael Pittman for a gain of 14 yards. San Francisco is challenging the ruling on the field of a completed pass but Kyle Shanahan is not going to win the challenge.
This is Brock Purdy's first four-touchdown game since Week 15 of the 2023 season.
Brock Purdy has four touchdown passes for the fourth time in his career, which is also his career high. Each of the previous three came during the 2023 season. Oh, and there are still almost 26 minutes to play.
