San Francisco 49ers Extend Win Streak with 48-27 Victory over Indianapolis Colts
Brock Purdy led the San Francisco 49ers to a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes. Purdy completed 25 of 34 passes for 295 yards and recorded one interception. The win extended the 49ers' winning streak to five games and improved their record to 11-4.
This victory keeps San Francisco in the race for the NFC top seed and came just one day after they clinched a playoff spot following Detroit's loss to Pittsburgh. Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly, rushing 21 times for 117 yards, catching six passes for 29 yards, and scoring two touchdowns. George Kittle added seven receptions for 115 yards and one touchdown.
On defense, Dee Winters sealed the win by returning a 74-yard interception for a touchdown. For the Colts, Philip Rivers, in his second game back after a five-year retirement, went 23-of-35 for 277 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. Alec Pierce caught four passes for 86 yards and two touchdowns, including a 20-yard score to open the game.
