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The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth straight win after trouncing the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium on Monday. It, however, could prove to be costly as George Kittle suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter. Kittle finished the game with seven receptions for 115 yards and a touchdown. While there are […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business on the road on Monday as they took down the Indianapolis Colts, 48-27, at Lucas Oil Stadium. They extended their winning streak to five games and improved to 11-4. The 49ers are still on the hunt for the top spot in the NFC West, which is currently […]

Brock Purdy delivered the most prolific night of his young NFL career on Monday Night Football, throwing a career-high five touchdown passes as the San Francisco 49ers rolled past the Indianapolis Colts 48-27. Despite entering the game battling a cold, Purdy never showed signs of discomfort, orchestrating an offense that looked as sharp and balanced […]

The San Francisco 49ers delivered one of their most complete performances of the season Monday night, defeating the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 at Lucas Oil Stadium. Brock Purdy threw a career-high five touchdown passes, but the postgame conversation extended beyond the scoreboard due to the quarterback matchup. Purdy, who grew up watching Colts quarterback Philip Rivers […]

The NFL can be a cold place, and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dee Winters made sure to remind Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers of that on Monday. With less than four minutes left in the fourth quarter and the Colts trying to mount a late rally, Rivers tried a quick throw to tight end Tyler […]

The San Francisco 49ers turned Monday Night Football into a season-shaping win, crushing the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 behind Brock Purdy, who threw a career-high five touchdowns and owned the night from the opening drive. The crowd roared. The stakes sharpened. With that MNF statement, the NFL Playoffs picture shifted fast. Brock Purdy didn’t chase the […]

Christian McCaffrey achieved a milestone he hasn’t pulled off since 2023 during the San Francisco 49ers’ matchup against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. McCaffrey is going through the ninth season of his NFL career, his fourth with the 49ers. He’s shined as one of the top running backs in the league but dealt with […]

The San Francisco 49ers had already clinched a playoff berth, yet Monday Night Football still turned electric as Brock Purdy met the moment head-on. Under the lights, the 49ers quarterback delivered a performance that echoed through franchise history. In Week 16’s Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts, Brock Purdy authored a career night in […]

Monday Night Football often delivers drama, and for the San Francisco 49ers, the end of the first half against the Indianapolis Colts brought a collective gasp from the Faithful. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro, who has been nothing short of automatic this season, lined up for an audacious 64-yard field goal attempt as the clock ticked down. […]

The San Francisco 49ers are continuing their strong December run on Monday night, rarely needing their punter while controlling the game against the Indianapolis Colts. The Week 16 49ers-Colts matchup is currently at 46–27 following a pick-six by Dee Winters—75 yards to the house with less than four minutes left on the clock—on Monday Night […]

The San Francisco 49ers had seized momentum on MNF and Brock Purdy was already delivering a masterclass when, according to a report by Adam Schefter of ESPN, George Kittle became questionable to return with an ankle injury against the Indianapolis Colts. The 49ers remained in control as the offense flowed, but Kittle later headed to […]

Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy is dictating MNF, and the San Francisco 49ers are moving in sync with him. Against the Indianapolis Colts, Purdy has already thrown four touchdowns, including a second-half strike to Jauan Jennings that ties his career-best mark. Every Brock Purdy touchdown has come with control. Calm reads. Sharp timing. Total command. Under […]

The San Francisco 49ers’ Monday Night Football showdown against the Indianapolis Colts is a tapestry filled with interesting storylines and subplots. If the 49ers secure the win, three different teams will officially punch their tickets to the playoffs following the Colts’ elimination. Philip Rivers took the field in only his second football game in five […]

Monday Night Football carried weight for the San Francisco 49ers, and Brock Purdy played like he understood every ounce of it. Against the Indianapolis Colts, Purdy fired his third touchdown pass of the half to George Kittle, a strike that restored control and lifted the 49ers in a tense moment. The score steadied the night […]

The San Francisco 49ers clearly didn’t come to Indianapolis to play conservative football. After watching Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts march down the field for an opening touchdown, Brock Purdy and the Niners offense clapped back instantly, turning “Monday Night Football” into a shootout before the first quarter was even halfway done. Trailing 7-0 […]

Old Man River just keeps on flowing. On Monday night, the Indianapolis Colts turned back the clock, and for a moment, it felt like 2020 all over again at Lucas Oil Stadium. In a season desperate for a spark, 44-year-old Philip Rivers stepped under center and delivered a sequence of vintage brilliance that had the […]

Three AFC teams will be in full support of the San Francisco 49ers when they take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night. Going into the Week 16 contest, San Francisco has fully secured its place in the playoffs. With 10 wins and counting, they have three weeks remaining in the regular season to finish […]

San Francisco 49ers fans remember the dreadful 2023 NFL playoffs. After a magical season where Mr. Irrelevant Brock Purdy rose to the top of the QB food chain, San Francisco was ready to take on the entire world. Instead, though, their NFC Championship Game became a bloodbath for their quarterback room. Against the Philadelphia Eagles […]

The San Francisco 49ers stayed in the NFC playoff race without Brandon Aiyuk. Concerns grew, though, with Kyle Shanahan admitting he hasn’t seen Aiyuk in forever. Now an alarming video surfaced of the wide receiver. Aiyuk went viral Saturday evening showing him speeding outside of Levi’s Stadium. The wide receiver topped a speed of 90 […]

After watching the Seattle Seahawks punch their ticket to the playoffs with an overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams, the  San Francisco 49ers have a chance to secure a third postseason spot for the stacked NFC West in Week 16, where they will take on the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. On paper, […]

The San Francisco 49ers are favored in their Monday Night Football game, but head coach Kyle Shanahan isn’t taking the Colts’ aging quarterback for granted. And here is the 49ers nightmare playoff scenario with three weeks left in the regular season. The 49ers got a break when the Seahawks took down the Rams in overtime […]

The San Francisco 49ers don’t seem to be the future team of Brandon Aiyuk. And Kyle Shanahan hasn’t seen him in a while. Furthermore, Shanahan opened up about regret amid the strange saga, according to a post on X by Coach Yac. “I didn’t get to hang out with Aiyuk much since he tore his […]

The San Francisco 49ers could clinch a playoff berth before they play the Colts. And they aren’t taking the Colts’ QB situation for granted. Furthermore, here are bold predictions for the Week 16 Monday Night Football clash. The 49ers enter with a strong record of 10-4, sitting in third place in the very tough NFC […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 10-4 and riding a four-game winning streak while sitting in third place. While the Seattle Seahawks prepare to host the Los Angeles Rams, the Niners still have a legitimate chance of snagging the 1 seed in the NFC. Ultimately, the 49ers’ dream playoff scenario could take shape, depending on the […]

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for the Indianapolis Colts, they are making sure they have insurance at the most important position. That is because they have brought back an ex-Jets quarterback to back up 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and Mac Jones on the practice squad, according to NFL insider Tom Pelissero. “The 49ers are […]

The San Francisco 49ers continue to surge toward the postseason, but speculation surrounding a potential return by All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner has drawn caution from within the organization. As San Francisco (10-4) rides a four-game winning streak while pushing to clinch a playoff berth, NBC Sports insider Matt Maiocco reported that expectations of Warner returning […]

The San Francisco 49ers are gearing up for a crucial Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts. But even if the 49ers come up short, their path to the playoffs is clear. If the Detroit Lions lose to the Pittsburgh Steelers, then the 49ers will be in the playoffs, via Tom Pelissero of the NFL […]

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. San Francisco boosted its playoff odds and stayed alive in the division race with the 37-24 victory. Brock Purdy’s dominant performance earned praise from Kyle Shanahan. But the 49ers head coach also had his eye on another quarterback playing on […]

The San Francisco 49ers picked up a key Week 15 win, but the result was followed by uncertainty at wide receiver as second-year pass catcher Ricky Pearsall began the week dealing with two separate lower-body injuries. The 49ers improved to 10-4 with a 37-24 win vs. the Titans, but questions remain about Pearsall’s availability. He […]

On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers continued their winning ways with a 37-24 home win over the Tennessee Titans. The win pushed the 49ers’ record to 10-4 on the 2025 season as it reaches its home stretch, and marked an impressive day for quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for 295 yards and three touchdowns […]

The San Francisco 49ers earned a comfortable win against the Tennessee Titans, defeating them 37-24. It was a big day for the offense, as they were able to get points on all of their possessions. Brock Purdy led the way with 295 passing yards and three touchdowns, and Christian McCaffrey rushed for 73 yards and […]

Kyle Shanahan revealed Brandon Aiyuk’s standing with the San Francisco 49ers following the team’s 37-24 win over the Tennessee Titans on Sunday afternoon. Aiyuk has been with the 49ers since the team selected him in the 2020 NFL Draft. He developed into one of their top receivers, achieving consecutive 1,000-receiving yard seasons in 2022 and […]

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle saw a rare “diabolical” side of Brock Purdy Sunday. At least on the scrambling end versus the Tennessee Titans. Purdy showed his rare wheels while evading the rush and realizing he had no open wide receivers. He even included a head-turning pump fake while running. Purdy got 'em […]

San Francisco’s passing game is already dealing with enough drama. Brandon Aiyuk has effectively been shut down for the year and parked on a reserve list, ending any realistic chance of him returning in 2025 and pushing the 49ers and their disgruntled wideout toward an offseason breakup. For a team that once viewed him as […]

The San Francisco 49ers (9-4) will face the Tennessee Titans (2-11) in Week 15 at Levi’s Stadium, with all eyes on star running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey was a late addition to the injury report on Saturday with a back issue, earning a questionable designation. However, San Francisco fans can breathe a sigh of relief as […]

The Brandon Aiyuk saga is finally nearing an end. One year removed from Aiyuk signing a four-year, $120 million contract extension, the San Francisco 49ers are ready to move on from the former first-round pick. After a tumultuous offseason that saw the 49ers void the remaining guarantees in Aiyuk’s deal and the receiver refuse to […]

Christian McCaffrey allayed concerns about his recent illness after logging a full practice session on Friday, but fans should never celebrate too early when it comes to the San Francisco 49ers star running back’s status. He is now considered questionable for Sunday’s home game versus the Tennessee Titans due to a back injury, per ESPN’s […]

Despite a minor scare, Christian McCaffrey will remain in the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 15 lineup when they face the Tennessee Titans. The star running back missed practice early in the week with his illness, but was a full participant on Friday and is expected to play in Week 15, Cam Inman of the Bay […]

The Tennessee Titans and San Francisco 49ers are two teams in very different situations heading into Week 15. Tennessee is 2-11 and is in contention for the No. 1 overall pick in the NFL Draft for the second year in a row. The Titans took a step forward by adding Cam Ward, but they are […]