Colts at 49ers
Indianapolis Colts 50, San Francisco 49ers 42 · DEATHROW ACADEMY!!!
Final Score
Colts 50 5 TD · 3 FG · 5 XP
49ers 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPBrock Purdy 360 yds passingJonathan Taylor 180 yds rushingDe'Zhaun Stribling 208 yds receivingMarques Sigle 6 tkl defenseTotal yards 383 · 480Passing yards 190 · 360Rushing yards 193 · 120Completions 13/20 · 19/25Yards per carry 6.7 · 9.2Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 18d ago
In a thrilling Week 3 showdown, the Indianapolis Colts narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 50-42. Both teams came into this game looking to establish themselves early in the 2027 season, but it was the Colts who emerged victorious in a high-scoring affair.
Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson Sr. showcased his arm with three touchdown passes, while Jonathan Taylor dominated on the ground, racking up 180 rushing yards. For the 49ers, Brock Purdy impressed with 360 passing yards, but it was De'Zhaun Stribling who stole the show with an incredible 208 receiving yards, keeping San Francisco competitive throughout the game.
The Colts' defense made a crucial play that turned the tide in their favor, with Justin Walley's interception proving pivotal in the closing moments. Despite Marques Sigle's six tackles for the 49ers, they struggled to contain Indianapolis' explosive offense when it mattered most. This game highlighted the Colts' offensive firepower and their ability to capitalize on key defensive moments, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | ||||||
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 13/20 | 65% | 190 | 3 | 0 | 135.4 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 19/25 | 76% | 360 | 3 | 1 | 140.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 26 | 180 | 6.9 | 99 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Anthony Richardson SrQB | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Kaelon BlackHB | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 17 | 1 | 74 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 3 | 11 | 3.7 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||||
| Tyler WarrenTE | 4 | 98 | 24.5 | 42 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Deion BurksWR | 2 | 31 | 15.5 | — | 2 | 16 | 0 |
| DJ GiddensHB | 2 | 23 | 11.5 | 20 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jonathan TaylorHB | 3 | 21 | 7.0 | 36 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Brett NorfleetTE | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Josh DownsWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 9 | 208 | 23.1 | 80 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 54 | 13.5 | 31 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 1 | 42 | 42.0 | 27 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 11 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| KJ DuffWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 10 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 19 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||||
| Jaylon CarliesWILL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sauce GardnerCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin WalleyCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ AllenMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward SrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Camryn BynumFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Taylor-BrittCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Adetomiwa AdebaworeDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Laiatu LatuLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hunter WohlerSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A.J. HaulcySS | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Marques SigleSS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamren KinchensFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Lewis CineSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaden DuggerSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack JonesCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colts | |||
| Spencer ShraderK | 3/3 | 5 | 59 |
| Rigoberto SanchezP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/1 | 6 | 0 |