49ers Hold Off Colts in Tight Battle, Extend Win Streak to Four

SANTA CLARA, CA — The San Francisco 49ers continued their impressive run, securing their fourth consecutive victory with a 20-17 win over the visiting Indianapolis Colts. The Colts, who entered the game 1-2, showed resilience but ultimately couldn’t pull off the upset against the red-hot 3-0 49ers.

Game Recap

The 49ers struck first as Christian McCaffrey powered in a one-yard touchdown run late in the first quarter, though Jake Moody missed the extra point.

Indianapolis responded in the second quarter with a 33-yard field goal from Matt Gay, cutting the deficit to 6-3 at halftime.

The second half saw both offenses come to life. Colts quarterback Anthony Richardson broke free for a 30-yard rushing touchdown early in the third quarter, giving Indianapolis its first lead of the game at 10-6. However, the 49ers answered back quickly, as Brock Purdy found McCaffrey on a five-yard touchdown pass, putting San Francisco back on top 13-10.

The Colts made another big play early in the fourth quarter, as Jonathan Taylor broke loose for a stunning 89-yard touchdown run, momentarily giving Indianapolis a 17-13 lead. But McCaffrey continued his dominant performance, capping off a strong drive with a two-yard rushing touchdown to seal the 49ers’ 20-17 victory.

Key Stats

San Francisco quarterback Brock Purdy completed 19 of 35 passes for 212 yards, throwing one touchdown and one interception. Christian McCaffrey carried the ball 15 times for 61 yards and two touchdowns while also adding six receptions for 42 yards and another score. George Kittle led the 49ers’ receiving corps with six catches for 88 yards. On defense, Nick Bosa made an impact with 1.5 sacks.

For the Colts, Anthony Richardson completed nine of 18 passes for 80 yards but made a bigger impact with his legs, rushing nine times for 85 yards and a touchdown. Jonathan Taylor dominated the ground game with 10 carries for 148 yards, including his 89-yard touchdown run. Adonai Mitchell led the Colts in receiving with three catches for 34 yards. On defense, Donte Jackson came up with a key interception.

Looking Ahead

The 49ers (4-0) will remain at home next week to take on the Arizona Cardinals, looking to extend their unbeaten streak. Meanwhile, the Colts (1-3) continue their three-game road trip as they head to Nashville for a crucial AFC South showdown against the Tennessee Titans.