Philip Rivers Does His Part, but Colts Humbled in Loss to 49ers
Philip Rivers Shines, but Colts Fall to 49ers
In a dramatic Monday Night Football matchup, Philip Rivers delivered a strong showing for the Indianapolis Colts , but his efforts weren’t enough as the San Francisco 49ers defeated Indianapolis 48–27 at Lucas Oil Stadium . Rivers, the 44‑year‑old veteran who recently came out of retirement to fill in after injuries to the Colts’ quarterback room, played impressively. He completed 23 of 35 passes for 277 yards and two touchdowns , connecting twice with wide receiver Alec Pierce and showing poise and command despite limited preparation time. The Colts even took an early lead and remained competitive through the first half, with Rivers guiding Indianapolis to scores on multiple possessions. Rivers’ performance gave fans a nostalgic glimpse of his former brilliance and reinforced that he can still handle an NFL offense. However, the 49ers’ offense dominated for much of the game. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for a career‑high five touchdown passes , spreading the ball to multiple targets an…
