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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 West. Meanwhile, the reeling Colts are 8-6 and trying to find their way out of a four-game losing streak.
The Colts enter the game with “Old Man Rivers,” Philip, that is, at the quarterback position. But the 49ers have their guy, Brock Purdy, back in the saddle and looking for a fifth straight victory.
It seems reasonable to expect the 49ers to make their hay through the air. The Colts have one of the league’s worst pass defenses (No. 31) while they are No. 6 against the run.
When the 49ers get into the red zone, they shouldn’t try to cram the ball down the defense’s throat with Christian McCaffrey. Look for McCaffrey, George Kittle, and Jauan Jennings to get looks for short touchdown passes.
Purdy is coming off a three-touchdown performance against the Titans and will look to make it back to back.
Purdy has played only six games this season, but his return has lifted the team, according to KNBR via Sports Illustrated.
“It just means a lot, man. To have him back 100% healthy, obviously, just a game breaker. And to have Brock, the confidence that he brings to our team, as well as the leadership—the huddle is just a team full of guys, ready to work, and Brock’s the man leading the way,” Jennings said. “Everybody’s just waiting to hear [the] play call and execute for Brock because we know he’s going to do the same.
“You get the competitive side of Brock each and every week, especially on Sundays. “That’s where Brock is at his best, under the lights. Whatever Brock brings to the table, we try to match it. He’s just that type of player. He just challenges everybody to be better at their position. So, just great having him back.”
Kyle Shanahan, the 49ers head coach, said Purdy is getting back in the groove, according to ninersnation.com.
“I thought Brock had a really good game, made a number of plays [against the Titans],” Shanahan said. “By no means was perfect. There were a couple that he missed out there. But, there were also a couple plays that he made when it didn’t seem like anything was there. So, I thought Brock had a really good game.”
Prudy said he’s being more aggressive with his throws.
“Yeah, I thought [I was driving the ball better],” Purdy said. “I thought overall just being aggressive and just the way that I was seeing the defense and just letting it go. Leading guys and trying to hit them out of their breaks and things like that. So thought it was a pretty...
