Brock Purdy throws 5 touchdowns, spoils Philip Rivers' return to Indianapolis in 49ers' win over Colts

‘Everyone did their jobs’ 🙌 Brock Purdy on 49ers' Week 15 Win Over Titans | NFL on FOX Brock Purdy shared his thoughts of the San Francisco 49ers 37-24 win in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans. The San Francisco 49ers spoiled 44-year-old Philip Rivers’ home return for the Indianapolis Colts, as quarterback Brock Purdy threw five touchdowns in the 48-27 victory on the road Monday night. San Francisco knows that if they win their remaining two games, they would be the No. 1 seed in the NFC heading into the playoffs, and its mission accomplished as they move to 11-4. Meanwhile, the Colts , after starting the year 8-2, remain on their losing streak despite solid play from Rivers except for a crucial moment in the game. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Christian McCaffrey of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass for a touchdown during the first quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium on Dec. 22, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images) The Colts found themselves down 41-27 with the 49ers already in field goal range when one of the few errant passes from Purdy went through Kendrick Bourne’s hands and was intercepted. It could’ve been a turning point in the game, especially when Rivers found Alec Pierce, who had a monster game with two touchdowns in the first half, for a 33-yard gain to flip the field. But on the next play, Dee Winters jumped a Rivers pass intended for Ty Warren and took it 74 yards to the house - a game-sealing pick-six. Though they still have the slimmest of playoff hopes, the Colts’ loss means the Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and Los Angeles Chargers all clinched playoff spots in the AFC. PHILIP RIVERS DELIVERS VINTAGE FIRST HALF PERFORMANCE FOR COLTS, DELIGHTING NFL FANS Rivers was locked in from the start of the game, as head coach Shane Steichen was dialing up lots of passes instead of letting Jonathan Taylor do the work at running back for the Colts’ offense. To open the game, Rivers threw the ball seven times on nine plays, and his best was a 20-yard strike to Pierce to take a quick 7-0 lead. It was a free play for Rivers with a 49ers defender jumping offside, and he didn’t disappoint as he allowed his receiver to high-point the ball for the score. Indianapolis Colts quarterback Philip Rivers (17) passes as San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Keion White (56) applies pressure during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster) But, while Rivers was having a fantastic first half, Purdy and the 49ers’ offense were matching everything and then some. The 49ers scored on all of their first half drives except when they got the ball with just 17 seconds left and kicker Eddy Pineiro tried a career-long 64-yard field goal and hit the bottom of the crossbar just before halftime. But Purdy had three passing...

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