The Indianapolis and San Francisco teams delivered an enthralling spectacle during the final “Monday Night Football” broadcast before the Christmas holiday. Philip Rivers and Brock Purdy are locked in a compelling contest.
Rivers, appearing in only his second game since returning to the NFL after an absence of nearly five seasons, demonstrates full command of the offensive strategy and is propelling his team’s attack through his passing game. Conversely, Purdy is navigating the 49ers’ offense with a slight edge in effectiveness, largely attributed to significant contributions from Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
Indianapolis Team Statistics
Philip Rivers: 14 of 21 for 175 yards, 2 TDs, 0 turnovers
Jonathan Taylor: 7 carries for 24 yards; 3 catches for 33 yards
Alec Pierce: 3 catches for 53 yards, 2 TDs
Josh Downs: 5 catches for 65 yards
San Francisco Team Statistics
Brock Purdy: 13 of 17 for 165 yards, 3 TDs, 0 turnovers
Christian McCaffrey: 11 carries for 67 yards; 4 catches for 17 yards, 1 TD
George Kittle: 5 catches for 78 yards, 1 TD
Demarcus Robinson: 1 catch for 22 yards, 1 TD
Collective Offensive Metrics:
Colts: 194 yards on 6.5 yards per play, 11 first downs
49ers: 250 yards on 7.6 yards per play, 16 first downs
Indianapolis possession changes: 1
San Francisco possession changes: 0
