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49ers’ real mission isn’t stopping Colts’ Philip Rivers, it’s slowing Jonathan Taylor
- With a win Monday, the San Francisco 49ers can clinch a postseason spot by limiting Indianapolis running back Jonathan Taylor, who leads the NFL with 1,443 yards.
- Injuries to the 49ers' front seven have left them vulnerable recently, allowing more than 135 yards rushing in two games; the run defense could improve if Tatum Bethune returns.
- Veteran Philip Rivers will try to steady the Indianapolis Colts, who have fallen out of the AFC South after a four-game slide at 8-6 and rely on a strong run-blocking line around Taylor.
- With narrow margins in their division races, Monday's result carries major postseason implications as both teams fight to lock up playoff spots and one more loss could eliminate them.
- Brock Purdy's recent play gives San Francisco another offensive dimension heading into Monday as he appears to be rounding into form after returning from a toe injury.
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49ers, Colts not ready to abandon division-title hopes
Having had an opportunity to watch division rivals attempt to hold serve in a tight playoff race, the San Francisco 49ers and Indianapolis Colts get a chance to help themselves on the field when they clash Monday night in Indianapolis.
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49ers' Ricky Pearsall's status uncertain for Colts game because of knee and ankle injuries
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Ricky Pearsall missed the team's first practice of the week because of injuries to his knee and ankle, putting his status for this week's game against the Indianapolis Colts in…
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49ers look to lock up playoff spot as Rivers tries to keep the Colts in the playoff discussion
The Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers understand the stakes Monday night. Both teams find themselves in the throes of tight division races where one more loss could eliminate them.
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