Colts celebrate Manning's return with 26-23 win over 49ers
The Indianapolis Colts scrapped the Peyton Manning playbook Sunday. Instead, they relied on ball control and patience.
National Football League
FINAL
San Francisco 49ers
23
Indianapolis Colts
26
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 3 | 3 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 23 |
| IND | 3 | 3 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 26 |
Lucas Oil Stadium · 65,612 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/8/26 | vs Las Vegas Raiders | W 38-17 | NFL |
| 10/25/26 | @ Atlanta Falcons | L 20-29 | NFL |
| 10/19/26 | vs Washington Commanders | W 23-17 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Seattle Seahawks | W 32-29 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Denver Broncos | W 24-14 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 1:38 23-26
Adam Vinatieri 51 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 0:20 23-23
George Kittle 5 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Touchdown 8:00 16-23
Kyle Juszczyk 6 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Robbie Gould Kick)
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Touchdown 9:56 9-23
Jacoby Brissett 3 Yd Run (Adam Vinatieri Kick)
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Field Goal 13:39 9-16
Robbie Gould 40 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 3:17 6-16
Marlon Mack 22 Yd Run (Adam Vinatieri Kick)
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Field Goal 7:42 6-9
Adam Vinatieri 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 6-6
Robbie Gould 43 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:59 3-6
Adam Vinatieri 23 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:37 3-3
Robbie Gould 28 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:09 0-3
Adam Vinatieri 52 Yd Field Goal
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IND 1:38
8 plays, 49 yards, 2:01 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:38 23-26
Adam Vinatieri 51 Yd Field Goal
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SF 3:39
5 plays, 17 yards, 1:55 · Punt
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IND 5:34
7 plays, 67 yards, 4:26 · Interception
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IND
1 play, -1 yard, 0:20 · End of Half
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SF 0:20
14 plays, 89 yards, 5:09 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 0:20 23-23
George Kittle 5 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Robbie Gould Kick)
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IND 5:29
4 plays, 13 yards, 2:31 · Punt
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SF 8:00
5 plays, 79 yards, 1:56 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 8:00 16-23
Kyle Juszczyk 6 Yd pass from Brian Hoyer (Robbie Gould Kick)
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IND 9:56
6 plays, 75 yards, 3:43 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 9:56 9-23
Jacoby Brissett 3 Yd Run (Adam Vinatieri Kick)
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SF 13:39
12 plays, 69 yards, 4:38 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 13:39 9-16
Robbie Gould 40 Yd Field Goal
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IND 3:17
4 plays, 60 yards, 2:33 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 3:17 6-16
Marlon Mack 22 Yd Run (Adam Vinatieri Kick)
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SF 5:50
5 plays, -5 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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IND 7:42
10 plays, 30 yards, 5:21 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 7:42 6-9
Adam Vinatieri 38 Yd Field Goal
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SF 13:03
3 plays, -8 yards, 1:57 · Punt
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IND
1 play, -1 yard, 0:02 · End of Half
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SF 0:02
6 plays, 50 yards, 0:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:02 6-6
Robbie Gould 43 Yd Field Goal
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IND 0:59
11 plays, 72 yards, 3:57 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 0:59 3-6
Adam Vinatieri 23 Yd Field Goal
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SF 4:56
5 plays, 16 yards, 2:53 · Punt
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IND 7:49
5 plays, 5 yards, 3:11 · Punt
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SF 11:00
3 plays, 2 yards, 1:33 · Punt
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IND 12:33
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:29 · Punt
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SF 13:02
3 plays, 1 yard, 1:43 · Punt
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IND 14:45
6 plays, 16 yards, 2:52 · Punt
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SF 2:37
12 plays, 65 yards, 6:32 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 2:37 3-3
Robbie Gould 28 Yd Field Goal
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IND 9:09
11 plays, 41 yards, 5:51 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:09 0-3
Adam Vinatieri 52 Yd Field Goal
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Team Stats
SF
IND
23
1st Downs
25
19
Passing 1st downs
14
3
Rushing 1st downs
9
1
1st downs from penalties
2
4-14
3rd down efficiency
8-16
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
70
Total Plays
73
402
Total Yards
447
5.7
Yards per Play
6.1
11
Total Drives
13
336
Passing
288
29/46
Comp/Att
22/34
7.0
Yards per pass
7.6
0
Interceptions thrown
1
2-17
Sacks-Yards Lost
4-26
66
Rushing
159
22
Rushing Attempts
35
3.0
Yards per rush
4.5
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-4
10-77
Penalties
7-62
0
Turnovers
1
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
1
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
31:05
Possession
37:17
Injuries
Indianapolis Colts
- Akeem Davis-Gaither Injured Reserve
- Mo Alie-Cox Injured Reserve
- Will Mallory Out
- Jalen Travis Out
- Jaylon Carlies Out
San Francisco 49ers
- C.J. West Injured Reserve
- Nate Hobbs Injured Reserve
- Gracen Halton Injured Reserve
- Trent Williams Questionable
- Renardo Green Questionable
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