Colts, Carson Wentz get big win on road over 49ers, add to AFC traffic jam

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Carson Wentz battled by way of unattractive weather and a couple of poor plays to enable the Indianapolis Colts defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the highway and in the center of a bomb cyclone, 30-18.

Wentz threw the game-sealing touchdown move to Michael Pittman Jr. right after 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw his second interception of the night to destroy any likelihood of San Francisco tying the video game.

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Indianapolis Colts quarterback Carson Wentz (2) celebrates immediately after scoring versus the San Francisco 49ers for the duration of the 1st 50 % of an NFL soccer recreation in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.
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Wentz finished 17-for-26 with 150 passing yards, two landing passes and a rushing touchdown. He an unpleasant participate in that was later dominated a fumble but recovered properly to get the win. Jonathan Taylor led the group with 107 yards on ground and a touchdown. Mo-Alie-Cox had the other rating.

Garoppolo didn’t seem as good. He was 16-for-27 with 181 yards, a landing go and two picks. He focused Deebo Samuel 11 instances throughout the recreation as George Kittle is still out with an injuries. Samuel experienced seven catches for 100 yards and a landing. Elijah Mitchell led the way on the floor for San Francisco. He had similar quantities to Taylor with 107 yards on 18 carries and a landing.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against Indianapolis Colts outside linebacker Darius Leonard during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes versus Indianapolis Colts outdoors linebacker Darius Leonard throughout the very first half of an NFL football sport in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.
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The Colts bought a significant defensive work. Kenny Moore II and Darius Leonard experienced seven tackles each individual. Xavier Rhodes and Khari Willis had an interception each and every though Anthony Chesley and Kwity Payne experienced fumble recovers. The protection is going to be crucial down the extend.

With the get, Indianapolis moves to 3-4 on the year and is place suitable in the center of the visitors jam in the AFC playoff picture.

The Colts are two online games at the rear of the Tennessee Titans for the AFC South lead. The Titans are looking like just one of the greatest teams in the AFC East and catching them may be not possible unless they decide up a earn from them next week.

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor, left, runs in front of San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (1) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.

Indianapolis Colts running again Jonathan Taylor, remaining, operates in entrance of San Francisco 49ers cost-free security Jimmie Ward (1) throughout the initially fifty percent of an NFL football sport in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021.
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There are six teams in the AFC who are possibly 4-3, 3-3- or 3-4. The Colts, New England Patriots (3-4), Cleveland Browns (4-3), Pittsburgh Steelers (3-3), Kansas Town Chiefs (3-4) and Denver Broncos (3-4) are all in that group. Out of individuals teams, the Browns would be in the playoffs if the season ended Sunday.

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The subsequent number of months will separate the contenders from the pretenders and building off a highway victory versus a team who produced the Tremendous Bowl two years ago is large for morale.