It took six weeks and a matchup against the Oakland Raiders, but the San Francisco 49ers finally earned their first win of the 2010 season with a 17-9 victory over their Bay Area rivals.
Quarterback Alex Smith was 16 of 33 for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Frank Gore had 149 yards on 25 carries.
Next week, the team will travel to Charlotte, North Carolina to face the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium.
49ers Keys to Victory vs. Colts: How San Francisco Can Win in Week 16
By Wayne P. Brown
Dec 21
As the San Francisco 49ers head into a critical Week 16 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, the margin for error is slim. With playoff positioning on the line, the 49ers must lean into their identity, execute with discipline, and control the game from start to finish.
This...
49ers playoff picture: Where San Francisco stands after win over Colts
By David Bonilla
Dec 22
The San Francisco 49ers extended their winning streak to five games with a 48-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, building momentum as they head into the postseason. San Francisco had already clinched a playoff berth Sunday when the Pittsburgh Steelers...
49ers rookie CJ West reflects on first career sack—against Philip Rivers
By David Bonilla
Dec 23
San Francisco 49ers rookie defensive tackle CJ West tied teammate Alfred Collins for the top Pro Football Focus pass-rush grade of the game, both posting career-high 91.7 marks. Each recorded their first NFL sack in the 49ers' 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts, marking the...
49ers Notebook: Dee Winters recaps his pick six; Two rookies notch first NFL sacks; Jauan Jennings the troll
By Kirk Larrabee
Dec 23
Things didn't start out too well for the 49ers defense in their 48-27 win over the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night, but by the time the game was over, there were a few memorable highlights for multiple players on that side of the ball.
Leading the way in that regard was...