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The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Indianapolis Colts on Monday night at Lucas Oil Stadium for an interconference, primetime battle to wrap up Week 16 across the NFL.
With Daniel Jones on season-ending injured reserve with an Achilles tear, and Anthony Richardson still yet to be activated from injured reserve after suffering a fractured orbital bone, the Colts will likely start Philip Rivers at quarterback again in the matchup.
Rivers, 44, returned to the NFL despite last playing a snap in the league in 2020. In his first game back, he completed 66.7% of his passes for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception in an 18-16 loss to the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
Ahead of their Monday night showdown, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Rivers' tape from his first game, and he seemed to give an honest assessment.
“I see, I mean he is a little bit older, so might not quite be as fast, might not quite be able to throw it the same distance that he used to, but you don’t know that for sure because you don’t get to see it exactly on tape," Shanahan said. "But, I see a guy who knows how to play the position as good as anyone. I think he had 27 throws in that game and every ball goes right to the exact spot. He attacked their coverages great. He played against a very good pass rush and was able to get rid of the ball. He’s one of the best quarterbacks I’ve ever watched and he definitely helped that team.”
Rivers has the experience, but will his body be able to keep up with his mind at this point? The 49ers are hoping that they can take advantage of Rivers' physical condition and earn a fifth win in a row and clinch a spot in the playoffs.
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This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers coach gives honest assessment of Colts QB's tape ahead of MNF
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With Daniel Jones on season-ending injured reserve with an Achilles tear, and Anthony Richardson still yet to be activated from injured reserve after suffering a fractured orbital bone, the Colts will likely start Philip Rivers at quarterback again in the matchup.
Rivers, 44, returned to the NFL despite last playing a snap in the league in 2020. In his first game back, he completed 66.7% of his passes for 120 yards, one touchdown and one interception in an 18-16 loss to the top-seeded Seattle Seahawks.
Ahead of their Monday night showdown, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was asked about Rivers' tape from his first game, and he seemed to give an honest assessment.
“I see, I mean he is a little bit older, so might not quite be as fast, might not quite be able to throw it the same distance that he used to, but you don’t know that for sure because you don’t get to see it exactly on tape," Shanahan said. "But, I see a guy who knows how to play the position as good as anyone. I think he had 27 throws in that game and every ball goes right to the exact spot. He attacked their coverages great. He played against a very good pass rush and was able to get rid of the ball. He’s one of the best quarterbacks I’ve ever watched and he definitely helped that team.”
Rivers has the experience, but will his body be able to keep up with his mind at this point? The 49ers are hoping that they can take advantage of Rivers' physical condition and earn a fifth win in a row and clinch a spot in the playoffs.
More 49ers: 49ers LB corps could get lift as All-Pro returns on practice squad
This article originally appeared on Niners Wire: 49ers coach gives honest assessment of Colts QB's tape ahead of MNF
Continue reading...
