Final2021 Week 7

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CA

Indianapolis Colts vs San Francisco 49ers, Week 7 2021

Indianapolis Colts

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30

San Francisco 49ers

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18

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
Colts7671030
49ers1200618

IND 30SF 18 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    7.2PPR pts

    16/27, 181 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Deebo Samuel Sr.

    SF · WR

    21.0PPR pts

    7 REC, 100 YDS, 1 TD

  • 49ers leader

    Elijah Mitchell

    SF · RB

    16.7PPR pts

    18 ATT, 107 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Khari Willis

    IND

    1 INT, 6 TKL

Colts 30, 49ers 18: Indianapolis beats San Francisco

Indianapolis led 13–12 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 17–6 after the break to win 30–18. The Colts finished with a narrow 295–280 edge in total offense.

The 49ers went 1-for-11 on third down and committed four turnovers, while the Colts kept the ball for 33:56.

Key advantages

  • +2 turnover margin IND 2 · SF 4 turnovers
  • +15 total yards IND 295 · SF 280
  • +34% third-down rate IND 43% · SF 9%

Game Highlights

Official NFL highlights · Opens from YouTube

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Why the Colts Won

Indianapolis won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, Colts vs 49ers
ColtsStat49ers
2Turnovers4
295Total yards280
43%Third-down conversion9%
Other team stats
4.9Yards per play5.3
60Plays53
33:56Time of possession26:04

Scoring Summary

The Colts scored four touchdowns and one field goal; the 49ers scored two touchdowns and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Colts vs 49ers
TimeTeamPlayINDSF
1st quarter
10:12SFElijah Mitchell 14-yard TD run Takes leadXP missed06
8:08SFJoey Slye 34-yard FG Extends lead09
5:15INDCarson Wentz → Mo Alie-Cox, 11-yard TDMichael Badgley XP79
2:27SFJoey Slye 56-yard FG Extends lead712
2nd quarter
1:00INDCarson Wentz 1-yard TD run Takes lead2-pt try failed1312
3rd quarter
3:45INDJonathan Taylor 5-yard TD run Extends leadMichael Badgley XP2012
4th quarter
13:07SFJimmy Garoppolo → Deebo Samuel, 14-yard TD2-pt try failed2018
7:00INDMichael Badgley 42-yard FG Extends lead2318
2:49INDCarson Wentz → Michael Pittman Jr., 28-yard TD Extends leadMichael Badgley XP3018

Fantasy Points: Colts vs 49ers, Week 7 2021

Fantasy leaders

  1. Michael PittmanINDWR20.5 PTSWR7
  2. Deebo SamuelSFWR20.0 PTSWR8
  3. Carson WentzINDQB18.3 PTSQB13
  4. Elijah MitchellSFRB16.7 PTSRB11

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB5.2QB2316/271811220060.9
Carson WentzINDQB18.3QB1317/26150204231106.3Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Michael PittmanINDWR20.5WR7WR———441051
Deebo SamuelSFWR20.0WR8WR———1171001
Elijah MitchellSFRB16.7RB11RB181071————
Jonathan TaylorINDRB16.0RB13RB1810713330Start/Sit →
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE11.5TE9TE———33251Start/Sit →
Charlie WoernerSFTE5.0TE27TE———22300Start/Sit →
JaMycal HastySFRB4.6RB42RB31063150
Zach PascalINDWR4.4WR60WR———63140
Mohamed SanuSFWR2.6WR75WR———11160
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB2.2RB51RB814031-20
Ashton DulinINDWR2.0WR79WR———4200Start/Sit →
Brandon AiyukSFWR1.9WR81WR1301160
Trent SherfieldSFWR1.9WR80WR———2190
Ross DwelleySFTE1.5TE44TE———2150
Keke CouteeINDWR1.5WR88WR———1150
Marlon MackINDRB0.4RB67RB340————
Jauan JenningsSFWR0.0—WR———2000Start/Sit →
Jack DoyleINDTE0.0—TE———1000
Kylen GransonINDTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Indianapolis Colts

Snap Share

  1. Michael PittmanWR62 snaps91%
  2. Zach PascalWR57 snaps84%
  3. Jack DoyleTE50 snaps74%
  4. Jonathan TaylorRB47 snaps69%
  5. Mo Alie-CoxTE43 snaps63%

Target Share26 targets

  1. Zach Pascal23%, 6 targets
  2. Ashton Dulin15%, 4 targets
  3. Michael Pittman15%, 4 targets
  4. Mo Alie-Cox12%, 3 targets
  5. Nyheim Miller-Hines12%, 3 targets
  6. Other23%, 6 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Jonathan Taylor55%, 18 carries
  2. Nyheim Miller-Hines24%, 8 carries
  3. Carson Wentz12%, 4 carries
  4. Marlon Mack9%, 3 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. Deebo SamuelWR48 snaps86%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR40 snaps71%
  3. Elijah MitchellRB37 snaps66%
  4. Charlie WoernerTE30 snaps54%
  5. Mohamed SanuWR28 snaps50%

Target Share27 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel41%, 11 targets
  2. JaMycal Hasty22%, 6 targets
  3. Trent Sherfield7%, 2 targets
  4. Ross Dwelley7%, 2 targets
  5. Jauan Jennings7%, 2 targets
  6. Other15%, 4 targets

Carry Share24 carries

  1. Elijah Mitchell75%, 18 carries
  2. JaMycal Hasty13%, 3 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo8%, 2 carries
  4. Brandon Aiyuk4%, 1 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
Michael PittmanINDWR6291%415%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR4886%1141%0
Zach PascalINDWR5784%623%0
Jack DoyleINDTE5074%14%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR4071%14%1
Jonathan TaylorINDRB4769%312%18
Elijah MitchellSFRB3766%00%18
Mo Alie-CoxINDTE4363%312%0
Ashton DulinINDWR4363%415%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE3054%27%0
Mohamed SanuSFWR2850%14%0
Ross DwelleySFTE2748%27%0
JaMycal HastySFRB1934%622%3
Trent SherfieldSFWR1629%27%0
Nyheim Miller-HinesINDRB1928%312%8
Jauan JenningsSFWR916%27%0
Kylen GransonINDTE57%14%0
Marlon MackINDRB46%00%3
Keke CouteeINDWR46%14%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+13.8Michael Pittman Jr.20.5 PTS vs 6.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−8.0Nyheim Hines2.2 PTS vs 10.2 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.5 xFPDeebo Samuel Sr.21.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR21.018.5+2.586%41% tgt—000%1141%
Jonathan TaylorIND · RB18.016.6+1.469%55% car—01855%312%
Carson WentzIND · QB20.314.0+6.3100%26 att—26412%00%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB7.213.2−6.0100%27 att—2728%00%
JaMycal HastySF · RB4.612.0−7.434%22% tgt—0313%622%
Elijah MitchellSF · RB16.711.6+5.166%75% car—01875%00%
Nyheim HinesIND · —2.210.2−8.0—24% car—0824%312%
Zach PascalIND · WR4.410.1−5.784%23% tgt—000%623%
Ashton DulinIND · WR2.06.7−4.763%15% tgt—000%415%
Michael Pittman Jr.IND · WR20.56.7+13.891%15% tgt—000%415%
Mo Alie-CoxIND · TE11.55.1+6.463%12% tgt—000%312%
Charlie WoernerSF · TE5.03.4+1.654%7% tgt—000%27%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR0.03.4−3.416%7% tgt—000%27%
Ross DwelleySF · TE1.53.4−1.948%7% tgt—000%27%
Trent SherfieldSF · WR1.93.4−1.529%7% tgt—000%27%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR1.92.3−0.471%4% car—014%14%
Marlon MackIND · RB0.41.9−1.56%9% car—039%00%
Jack DoyleIND · TE0.01.7−1.774%4% tgt—000%14%
Keke CouteeIND · WR1.51.7−0.26%4% tgt—000%14%
Kylen GransonIND · TE0.01.7−1.77%4% tgt—000%14%
Mohamed SanuSF · WR2.61.7+0.950%4% tgt—000%14%

Team totals: Colts 26 targets and 33 carries; 49ers 27 targets and 24 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2021 season: 1.68 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.44 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Carson Wentz Ran hot

IND · QB · 20.3 pts on 14.0 expected

17 of 26 passing for 150 yards, 2 touchdowns; 4 carries for 23 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 14.0 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Start/Sit: Carson Wentz →

Jimmy Garoppolo Unlucky

SF · QB · 7.2 pts on 13.2 expected

16 of 27 passing for 181 yards, 1 touchdown, 2 interceptions; 2 carries for 0 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 13.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Jonathan Taylor

IND · RB · 18.0 pts on 16.6 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 3 catches for 3 yards; 18 carries (55% of the team's) for 107 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.6 expected.

Start/Sit: Jonathan Taylor →

Nyheim Hines Unlucky

IND · — · 2.2 pts on 10.2 expected

3 targets (12% of the team's), 1 catch for -2 yards; 8 carries (24% of the team's) for 14 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.2 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Deebo Samuel Sr. Strong role

SF · WR · 21.0 pts on 18.5 expected

11 targets (41% of the team's), 7 catches for 100 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.5 expected.

JaMycal Hasty Unlucky

SF · RB · 4.6 pts on 12.0 expected

6 targets (22% of the team's), 3 catches for 15 yards; 3 carries (13% of the team's) for 1 yard.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 12.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Elijah Mitchell Ran hot

SF · RB · 16.7 pts on 11.6 expected

18 carries (75% of the team's) for 107 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 11.6 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat.

Zach Pascal Unlucky

IND · WR · 4.4 pts on 10.1 expected

6 targets (23% of the team's), 3 catches for 14 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.1 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Stock Up, Stock Down

Indianapolis Colts

  • Stock up: Jonathan Taylor played 69% of the snaps, up from a 53% season average.
  • Stock up: Ashton Dulin played 63% of the snaps, up from a 23% season average.
  • Stock down: Marlon Mack played 6% of the snaps, down from a 21% season average.

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Charlie Woerner played 54% of the snaps, up from a 16% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2021 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Colts defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed toColts D49ers D
QBs16.617.7
RBs19.520.9
WRs32.835.4
TEs14.49.1

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 60% win probability, climbed as high as 83%, then lost.

49ers win probability

49ers win probability by game minute49ers started at 60%, stood at 53% at halftime and finished at 0%, across 9 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −18Wentz → Alie-Cox, 11-yd TD83% → 66%Q1 5:15
  2. −23Wentz 1-yd TD run76% → 53%Q2 1:00
  3. −32Taylor 5-yd TD run50% → 18%Q3 3:45
  4. +30Garoppolo → Samuel, 14-yd TD13% → 42%Q4 13:07
  5. −21Badgley 42-yd FG36% → 16%Q4 7:00

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Colts vs 49ers
Indianapolis ColtsMeasureSan Francisco 49ers
60Plays53
45%Pass rate55%
5.4Yds / dropback5.8
4.5Yds / carry4.6
6/14Third downs1/11

Efficiency edge Indianapolis ran 7 more plays than San Francisco.

  • Top targets
  • IND Pascal 23% · Dulin 15% · Pittman 15%
  • SF Samuel 41% · Hasty 22% · Woerner 7%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Colts vs 49ers
ResultINDSF
Touchdowns42
Field goals12
Punts64
Turnovers24

IND turnover edge: +2

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their first possession, a 8-play, 78-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Colts drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to seven minutes.
All 27 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:008784:48Touchdown
INDQ1 10:12120:20Fumble
SFQ1 9:525121:44Field goal
INDQ1 8:086752:53Touchdown
SFQ1 5:156392:48Field goal
INDQ1 2:276682:35Fumble
SFQ2 14:52361:01Punt
INDQ2 13:515182:26Punt
SFQ2 11:25372:03Punt
INDQ2 9:22331:43Punt
SFQ2 7:39320:57Punt
INDQ2 6:42342:10Punt
SFQ2 4:32381:30Fumble
INDQ2 3:025282:02Touchdown
SFQ2 1:003-41:00End of half
INDQ3 15:009306:26Punt
SFQ3 8:347233:56Fumble
INDQ3 4:381330:53Touchdown
SFQ3 3:453-82:21Punt
INDQ3 1:243-42:06Punt
SFQ4 14:183701:11Touchdown
INDQ4 13:0710496:07Field goal
SFQ4 7:00371:40Interception
INDQ4 5:206392:31Touchdown
SFQ4 2:494190:56Interception
INDQ4 1:53321:44Punt
SFQ4 0:091-40:09End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

Colts vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Colts and 49ers first met in 1953 and have played 46 times since.

All-time series
27–19Colts lead, 46 meetings since 1953
Postseason
0No playoff meetings
Largest Colts win
41–71967
Largest 49ers win
45–141953

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. C = Colts win, 4 = 49ers win, outlined = this game.

Recent Meetings

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2021 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Colts vs 49ers
ColtsStat49ers
9-8Record10-7
26.5Points per game25.1
347.1Yards per game375.7
5.6Yards per play6.1
21.5Points allowed per game21.5
343.2Yards allowed per game310.0

Colts vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −3.549ers failed to cover by 15.5
Total
41.5Over: 48 points scored (by 6.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers22.518−4.5
Colts19.030+11.0

The Colts beat their implied total and the 49ers fell short of theirs; the Fantasy tab has the player lines behind it.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2021 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Indianapolis Colts

Against the spread
5–2
Over/under
4–3
ATS as favorite
1–0
ATS as underdog
4–2
ATS on the road
3–1

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
1–5
Over/under
3–3
ATS as favorite
1–4
ATS as underdog
0–1
ATS at home
0–3

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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Colts and 49ers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Colt or a 49er, these answer the week-to-week question.

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2021 Game Logs for Players in This Game

Colts vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2021 Colts vs 49ers Week 7 game?

The Indianapolis Colts beat the San Francisco 49ers 30–18 in Week 7 of the 2021 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on October 24, 2021. See the Colts' 2021 schedule.

What was the final score of Colts vs 49ers?

The final score was Colts 30, 49ers 18. The Colts led 13–12 at halftime, and the second half went Colts 17, 49ers 6.

What happened in the Colts vs 49ers game?

Indianapolis led 13–12 at halftime and outscored San Francisco 17–6 after the break to win 30–18. The Colts finished with a narrow 295–280 edge in total offense. Michael Pittman led all players with 4 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. The 49ers committed 4 turnovers, the Colts 2.

Who scored the most fantasy points in Colts vs 49ers?

Michael Pittman led the game with 20.5 PPR fantasy points, the WR7 of Week 7, on 4 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown. Deebo Samuel was next with 20.0 (WR8). See Michael Pittman's 2021 game log.

Who led Colts vs 49ers in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 16 of 27 for 181 yards, a touchdown and 2 interceptions. Jonathan Taylor (IND) led in rushing with 18 carries for 107 yards and a touchdown. Michael Pittman (IND) led in receiving with 4 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.

How many fantasy points did Michael Pittman score against the 49ers?

Michael Pittman scored 20.5 points in PPR leagues, 18.5 in half-PPR and 16.5 in standard scoring against the 49ers in Week 7 of the 2021 season, on 4 catches for 105 yards and a touchdown.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in Colts vs 49ers?

Michael Pittman Jr. outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 20.5 PPR points on 6.7 xFP (+13.8). Nyheim Hines fell furthest short, with 2.2 points on 10.2 xFP (−8.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

Who had the highest expected fantasy points in Colts vs 49ers?

Deebo Samuel Sr. had the most fantasy opportunity in the game, worth 18.5 expected PPR points (xFP) at league-average rates, and scored 21.0. Expected points measure the volume of a player's pass attempts, carries and targets, not how well he used them.

How did the Colts come back to beat the 49ers?

The Colts' chances of winning fell as low as 17% in the first half. Jonathan Taylor's 5-yard touchdown run in the third quarter was the biggest swing of the game. They finished the comeback with a 30–18 win.

Which team won the turnover battle in Colts vs 49ers?

The Colts won the turnover battle 4–2: the 49ers gave the ball away 4 times and the Colts 2 times. The Colts won the game.

What is the all-time Colts vs 49ers record?

The Colts lead the all-time series 27–19 across 46 meetings since 1953.

When did the Colts and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 7 of 2021, they last met in the 2017 season on October 8, 2017, when the Colts beat the 49ers 26–23.

What was the closing spread for Colts vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 3.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 41.5. That implied about 22.5 points for the 49ers and 19.0 for the Colts.

Did Colts vs 49ers go over or under the total?

The game went over. The consensus closing total was 41.5, and the teams combined for 48 points, 6.5 over the number.

Who covered the spread in Colts vs 49ers?

The Colts covered as 3.5-point underdogs against the closing line of 49ers −3.5. The final margin was 12 points.