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The San Francisco 49ers turned MNF into a season-shaping win, crushing the Indianapolis Colts 48–27 behind Brock Purdy, who threw a career-high five touchdowns and owned the night from the opening drive. The crowd roared. The stakes sharpened. With that statement, the NFL Playoffs picture shifted fast.

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According to The 33rd Team’s Ari Meirov, San Francisco will lock up the NFC’s No. 1 seed by winning its final two games. Both are at home. Week 17 vs. the Chicago Bears. Week 18 vs. the Seattle Seahawks. Both opponents are already playoff-bound.

Two wins now stand between the 49ers and full control after MNF dominance against the Colts. Under the lights, at home, with momentum surging: who’s stopping them now?

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