Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Philip Rivers' return to Indianapolis, as they took down the Colts to remain in contention for the top seed in the NFC.

Now back as the wily super-veteran, Rivers is pulling out all the tricks. And on this one, it worked to give the Colts an early lead. Indy's defense couldn't stop the 49ers all night, which spoiled a good game from Rivers. But the 44-year old proved he can still get it done, and it was pretty darn fun to watch.

Antonio Gates, Eric Weddle and more ex-teammates explain Rivers' return: "I think the Colts need him, and the NFL needs him, too.”

The Alabama high school coach played for the second time on Monday night since his retirement after the 2020 NFL season.

The Week 16 edition of "Monday Night Football" between the Indianapolis Colts (8-7) and the San Francisco 49ers (11-4) will be remembered as the Brock Purdy game. The 49ers quarterback powered San Francisco to a 48-27 road victory with a career-high five passing touchdowns.

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Brock Purdy continued to show little respect for his elders as the San Francisco 49ers beat Philip Rivers and the Colts, spoiling the show for a national audience.