On Friday, two days before a meteorological event known as a "cyclone bomb" resulted in a game-wide downpour at Levi's Stadium, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he did not know which team they would favor. anticipated rain conditions.
"But I'll do it after the game," Shanahan said.
The answer lies in: The 49ers definitely dealt with the deluge worse than the Colts.
The 49ers raced to a nine-point lead Sunday night and then proceeded to deteriorate along with conditions in a 30-18 loss to Indianapolis. Rain made a mess in a game that featured seven fumbles and included this oddity after three quarters: There were two 100-yard runners and zero 100-yard passers.
And the 49ers' inability to handle the conditions meant their already messy season looks even more off-putting. They are 2-4, on their first four-game losing streak and have dates against the Cardinals (7-0) and Rams (6-1) looming after Sunday's visit to Chicago (3-3) .
They will start that stretch after losing to Indianapolis (3-4), whose only previous wins were against two teams 1-6.
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Date |
Adversary |
Time / Result |
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September 12 |
in detroit |
W, 41-33 |
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September 19th |
in philadelphia |
Wed, 11-17 |
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September 26 |
Green bay |
L, 30-28 |
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October 3 |
Seattle |
L, 28-21 |
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October 10th |
in arizona |
L, 17-10 |
|
October the 17th |
BYE |
|
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October 24th |
Indianapolis |
L, 30-18 |
|
31 October |
In Chicago |
10 a. M. |
|
November 7 |
Arizona |
1:25 pm |
|
November 15-x |
LA Rams |
5:15 pm |
|
November 21 |
in Jacksonville |
10 a. M. |
|
November 28 |
Minnesota |
1:25 pm |
|
December 5th |
in seattle |
5:20 pm |
|
December 12th |
in Cincinnati |
10 a. M. |
|
Decembre 19th |
Atlanta |
1:05 pm |
|
Dec. 23-y |
in Tennessee |
5:20 pm |
|
January 2 |
Houston |
1:05 pm |
|
January 9th |
in LA Rams |
1:25 pm |
x - Monday; and - Thursday
WR Deebo Samuel: He had 7 receptions for 100 yards and a TD. He also lost a fumble and was unable to hold onto a ball in traffic that approached CB Xavier Rhodes for a crucial INT in the fourth quarter.
RB Elijah Mitchell: The sixth-round rookie pick added 107 yards on 18 carries and one TD. He had 5 carries for 57 yards and his score in the game's opening drive.
S Jaquiski Tartt: He had a 38-yard pass interference penalty that led him directly to a touchdown in the third quarter before leaving with a knee injury.
- Eric Branch
Shanahan said she understood why she has been a recent target of criticism on social media.
"Yeah you lose four games in a row, I'm the head coach of this team," Shanahan said. "I hope and I deserve it."
On Sunday, the 49ers took a 9-0 lead after less than seven minutes before their offense, which made 1 of 11 third downs, was reduced to a puddle. His last nine complete series included four punts, two fumbles, two interceptions, a touchdown and 130 net yards.
"I think we struggled to shoot and catch a lot more than they did, that's what it looked like," Shanahan said, then added: "They obviously handled the conditions better."
About the 49ers pitcher: Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who returned after a one-game absence with a calf injury, completed 16 of 27 passes for 181 yards with a touchdown and two interceptions, and lost a fumble . Two of Garoppolo's turnovers resulted in touchdown drives of 33 and 39 yards in the second half.
With the 49ers trailing 23-18 with about five minutes to go, Garoppolo was intercepted by Colts cornerback Xavier Rhodes at 3rd and 3 from the 49ers' 38-yard line. The fumble led to a dagger: Colts quarterback Carson Wentz threw a 28-yard touchdown to wide receiver Michael Pittman with 2:56 left after cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick seized an opportunity to break the happens. It was part of a forgettable performance for a secondary that committed three pass interference penalties for 97 yards, with two infractions leading directly to touchdowns.
"To begin with, it's difficult to play in that climate, just the mental toughness you have to have," Garoppolo said. "And when things go wrong like this, the night is difficult."
Shanahan refused to fully commit to Garoppolo starting against the Bears on Sunday. Initially he said, "I guess so" and then suggested that rookie quarterback Trey Lance's health might influence his decision. Lance was sidelined against the Colts with a sprained knee.
"We had two quarterbacks that were hurt this week; Jimmy was able to come back and play," Shanaahn said. We'll see if Trey can next week. I'm not sure yet. I have many things to solve. "
Before his face-off, the game couldn't have started much better for the 49ers.
