Peyton Manning threw for 347 yards, but it
was Joseph Addai that threw the game-winning TD pass to Reggie Wayne in the
fourth quarter, as the Indianapolis Colts survived a tough test from the San
Francisco 49ers and kept their undefeated season intact with an 18-14 victory
at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Manning was not at his sharpest despite logging his sixth 300-yard passing
game of the season, connecting on 31-of-48 throws and becoming only the fourth
player in NFL history to reach 4,000 completions. He was also sacked three
times -- something that had happened only two previous times this season and
not at all in the last five games.
In addition to throwing his first career touchdown pass, Addai ran for 62
yards on 20 carries, while Wayne shrugged off a groin injury to catch 12
passes for 147 yards and the all-important go-ahead score just seconds into
the final quarter. Wayne has caught a touchdown pass in five consecutive games
and in six of seven tilts this season.
Matt Stover did most of the damage, hitting all four of his field goal
attempts for the Colts (7-0), who extended their franchise-record regular-
season win streak to 16 games. It's the longest active streak in the league
and tied for fourth longest in NFL history.
Alex Smith, getting the start after replacing an ineffective Shaun Hill in
last week's close loss to Houston, completed 19-of-32 passes for 198 yards
with one score and an interception.
Vernon Davis, who came into Sunday leading the league in TD receptions, had
another during a three-catch, 20-yard day. Frank Gore had a 64-yard TD run and
finished with 91 yards on 13 carries.
Michael Crabtree caught six passes for 81 yards for the 49ers (3-4), who lost
their third straight and fourth in the last five games.
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