Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen said DeForest Buckner is expected to be activated from injured reserve and play Monday after consecutive full practices.
- Indianapolis ruled out cornerback Sauce Gardner (calf) and wide receiver Anthony Gould (foot), and Steichen said he expects Gardner to play again this season.
- Buckner has been sidelined since Week 9 with a herniated disk pressing on a nerve and chose stem‑cell treatment in Panama instead of surgery.
- The Colts opened 21‑day practice windows for quarterback Anthony Richardson (eye) and safety Daniel Scott (knee); Richardson practiced on a limited basis and will not be available Monday.
- San Francisco ruled out wide receiver Ricky Pearsall (knee/ankle) and cornerback Renardo Green (neck), with Pearsall not traveling as he continues rehabilitation.