Overview
- The 49ers receiver entered Week 16 at 499 yards, and an apparent early 12-yard catch was wiped out on Colts coach Shane Steichen’s successful challenge.
- On the following drive, an 11-yard completion from Brock Purdy officially pushed Bourne past 500 yards to vest the $500,000 incentive, which he celebrated with a money gesture as the team acknowledged it on X.
- Bourne finished with three receptions for 27 yards, bringing his season total to 526, and reports indicate an additional $250,000 is available if he reaches 600 yards.
- San Francisco beat Indianapolis 48-27 at Lucas Oil Stadium, with Purdy throwing five touchdowns on 25-of-34 passing for 294 yards.
- After the game, Bourne apologized for a dropped pass that turned into Purdy’s lone interception, while the victory kept the 49ers in the race for the NFC’s top seed.