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Your Biggest Week 16 Questions vs. Indianapolis, Answered

The Faithful had questions, and I've got the answers.

Each week throughout the season, fans will have the chance to submit their questions on social media or SMS, and I'll answer them here in this dedicated Q&A series. It's an opportunity to hear directly from the Faithful and highlight the storylines you care about most.

It's primetime once again for the 49ers as they travel to face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 16. With the postseason picture taking shape, this "Monday Night Football" game is another chance to keep building momentum and make a statement on the road. Let's dive into your questions!

Q: What can we expect from the team coming into Week 16? – @annakendick_

Expect a focused 49ers team entering Week 16, knowing that everything is still on the table. At 10-4, the 49ers have won five of their last six games, remain firmly in the NFC playoff picture, and control their own destiny in the race for the division's No. 1 seed. The team continues to own their "one game at a time" approach, and their regular season-finale stretch starts in Indianapolis. The Colts have stayed competitive all season and the team is still fighting for their postseason hopes. Also expect a fired up 49ers team. I spoke to S Malik Mustapha this week, and he shared "Whenever we play in primetime, we play our best ball. Everyone's watching, and it's up to us to give the United States a show." This "Monday Night Football" game serves as another opportunity to build on the team's momentum and move one step closer to their ultimate goal.

Q: Best moment witnessed from the sideline? – @tomrhl

One of my favorite moments I've watched from the sideline this season has to be when the 49ers secured an overtime win against the Rams on "Thursday Night Football." After K Eddy Piñeiro's field goal put San Francisco ahead, the defense rose to the occasion, stopping the Rams on fourth-and-one. S Marques Sigle and DB Deommodore Lenoir combined on the game-clinching tackle to seal the 26-23 OT win. A testament to just how competitive the NFC West division has been all season.

Q: Favorite Brock moment? – @the_grace_m_pettigrew

This season, it's as recent as last week against the Tennessee Titans. QB Brock Purdy was outstanding, completing 23-of-30 passes for 295 yards and three touchdowns, finishing with a season-high 140.3 passer rating in a 37-24 win. He also added seven rushes for 44 yards, including a career-long 26-yard run. One of the most memorable plays came on his leaping touchdown pass to TE George Kittle, a moment even Head coach Kyle Shanahan was mic'd up for. Check it out here:

Q: What has been the most rewarding part of this season? – @gracie._05

The most rewarding part of this season has been the chemistry of the team and watching everyone come together. Every player I talk to emphasizes that the brotherhood on this team is what they love most. Through a season full of dramatic ups and downs, this group has consistently fought for one another, competing at the highest level and staying detail-oriented to help each other succeed. As Mustapha shared with me, "We have guys who want to fight. Guys who want to uphold the standard and not let their teammates down." That effort comes from all three phases, offense, defense, and special teams, with everyone pushing themselves to elevate the team as a whole.

Submit Your Questions

Each week, this series highlights questions directly from the Faithful. To have your question featured in the next edition, follow @49ers and @brianajeannel on Instagram and submit your question through the weekly Instagram story prompt. You can also text your questions to (408) 715-4949 or submit them to our YouTube community page.

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