49ers vs Colts: 5 takeaways for San Francisco in Week 5

49ers vs. Colts: 5 Takeaways for San Francisco in Week 5

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 08: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers drops back to pass during first quarter of the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 08: George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates after scoring a game tying touchdown in the fourth quarter during the game between the Indianapolis Colts and the San Francisco 49ers at Lucas Oil Stadium on October 8, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Bobby Ellis/Getty Images) /

With San Francisco once again coming up short in their quest for their first win in 2017, Niner Noise looks at five takeaways from their Week 5 loss in Indianapolis.

Another week. Another close loss.

It seems to be becoming a theme so far this season for the San Francisco 49ers.

After losing to the Colts 26-23 in overtime, the Niners have dropped their last four games by a grand total of 11 points. Close, but no cigar. And close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.

Okay, clichés aside, they need a win in the worst way. And, as with most struggling teams, it is the little things that have cost them in crucial moments. As the season goes on, a team’s tendencies (good or bad) begin to shape what type of season that team is headed for.

For the 49ers, right now it is trending in the wrong direction.

With that said, let’s look at five things we took away from their tough loss at Lucas Oil Stadium.