49ers film room: Top 10 plays from Week 5 vs. Colts
By Chris Wilson
Donte Moncrief 15-yard reception (No. 8)
On the first drive of overtime, the Colts have a 3rd-and-10 from their 31-yard line. Indianapolis lines up with 11 personnel in a shotgun formation.
The 49ers — in “big nickel” personnel — show a potential double A-gap blitz prior to the snap, but then transition into Cover 3 Buzz coverage.
Wide receiver Donte Moncrief has a clean release to the inside, with cornerback Rashard Robinson in good position. Robinson is a split-second late recognizing Moncrief’s cut to the outside, which gives the receiver the separation he needs to get two feet inbounds after catching the perfectly thrown pass.
Although Robinson officially allowed the reception, safety Jaquiscki Tartt’s shallow drop compared to the line-to-gain was the reason the throw was a completion, and not a deflected or intercepted pass:
Win probability: +12% (35% to 47%)