49ers film room: Top 10 plays from Week 5 vs. the Indianapolis Colts

49ers film room: Top 10 plays from Week 5 vs. Colts

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) /

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN – OCTOBER 08: T.Y. Hilton #13 of the Indianapolis Colts catches a pass for a first down in overtime 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) /

T.Y. Hilton 46-yard reception (No. 4)

On the next play, the Colts have a 1st-and-10 from their 46-yard line. The Colts line up with 21 personnel in a twins formation, before motioning wide receiver T.Y. Hilton to the closed side of the formation.

Instead of motioning parallel to the line of scrimmage, Hilton — in a veteran move — intentionally moves back a yard as he crosses the formation, which gives him a short running start toward the line as the ball is snapped.

This helps Hilton beat cornerback Dontae Johnson off the line on the deep route. Colts quarterback Jacoby Brissett heaves the ball downfield toward Hilton, but underthrows the pass; however, 5-foot-9 Hilton does a great job of boxing out 6-foot-2 Johnson, before hauling in the catch just beyond the off-balanced corner’s reach:

Win probability: +27% (47% to 74%)