Sauce Gardner takes a step forward from injury ahead of the Indianapolis Colts’ Week 17 game vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Indianapolis Colts' cornerback Sauce Gardner was listed as a limited participant on the team's second Week 17 injury report. Now it's important to note that the team did not hold practice on Thursday, so that injury report is just an estimation of each player's practice status.

Brock Purdy and the San Francisco 49ers spoiled Philip Rivers' return to Indianapolis, as they took down the Colts to remain in contention for the top seed in the NFC.

Philip Rivers, the grandfather and former Pro Football Hall of Fame semifinalist, came out of retirement to play for the Indianapolis Colts.

Following the Indianapolis Colts' performance on Monday Night Football, here are three takeaways from what took place against the 49ers.

Indianapolis Colts lose to the San Francisco 49ers and now are lost moving forward in the AFC South and AFC Conference.

The Indianapolis Colts lose to the San Francisco 49ers in NFL Week 16 action on 'Monday Night Football': Score updates, highlights

The 49ers are coming off a win over the Titans following their bye week, their fourth consecutive win after a loss to the Rams had dropped them to 6-4 on the year. The playoff-bound Niners got another massive favor from the Seahawks on Thursday night, and they now control their own destiny in the race for the No. 1 seed in the NFC.

The Indianapolis Colts, who want a victory from Santa Claus this Sunday, will face the Jacksonville Jaguars in their second regular-season meeting.