Manning & Young in an All-Time Classic Duel! (Colts vs. 49ers 1998, Week 7) 

Crazy how Manning would play against two very distinct generations of QBs.

A great transition between a legend entering the twilight of his career against the new up and coming phenom of the NFL.

I know Steve Young is a damn legend but I swear he’s still underrated. We should’ve had more rings with him starting. Super competitive NFC back then

Not only was this game was a proverbial passing of the torch between two future Hall of Fame quarterbacks, there were also seven Hall of Famers playing on both teams at once here.

Amazing old school football. This was fun to watch. Marvin Harrison. Jerry rice. Steve young. Terrell owens. Payton manning. Marshall Faulk. Harrison Hearst. What a game full of offensive studs!

This was an amazing game! Talk about a game with GOATs and HOFs!!!

A crossroads generational QB matchup

THANKS BAWSE!!! Nice to see this one in fabulous quality. The one thing I remember about this game is that interception in the endzone that Steve threw towards halftime (here at 7:57), and how even at 37 years old Steve was able to race down a defensive back ten years younger than he was. Sure he had an angle, but Steve was bookin it. Play ended up not counting anyway, but it was still remarkable to see the athleticism for Steve at that age. Gawd I miss having that sky maestro on our squad T.T

I miss the 80's - 00's football. No silly penalties call just straight up football.

Peyton Manning had 6 TDs to 14 INTs prior to this game

Imagine telling your teammates and kids that you played against Steve Young, Jerry Rice, TO, and Chris Doleman!!

Even though the play was called back on that interception. That was some hustle from Steve Young, pretty impressive

Peyton Manning got off terrific start hooking up with Marvin Harrison, but Steve Young and Jerry Rice took over the 2nd half and pulled it out for the win

Steve Young was an incredible football player and top tier QB. His velocity and accuracy are off the charts. I Love this guy. There was never a dull moment, and he gave the NFL some of its best games and highlights. He should be mentioned in every GOAT conversation. A true competitor and warrior. Imagine having to keep up football production with Jerry Rice, the BEST player in the history of the NFL. Period.

That season was great for the Niners offensively (1st in rushing, 2nd in passing in the NFC), but also signified our defense was crap. Moreover, it was a breakout year for T.O. and the following year was the Fall of the Roman Empire.

49ers had these kinds of games in the mid points of seasons after that 1994 title run. They lost to the mediocre New Orleans and Carolina in back to back weeks at home in 1995 (Panthers expansion season). They had to come back from 21-0 to beat the hapless Bengals in 1996 and then this game against the eventual 3-13 Colts. But, to their enduring credit (even though I couldn't stand them), they typically found a way to win when not at their best.

Wow, the memories!!! I was there, sitting right by the endzone where Steve ended one of his greatest runs! So fortunate to have seen such an amazing game in person!

Young was lights out insane

J.J. Stokes was the best receiver for the 49ers this game. Can’t say that’s happened too often!

Steve Young was a amazing quarterback so underrated

25 years ago.I am a COLTS fan and didn't see the game but was impressed that we played the 49ers tough.1998 was a long time ago.

I have this one in my personal collection and like the Marino game this one showed that Manning was something truly special despite the crazy TD to INT disparity in his numbers. You could see in this and other games his rookie year that Manning was NOT a finished product as he would look down his receivers a bit but already at that young stage of his career he had a good grasp of the offense and how to lead his team. This is encouraging I think for those who are fans of the Jags and Trevor Lawrence. I don't think he's gonna be another Manning but you can tell he's advanced but he's handcuffed by a dysfunctional team and a coach so out of his depth. At least Manning had a dependable and professional coach in Mora even though they did have a bit of a falling out at the end. (though Bill Polian has denied that on his podcast)

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Oh the nostalgia 😭 Also is it just me or were NFL games in the 90s and late 2000s more physical? You can just hear how hard these guys are hitting each other.

Video suggestion for next week Browns vs Steelers 2014 week 6

Man I'm still pissed hearst got hurt vs the falcons ,, it was suppose to be the 49era and vikings in nfc championship game not the damn falcons,,,

I've been waiting for this one🔥

Soooooo many hall of famers in this game!

The 49ers had such talent. Having Young , Rice and Owens? They got that one Super Bowl, but the Cowboys and Packers really messed with them

The physicality during these years are always fun to watch !

Look at all these Hall of Famers! Peyton, Young, Owens, Rice, Faulk, Harrison

Did Verne Lundquist kill Wade Ritchey dead after that miss? Because that was amazing commentary 😂

“We rule that is was an overact be the defender, touchdown” hilarious 😂

Playoffs?!? Playoffs?!? Our offense couldn’t do diddly poo…

Peyton had a strong arm wow

DAMN GOOD 🎮 game! I forgot about this game. But I remember it.

Great game..this was so nostalgic for me, that number 8 jersey man, waking up as a kid in LA trying to get the antenna just right so I can watch the niners play. Miss having general like Steve leading our offense. Jeff Garcia wasn’t bad either.

The amount of hardware that these 2 QBs have as of today is insane.

What a comeback

So many legends... Jim Druckenmiller... Tony Mandarich...

Jim Mora after the game be like “Playoffs? Don’t talk about playoffs!” 😂

Perhaps, the more memorable 49ers - Colts game around this time occurred 3 years later when SF blew out IND, which led to Jim Mora and his "Playoffs" rant.

Steve Young ladies and gents. What a field general. Everyone and their grandma knew he was passing every play. Still carved that secondary just enough. And Antonio Langham and RW McQuarters are without a doubt the worst pair of corners to set foot on a field.

Peyton would have more rings if the Colts didn't get rid of Marshall Faulk

This game showed us a glimpse of just how great Peyton Manning was got to be in the NFL

As a Niners fan, we got some "calls" in this game . Still a great game

Completely forgot Marshall Faulk played for the Colts

Video suggestion for next week: 49ers vs. Bears from 2001 OT game, or 49ers vs. Bears from 2000 (T.O. breaks single game reception record on Jerry Rice day.)

23 Years Ago

I watched this game live it was horrible to start great to finish

Is it possible that steve young is underrated?

There’s a lot of young QBs who are on pace to break Steve young’s 43 rushing touchdowns record. We all know Cam did. But qbs like Lamar, Josh Allen, and Kyler are going to have more rushing touchdowns than Steve young. Rodgers possibility could but Idk if he will.

Jeez. Verne was a savage back in the day 1:55

11:22 it’s Marvin Harrison, not Jerome Pathon

Indianapolis Colts Super Bowl Championship 1970 And San Francisco 49ers Won 4 Super Bowl Championship 1981 1984 1988 And 1989 Team Of The 80s ☺🏈

Talk about som bs holding calls in that first half to keep this game close instead of becoming the route it was threatening to be.

I wish CBS would have kept this theme. I don't like their current one.

So crazy that Peyton did this I think the colts went 3-13 this year since Peyton was his rookie year

That holding call on corner covering TO in endzone was terrible lmao

This had to be JJ's best game lol

I'm so glad the force out rule is gone.

steve took a lot hits n the 90s n the colts should kept faulk with harrison n mannning

How did the Colts lose this game??? Probably had to do something with Jim Mora....

Wide Ritchie lol

Colts made a mistake letting Marshall Faulk walk to the Rams. Imagine if Manning, Harrison, Wayne and Faulk were on the same offense. Would've been the greatest show on turf but on the Colts lol. With a better QB too.

I remember this game but I wouldn’t exactly call it a classic the 49ers played very sloppy

Wtf was that penalty to make the game 21-10? I’ve never seen that

15:55 I wonder if he'll be any good...

16:46 - steve young runs right at 4 defenders, none of them can stop him. talk about slippery.

All the penalties that would be called today

When the 49ers had a real QB 😞

Great game . Jim mora sucks

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those 49ers’ WR were trash.

Thank God for my Niners! The Colts proved their complete stupidity in this game!!! Who blows a 21-0 lead and gets victimized, let alone on a last second field goal???? Two picks wiped away by penalties! Hahahahahaha!!! Colts suck!