Denver
Broncos
2-1
52
FINAL
20
San Francisco
49ers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Denver Broncos decisively topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 52-20 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the Broncos' confidence but also solidifies their standing as a formidable contender in the league. The 49ers, on the other hand, will need to regroup after this tough defeat.
Quarterback Bo Nix was the standout performer for Denver, throwing for 279 yards and three touchdowns. J.K. Dobbins made his mark on the ground, rushing for 113 yards, while Courtland Sutton showcased his receiving prowess with 124 yards. Together, they fueled a potent Broncos offense that overwhelmed the 49ers’ defense throughout the game.
Defensively, the Broncos were equally impressive, with Nik Bonitto leading the charge with two sacks, consistently applying pressure on the 49ers’ offense. A pivotal moment came when Denver's defense forced a key turnover, which shifted momentum squarely in their favor. The combination of offensive firepower and defensive strength proved too much for San Francisco to overcome, sealing a commanding victory for the Broncos.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 29 | 20 | 279 | 3 | 1 | 119.7 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 34 | 20 | 186 | 1 | 2 | 59.1 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 21 | 113 | 5.4 | 3 | 25 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 17 | 80 | 4.7 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 4 | 30 | 7.5 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 4 | 16 | 4.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Adam Prentice | FB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 1 | 6 | 1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 2 | 5 | 2.5 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 5 | 124 | 24.8 | 1 | 67 | 1 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 7 | 77 | 11.0 | 2 | 30 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 8 | 72 | 9.0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 39 | 13.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 37 | 9.3 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 2 | 30 | 15.0 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 15 | 7.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Kyle Juszczyk | FB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 2 | -1 | -0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Troy Andersen | MIKE | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Lewis Cine | SS | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Patrick Surtain II | CB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin Joseph | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jahdae Barron | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Romello Height | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CJ West | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 2 | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 7 | 24 |

