Broncos at 49ers
San Francisco 49ers 31, Denver Broncos 23 · 2020LG
Final Score
Broncos 23 3 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
49ers 31 4 TD · 1 FG · 4 XPDrew Lock 272 yds passingTevin Coleman 84 yds rushingBrandon Aiyuk 73 yds receivingKareem Jackson 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 300 · 363Passing yards 272 · 229Rushing yards 28 · 134Completions 23/47 · 24/36Yards per carry 1.8 · 3.7Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 4 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Denver Broncos 31-23, maintaining their momentum in the 2026 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the 49ers who emerged victorious, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Jimmy Garoppolo led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for three touchdowns and demonstrating precision in the passing game. Tevin Coleman added a strong ground presence with 84 rushing yards, while Brandon Aiyuk proved to be a reliable target, racking up 73 receiving yards. Meanwhile, Drew Lock kept the Broncos competitive with 272 passing yards, but it wasn't enough to secure the win.
Defensively, the 49ers made key plays that shifted the game in their favor. Nick Bosa recorded 1.5 sacks, consistently pressuring Lock, while Fred Warner's interception in the fourth quarter was a critical turning point, effectively sealing the win for San Francisco. The 49ers' defense stepped up when it mattered most, allowing them to hold off the Broncos in a tightly contested battle.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Drew LockQB | 23/47 | 49% | 272 | 2 | 2 | 63.4 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Jimmy GaroppoloQB | 24/36 | 67% | 229 | 3 | 1 | 100.3 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Phillip LindsayHB | 13 | 25 | 1.9 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 |
| Drew LockQB | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Melvin Gordon IIIHB | 2 | 1 | 0.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Tevin ColemanHB | 19 | 84 | 4.4 | 27 | 0 | 20 | 2 |
| Raheem MostertHB | 12 | 39 | 3.3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 0 |
| Jimmy GaroppoloQB | 5 | 11 | 2.2 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan ReedTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deebo SamuelWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Courtland SuttonWR | 6 | 70 | 11.7 | 16 | 2 | 21 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 5 | 65 | 13.0 | 28 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Phillip LindsayHB | 5 | 56 | 11.2 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Noah FantTE | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 17 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Jake ButtTE | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Fred BrownWR | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Melvin Gordon IIIHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Brandon AiyukWR | 5 | 73 | 14.6 | 19 | 1 | 27 | 3 |
| Deebo SamuelWR | 4 | 50 | 12.5 | 11 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 16 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Kendrick BourneWR | 5 | 31 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Raheem MostertHB | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Jordan ReedTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Tevin ColemanHB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Kareem JacksonSS | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Bradley ChubbREDG | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alexander JohnsonMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Justin SimmonsFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Von MillerLEDG | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac YiadomCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| PJ LockeFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. BouyeCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Shelby HarrisDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jurrell CaseyDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryce CallahanCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Todd DavisMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian CovingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre'Mont JonesLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Nick BosaREDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmie WardFS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Kwon AlexanderSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquiski TarttCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Ahkello WitherspoonSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Emmanuel MoseleyCB | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Richard ShermanCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee FordLEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Javon KinlawDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| K'Waun WilliamsCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Robbie GouldK | 1/2 | 4 | 42 |