Denver
Broncos
2-1
29
FINAL
16
San Francisco
49ers
1-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a decisive Week 4 matchup, the Denver Broncos topped the San Francisco 49ers 29-16, solidifying their position in the early season standings. With both teams looking to gain momentum, the Broncos delivered a strong performance that showcased their offensive prowess and defensive resilience.
Brock Purdy led the 49ers through the air, racking up 249 passing yards and tossing two touchdown passes, proving to be a reliable force in the pocket. However, it was Bo Nix's ground game that made a difference for the Broncos, as he contributed 43 rushing yards to keep San Francisco's defense guessing. Meanwhile, George Kittle stood out as Purdyโs go-to target, accumulating 88 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the game's outcome.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by Ja'Quan McMillian, who made six total tackles, helping to stifle the 49ers' offensive drives. The game's turning point came when the Broncos' defense forced a pivotal turnover, allowing them to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Despite Nick Bosa's impressive two sacks for San Francisco, the Broncos' balanced attack and solid defensive efforts proved too much for the 49ers to overcome.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 32 | 23 | 249 | 2 | 0 | 115.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 21 | 9 | 128 | 1 | 1 | 59.2 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | โ |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 43 | 14.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jonah Coleman | HB | 3 | 20 | 6.7 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 7 | 20 | 2.9 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 3 | 7 | 2.3 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel Sr | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Kittle | TE | 6 | 88 | 14.7 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 6 | 58 | 9.7 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 50 | 16.7 | 0 | 25 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 1 | 45 | 45.0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 41 | 10.3 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 31 | 10.3 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 2 | 21 | 10.5 | 1 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian Kirk | WR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 1 | 11 | 11.0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 9 | 4.5 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Nate Adkins | TE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Jake Tonges | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Justin Strnad | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonah Elliss | LEDG | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Tyler Onyedim | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christian Wilkins | DT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Que Robinson | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Turner | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JL Skinner | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tatum Bethune | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil Lutz | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 57 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 40 |

