Broncos at 49ers
Denver Broncos 24, San Francisco 49ers 14 · BYL
Final Score
Broncos 24 3 TD · 1 FG · 3 XP
49ers 14 2 TD · 0 FG · 2 XPBo Nix 221 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 97 yds rushingJaylen Waddle 91 yds receivingNick Bosa 1 tkl defenseTotal yards 294 · 152Passing yards 202 · 55Rushing yards 92 · 97Completions 10/15 · 11/16Yards per carry 13.1 · 13.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a decisive matchup in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the Denver Broncos topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 24-14. The victory keeps the Broncos firmly in the playoff race, showcasing their offensive prowess and defensive resilience against a tough opponent.
Leading the charge for Denver was quarterback Bo Nix, who threw for 221 yards and two touchdowns, proving instrumental in the Broncos' offensive strategy. Wide receiver Jaylen Waddle also had a standout performance, racking up 91 receiving yards. Meanwhile, San Francisco's Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground with 97 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to shift the momentum in the 49ers' favor.
Defensively, the Broncos made key plays that shifted the game's dynamics, with Justin Strnad leading the team with three total tackles and Jonathon Cooper snagging an interception. The turning point came late in the third quarter when Cooper's pick halted a promising San Francisco drive, allowing the Broncos to extend their lead and ultimately secure the victory. Nick Bosa's efforts for the 49ers, including 1.5 sacks, showcased San Francisco's defensive capabilities, but it was not enough to overcome Denver's strong performance.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Bo NixQB | 10/15 | 67% | 221 | 2 | 0 | 149.3 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 11/16 | 69% | 69 | 1 | 1 | 72.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 6 | 83 | 13.8 | 42 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Bo NixQB | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | — | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 7 | 97 | 13.9 | 4 | 1 | 75 | 0 |
| Deebo Samuel SrWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Jaylen WaddleWR | 3 | 91 | 30.3 | 14 | 1 | 54 | 0 |
| Troy FranklinWR | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 17 | 1 | 34 | 0 |
| Dont'e Thornton JrWR | 2 | 33 | 16.5 | 23 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Marvin Mims JrWR | 1 | 32 | 32.0 | 16 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Adonai MitchellWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 12 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Jahmyr GibbsHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 4 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian KirkWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 14 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 1 | 19 | 19.0 | 7 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 13 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 5 | 9 | 1.8 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| Jonathon CooperLEDG | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin StrnadWILL | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malcolm RoachDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa HufangaSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alex SingletonMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan TurnerWILL | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Brandon JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor RappSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Karene ReidMIKE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Nik BonittoREDG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. Gardner-JohnsonSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ronnie HickmanFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||
| Jeremy CrawshawP | 0/0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 3 | 44 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 2 | 0 |