Denver
Broncos
0-3
17
FINAL
36
San Francisco
49ers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn an impressive display of offensive prowess, the San Francisco 49ers topped the Denver Broncos 36-17 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only boosts the 49ers' confidence but also solidifies their position in the race for playoff contention as the season progresses.
Brock Purdy was the star of the night, throwing for an astounding 353 yards and four touchdowns, showcasing his ability to command the field. Mike Evans was a key target, racking up 177 receiving yards, while Christian McCaffrey contributed significantly on the ground with 78 rushing yards, helping to keep the Broncos' defense guessing throughout the game.
Defensively, the 49ers were relentless, with Ji'Ayir Brown leading the charge with nine total tackles. Osa Odighizuwa made his presence felt with 1.5 sacks, adding pressure to the Broncos' quarterback and disrupting their rhythm. The turning point came late in the second quarter when Purdy connected with Evans for a long touchdown, extending the lead and putting the 49ers in control for the remainder of the game.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 36 | 17 | 47% | 353 | 4 | 0 | 119.3 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 50 | 30 | 60% | 331 | 0 | 0 | 79.6 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 12 | 78 | 6.5 | 29 | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 20 | 59 | 3.0 | — | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 12 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaelon Black | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| RJ Harvey | HB | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | — | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 7 | 177 | 25.3 | 83 | 2 | 69 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 10 | 118 | 11.8 | 28 | 0 | 25 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 113 | 28.3 | 72 | 2 | 85 | 1 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 9 | 93 | 10.3 | 29 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Courtland Sutton | WR | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 16 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 3 | 37 | 12.3 | 14 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 2 | 22 | 11.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 10 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Pat Bryant II | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | — | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Adam Trautman | TE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa Odighizuwa | DT | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel Williams | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zach Allen | DT | 3 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello Height | LEDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shaq Thompson | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrick Forrest | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ashtyn Davis | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chad Muma | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 29 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

