San Francisco
49ers
0-0
17
FINAL
35
Denver
Broncos
0-0
AI Recap
AI RECAP
Franchise Hub Beat· 9d ago
In a commanding performance, the Denver Broncos secured a 35-17 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 1 of the 2028 season. This matchup set the tone for both teams as they look to establish themselves early in the season, but it was the Broncos who came out swinging and showcased their offensive prowess. Bo Nix led the charge for Denver, throwing for an impressive 328 yards and four touchdowns, proving to be a formidable force behind center. Jaylen Waddle was a reliable target, racking up 91 receiving yards and contributing significantly to the passing attack. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey was the standout for the 49ers, accumulating 81 rushing yards, but it wasn't enough to keep pace with the Broncos' high-octane offense. Defensively, the Broncos made their mark with Myles Graham leading the way with nine total tackles, while Nik Bonitto added pressure with two sacks and Riley Moss secured an interception. The turning point of the game came when Moss picked off a crucial pass in the second quarter, shifting momentum firmly in Denver's favor and allowing them to maintain control throughout the contest.
Passing
Box score: passing stats by player
PlayerPosATTCMPCMP%YDSTDINTQBR
Bo NixQB453169%32840119.4
Bryce UnderwoodQB372054%2161169.2
Rushing
Box score: rushing stats by player
PlayerPosATTYDSYPCYACTDLNGFUM
Christian McCaffreyHB15815.4191220
RJ HarveyHB10727.2321200
Bryce UnderwoodQB6254.2—060
Jonah ColemanHB5214.2—060
Kaelon BlackHB5204.0—060
Bo NixQB221.0—030
De'Zhaun StriblingWR000.0—000
Courtland SuttonWR000.0—000
Kevin GarayTE000.0—001
Jaylen WaddleWR000.0—000
Receiving
Box score: receiving stats by player
PlayerPosRECYDSYPRYACTDLNGDROP
Jaylen WaddleWR79113.0183180
Evan EngramTE78111.6230241
De'Zhaun StriblingWR47919.8250260
Courtland SuttonWR47518.8160290
Ricky PearsallWR55410.8160240
Rashee RiceWR4389.5120150
George KittleTE5367.231120
RJ HarveyHB6294.8301110
Jordan DwyerWR22512.580152
Kevin GarayTE2189.06090
Nate PressleyTE2136.51091
Dylan WadeFB242.0—030
Jonah ColemanHB111.0—010
Christian McCaffreyHB000.0—001
Kicking
Box score: kicking stats by player
PlayerPosFGMFGAXPMLNG
Wil LutzK0350
Jeremy CrawshawP0000
Eddy PineiroK12250