Denver
Broncos
3-0
49
FINAL
77
San Francisco
49ers
3-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a stunning offensive showcase, the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 77-49 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. This victory not only solidifies the 49ers' dominance early in the season but also sends a clear message to the league about their firepower on both sides of the ball.
Leading the charge for San Francisco was quarterback Brock Purdy, who delivered a remarkable performance with 502 passing yards and an astounding eight touchdown passes. He was supported by a stellar ground attack from Christian McCaffrey, who rushed for 136 yards, and a dominant receiving display from Mike Evans, who racked up 204 yards through the air. Together, they propelled the 49ers to an impressive offensive display that left the Broncos defense reeling.
Defensively, the 49ers made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor. Ephesians Prysock's interception provided a key turning point in the game, halting a Broncos drive that could have tightened the score. With Fred Warner contributing a sack and the defense applying consistent pressure, the 49ers were able to control the pace of the game and secure a decisive victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brock Purdy | QB | 24 | 18 | 75% | 502 | 8 | 0 | 156.2 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 35 | 17 | 49% | 309 | 3 | 2 | 84.1 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 22 | 136 | 6.2 | 27 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 7 | 89 | 12.7 | 4 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike Evans | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 6 | 204 | 34.0 | 39 | 3 | 53 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 4 | 124 | 31.0 | 80 | 2 | 60 | 0 |
| Jaylen Waddle | WR | 6 | 120 | 20.0 | 21 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 4 | 91 | 22.8 | 43 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Evan Engram | TE | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 15 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Troy Franklin | WR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 20 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 1 | 53 | 53.0 | 51 | 1 | 53 | 0 |
| George Kittle | TE | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 0 |
| Jeremiyah Love | HB | 1 | 20 | 20.0 | 10 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 2 | 19 | 9.5 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| J.K. Dobbins | HB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians Prysock | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Alex Singleton | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Talanoa Hufanga | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Pat Surtain II | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Riley Moss | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jack Jones | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeForest Buckner | DT | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ja'Quan McMillian | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Martin | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Coby Bryant | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques Sigle | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Jones | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jonathon Cooper | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nakobe Dean | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Walter Nolen III | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nik Bonitto | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jeremy Crawshaw | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

