Denver
Broncos
2-1
19
FINAL
13
San Francisco
49ers
2-1
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a tightly contested matchup, the Denver Broncos outlasted the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 19-13, marking a crucial win for Denver in Week 4 of the 2026 season. Both teams battled fiercely, but the Broncos' ability to capitalize on key opportunities ultimately secured their victory.
Quarterback Dak Prescott was the standout for Denver, throwing for 248 yards and two touchdowns, leading the offense with precision and poise. Michael Pittman also made significant contributions, racking up 79 receiving yards, while James Cook III of the 49ers led the ground game with 74 rushing yards, showcasing the offensive talent on both sides.
Defensively, the Broncos were anchored by DeMarcus Lawrence, who tallied eight total tackles, helping to stifle the 49ers' offensive efforts. The turning point came late in the game when Denver's defense held strong, preventing San Francisco from converting on a critical fourth down, allowing the Broncos to maintain their lead and seal the victory.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | YDS | TD | INT | RTG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dak Prescott | QB | 40 | 25 | 248 | 2 | 0 | 96.6 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 29 | 18 | 147 | 1 | 0 | 86.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Cook III | HB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 15 | 28 | 1.9 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Alvin Kamara | HB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak Prescott | QB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Joe Burrow | QB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Pittman | WR | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton Schultz | TE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Stefon Diggs | WR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| Nico Collins | WR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keenan Allen | WR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| George Kittle | TE | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Cooper Kupp | WR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kareem Hunt | HB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin Hooper | TE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Devin Duvernay | WR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen Warren | HB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaiah Likely | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Jack Westover | FB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeMarcus Lawrence | LEDG | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leonard Williams | DT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan Lewis | CB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader Kohou | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan Cook | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam Heyward | DT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn Hawkins | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud Clark | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spillane | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon Rankins | DT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin Lloyd | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona Ford | DT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam Curl | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sebastian Joseph-Day | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw Jr | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance Armstrong | LEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul Douglas | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari Lassiter | CB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace Jr | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Herbig | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison Igbinosun | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob Phillips | SAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Isaiah Simmons | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Metellus | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Tuimoloau | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark Robinson | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Jones | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Smyth | K | 2 | 3 | 1 | 40 |
| Wil Lutz | K | 1 | 1 | 2 | 45 |

