Broncos at 49ers
Denver Broncos 19, San Francisco 49ers 13 · The Man’s League for madden and NCAA
Final Score
Broncos 19 2 TD · 0 FG · 0 XP
49ers 13 1 TD · 2 FG · 1 XPDak Prescott 248 yds passingJames Cook III 74 yds rushingMichael Pittman 79 yds receivingDeMarcus Lawrence 8 tkl defenseTotal yards 292 · 269Passing yards 248 · 147Rushing yards 44 · 122Completions 25/40 · 18/29Yards per carry 2.3 · 4.9Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 50d ago
In 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.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | ||||||
| Dak PrescottQB | 25/40 | 63% | 248 | 2 | 0 | 96.6 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Joe BurrowQB | 18/29 | 62% | 147 | 1 | 0 | 86.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Alvin KamaraHB | 2 | 11 | 5.5 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Dak PrescottQB | 5 | 5 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| James Cook IIIHB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 7 | 43 | 6.1 | 29 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Joe BurrowQB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||||
| Kareem HuntHB | 15 | 28 | 1.9 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||||
| Michael PittmanWR | 8 | 79 | 9.9 | 18 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Dalton SchultzTE | 5 | 58 | 11.6 | 27 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Nico CollinsWR | 4 | 36 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Keenan AllenWR | 2 | 35 | 17.5 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Jack WestoverFB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Stefon DiggsWR | 3 | 46 | 15.3 | 6 | 0 | 23 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 5 | 34 | 6.8 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| Cooper KuppWR | 4 | 28 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| Devin DuvernayWR | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Jaylen WarrenHB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Isaiah LikelyTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Calvin AustinWR | 2 | 24 | 12.0 | — | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Kareem HuntHB | 3 | 23 | 7.7 | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 2 | 16 | 8.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broncos | |||||
| DeMarcus LawrenceLEDG | 8 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bryan CookFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cam HeywardDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert SpillaneMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Poona FordDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rasul DouglasCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kamari LassiterCB | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Davison IgbinosunCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh MetellusSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT TuimoloauREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Leonard WilliamsDT | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jourdan LewisCB | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kader KohouCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaylinn HawkinsFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bud ClarkFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sheldon RankinsDT | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin LloydMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kam CurlSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ennis Rakestraw JrCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dorance ArmstrongLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ivan Pace JrWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick HerbigREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jacob PhillipsSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | |||||
| Sebastian Joseph-DayDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah SimmonsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mark RobinsonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. JonesDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jimmy CiarloMIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Charlie SmythK | 2/3 | 1 | 40 |
| Other | |||
| Wil LutzK | 1/1 | 2 | 45 |