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San Francisco 49ers 9
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Match Report

Stidham shines after Nix struggles as Broncos beat 49ers 30-9 in preseason opener

— Jarrett Stidham threw two TD passes following a lackluster performance from Bo Nix and Denver's starters, and the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 in the preseason opener Saturday night.

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Team Stats

DEN SF
20
1st Downs
11
12
Passing 1st downs
5
7
Rushing 1st downs
3
1
1st downs from penalties
3
6-16
3rd down efficiency
1-12
1-2
4th down efficiency
1-2
72
Total Plays
53
368
Total Yards
203
5.1
Yards per Play
3.8
12
Total Drives
12
215
Passing
107
26/36
Comp/Att
13/27
5.7
Yards per pass
3.6
0
Interceptions thrown
3
2-7
Sacks-Yards Lost
3-20
153
Rushing
96
34
Rushing Attempts
23
4.5
Yards per rush
4.2
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
11-87
Penalties
9-67
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
1
0
Interceptions thrown
3
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
36:58
Possession
23:02

Top Performers

DEN

  • Jarrett Stidham C/ATT 14/15 · YDS 136 · AVG 9.1
  • Jeremy Crawshaw NO 3 · YDS 111 · AVG 37.0
  • Sam Ehlinger C/ATT 6/10 · YDS 55 · AVG 5.5
  • Wil Lutz FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 45

SF

  • Thomas Morstead NO 5 · YDS 202 · AVG 40.4
  • Mac Jones C/ATT 4/7 · YDS 74 · AVG 10.6
  • Jordan Watkins REC 3 · YDS 56 · AVG 18.7
  • Dallis Flowers NO 3 · YDS 73 · AVG 24.3

Injuries

San Francisco 49ers

  • Marques Sigle Questionable
  • Garret Wallow Questionable
  • Luke Gifford Questionable
  • Upton Stout Questionable
  • Nick Bosa Questionable

Denver Broncos

  • RJ Harvey Injured Reserve
  • Zach Allen Questionable
  • Talanoa Hufanga Out
  • Brandon Jones Questionable
  • Jaylen Waddle Questionable

Play by Play

  1. Touchdown 2:15 30-9

    Caden Prieskorn 7 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q4
  2. Field Goal 1:39 23-9

    Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  3. Touchdown 0:26 20-9

    Trent Sherfield Sr. 36 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  4. Touchdown 1:30 13-9

    Lucas Krull 8 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  5. Field Goal 4:35 6-9

    Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  6. Field Goal 13:38 3-9

    Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  7. Safety 3:20 0-9

    Penalty on Bo Nix, Intentional Grounding In End Zone

    Q1
  8. Touchdown 10:41 0-7

    Patrick Taylor Jr. 5 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)

    Q1
  1. DEN

    3 plays, -3 yards, 1:40 · End of Game

    Q4
  2. SF 1:40

    3 plays, 3 yards, 0:35 · Punt

    Q4
  3. DEN 2:15

    10 plays, 50 yards, 4:56 · Touchdown

    Q4
  4. Touchdown 2:15 30-9

    Caden Prieskorn 7 Yd pass from Sam Ehlinger (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q4
  5. SF 7:11

    3 plays, 23 yards, 1:12 · Interception

    Q4
  6. DEN 8:23

    6 plays, 22 yards, 2:16 · Downs

    Q4
  7. SF 10:39

    5 plays, 20 yards, 2:34 · Downs

    Q4
  8. DEN 13:13

    3 plays, 4 yards, 1:37 · Punt

    Q4
  9. SF 14:50

    5 plays, 13 yards, 1:49 · Punt

    Q4
  10. DEN 1:39

    6 plays, 36 yards, 4:29 · Field Goal

    Q3
  11. Field Goal 1:39 23-9

    Wil Lutz 45 Yd Field Goal

    Q3
  12. SF 6:08

    10 plays, 53 yards, 5:00 · Fumble

    Q3
  13. DEN 11:08

    5 plays, 20 yards, 3:52 · Punt

    Q3
  14. SF

    3 plays, 0 yards, 0:26 · End of Half

    Q2
  15. DEN 0:26

    3 plays, 61 yards, 0:33 · Touchdown

    Q2
  16. Touchdown 0:26 20-9

    Trent Sherfield Sr. 36 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  17. SF 0:59

    3 plays, -1 yard, 0:31 · Punt

    Q2
  18. DEN 1:30

    7 plays, 35 yards, 1:33 · Touchdown

    Q2
  19. Touchdown 1:30 13-9

    Lucas Krull 8 Yd pass from Jarrett Stidham (Wil Lutz Kick)

    Q2
  20. SF 3:03

    3 plays, 6 yards, 1:32 · Interception

    Q2
  21. DEN 4:35

    13 plays, 41 yards, 6:56 · Field Goal

    Q2
  22. Field Goal 4:35 6-9

    Wil Lutz 32 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  23. SF 11:31

    3 plays, 6 yards, 2:07 · Punt

    Q2
  24. DEN 13:38

    9 plays, 26 yards, 3:55 · Field Goal

    Q2
  25. Field Goal 13:38 3-9

    Wil Lutz 42 Yd Field Goal

    Q2
  26. SF 2:33

    3 plays, 0 yards, 0:47 · Interception

    Q1
  27. DEN 3:20

    3 plays, -10 yards, 0:48 · Safety

    Q1
  28. Safety 3:20 0-9

    Penalty on Bo Nix, Intentional Grounding In End Zone

    Q1
  29. SF 4:08

    4 plays, 5 yards, 2:10 · Punt

    Q1
  30. DEN 6:18

    7 plays, 31 yards, 4:23 · Punt

    Q1
  31. SF 10:41

    8 plays, 71 yards, 4:19 · Touchdown

    Q1
  32. Touchdown 10:41 0-7

    Patrick Taylor Jr. 5 Yd Rush (Jake Moody Kick)

    Q1

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