Broncos Buck the Trend with Defensive Dominance Over 49ers

The Denver Broncos kicked off their preseason with a commanding performance against the San Francisco 49ers, securing a decisive victory at Levi's Stadium. The Broncos now stand at 1-0, while the Niners are left to regroup at 0-1 after a challenging start. The final score of this matchup was 30-9 in favor of Denver.

First Quarter

The game began with both teams testing each other's defenses. However, it was clear early on that the Broncos' defense would be a force to reckon with. Joshua Pickett set the tone by snagging an interception, one of three for Denver in this game. This defensive prowess stifled any momentum San Francisco tried to build.

Second Quarter

Denver's offense found its rhythm in the second quarter, led by quarterback Jarrett Stidham who completed an impressive 93 percent of his passes and threw for two touchdowns. His longest pass connected with Trent Sherfield Sr., resulting in a spectacular 36-yard touchdown that showcased Stidham’s precision and Sherfield’s speed.

Third Quarter

As play resumed after halftime, Denver continued to dominate both sides of the ball. The Orange Crush defense forced multiple three-and-outs and added pressure on San Francisco's quarterbacks, resulting in two sacks—one each from John Franklin-Myers and Nik Bonitto—further cementing their control over the game.

Fourth Quarter

In the final quarter, Wil Lutz contributed significantly by converting all three field goal attempts, including one from 45 yards out. Meanwhile, Sam Ehlinger added another layer to Denver's offensive success by throwing his own touchdown pass as he stepped into play seamlessly.

Despite some penalties that cost them yardage throughout the game—a total of eleven penalties for eighty-seven yards—the Broncos maintained their composure and focus on execution which ultimately led them to victory.

For San Francisco fans wondering what went wrong for their team: turnovers were costly as they struggled against Denver’s relentless defense which capitalized on every mistake made by SF’s offense.

Looking ahead: Fans can catch more action when Denver faces off against Arizona Cardinals next Saturday night at Empower Field at Mile High scheduled for August 16th at 9:30 PM EDT; tune into NFL Network for live coverage!

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