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San Francisco 49ers and Denver Broncos Clash at Empower Field at Mile High

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare to face off against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High, fans can anticipate a game where every play could tip the scales. The 49ers, coming off a narrow defeat with a score of 10-11 against the Broncos in their last encounter, are looking to leverage their recent performance trends to secure a victory.


San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) warms up prior to an NFL preseason football game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

The team's statistics from previous games reveal an impressive defensive capability, with two sacks and seven tackles for loss against the Seahawks, contributing to a decisive win of 27-7. This defensive prowess was slightly less dominant in their game against the Bears, where they still managed two sacks but ultimately fell short with a final score of 10-19.


Offensively, the San Francisco squad has shown consistency in their rushing game. They racked up an impressive total of 189 rushing yards on 45 attempts against Seattle and maintained solid ground yardage with 176 yards on 37 attempts versus Chicago. However, there is room for improvement in passing efficiency; after achieving a quarterback rating of around 100 against Seattle, it dipped significantly in Chicago.


Penalties have been an area of concern for the team as well; they only incurred one penalty for twenty-six yards during their triumph over Seattle but saw this number jump dramatically to twelve penalties costing them ninety-nine yards in Chicago.


The upcoming match presents an opportunity for San Francisco to refine these aspects of their game plan. Playing away from home brings its own set of challenges; however, if they can maintain discipline and capitalize on their robust defense and running game while improving passing accuracy under pressure – they stand a good chance at redemption following their tight loss previously.


Fans eager to support or witness how these dynamics play out can tune into NBC on September 26th at Empower Field at Mile High located in Denver. Kickoff is scheduled for just past midnight UTC time (which translates into evening hours locally), promising an exciting night under lights where resilience will be key for both teams involved.

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