SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Bo Nix looked and sounded Saturday night like a guy who was happy to just be back on the football field playing against another team. The film review of his offense’s performance over three drives early in the Broncos’ eventual 30-9 win over San Francisco might not be particularly pretty, but the second-year quarterback brushed off …
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Special Teams Showcases Return Talent The 49ers had multiple returners contribute in the preseason opener, with rookie Junior Bergen leading the way. Bergen’s lone punt return went for 28 yards, setting the offense up in favorable field position during the first quarter. He also added two kick returns for 40 total yards, including a long of 23 yards. Defensive back …
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Want the latest Bay Area sports news delivered to your inbox? Sign up here to receive regular email newsletters, including “The Dime.” What was the most notable team-wide takeaway of the 49ers’ 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos in Saturday’s preseason opener? A group of 49ers’ depth pieces — almost all of the starters didn’t play — actually held a …
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The San Francisco 49ers were back on the field Thursday for the team’s 12th training camp session, a joint practice with the Denver Broncos at the SAP Performance Facility. The day also marked “87 Day,” the annual celebration honoring 49ers legend Dwight Clark, whose iconic jersey number was 87. Coaches, staff, and players wore special shirts and hats to honor …
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Ways to Watch and Listen: Broncos vs. 49ers | Preseason Week 1 San Francisco 49ers Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, listen and live stream Denver Broncos Day 12 of 49ers Training Camp: Joint Practice with the Denver Broncos San Francisco 49ers 49ers and Broncos hold joint practice, Hufanga and Greenlaw reunite with former teammates SFGATE 49ers’ offense finishes strong vs. …
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The San Francisco 49ers kick off their preseason schedule at Levi’s Stadium as they will take on Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos on Saturday. Thursday’s joint practice was very spirited, with both starting units (for the most part) facing off in red-zone and move-the-ball periods. With the rigors of a 17-game season, most teams don’t run their starters out for the …
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Broncos defensive lineman Matt Henningsen may be out for the season. Henningsen suffered an Achilles injury during the team’s joint practice Thursday with the 49ers, and the team fears it will end his season, according to Mike Klis of 9 News. A final diagnosis won’t be made until Henningsen gets an MRI, but athletic trainers can usually diagnose an Achilles …
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The San Francisco 49ers hosted a joint practice session against the Denver Broncos on Thursday, which was the lone one ahead of Saturday’s preseason opener. It was a competitive session, with varying reports sharing different perspectives on how the day went for both sides. But, the consensus seemed to be that the Broncos held the edge early on, especially with …
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. — In the span of a few seconds, Brock Purdy stepped into the same world of hurt that Bo Nix has called home all offseason. A handful of 11-on-11 reps into Thursday’s joint practice with the Broncos, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan’s freewheeling offense started spinning its wheels in the trenches. John Franklin-Myers and D.J. Jones …
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In July 2024, prominent media publication USA Today predicted the Denver Broncos — led by then-rookie quarterback Bo Nix — would finish with a 4-13 record and a last-place standing in the AFC West. What a difference a year makes. On Wednesday, USA Today released its 2025 projections for each NFL team, forecasting the Broncos — now a bona fide …
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