The Broncos team runs onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
The late afternoon sun casts a spotlight on Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) as he warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
The Broncos team runs onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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The late afternoon sun casts a spotlight on Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) as he warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
The Denver Broncos host the San Francisco 49ers in a Sunday night showdown at Empower Field at Mile High. Kickoff is set for 6:20 p.m. with television coverage on NBC.
Fourthquarter
And now PJ Locke forces a fumble and the Broncos recover. Just one minute left.
Bradley Chubb with the sack on first down. Loss of 12 yards.
No first down for the Broncos and the 49ers will get the ball back. Broncos defense will be back on the field.
The crowd is unhappy as the Broncos go 3-and-out once again.
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Offense goes the wrong direction as Broncos punt again.
Broncos defense keeps the 49ers from getting a first down. Denver getting the ball back with under two minutes to go in first half. Broncos will start at midfield.
Wilson is sacked and the Broncos are knocked out of field goal range. Broncos down punt at the 2-yard line. Niners back on offense.
Russell Wilson is a magician. What a play to flip the ball to Gordon for a 22-yard gain there.
Surtain knocks another pass down. Broncos defense doing their part.
And the boos have started as the Broncos still don't have a first down.
Ejiro Evero has mixed up some exotic pressures in this game. Has lined both his top OLBs up on the same side. That time Jewell came up the middle on the blitz and got the sack, aided by Chubb's pressure.Evero has been calling it really well on third-&-medium/long.
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) celebrates after tackling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) for no again during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and safety Caden Sterns (30) stop San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) after a short gain during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) after a first-down catch during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) fights for extra yardage as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (98) and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) tackles him during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws down field against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs for 9 yards before being tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) last September in Denver.
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs for a first down before San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) makes the tackle during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) During the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith (50) and cornerback Darius Phillips (20) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and cornerback K'Waun Williams (21) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) after a short gain during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leads the team out of the tunnel for warm ups before Denver’s game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
A San Francisco 49ers fan tries to quiet a Denver Broncos fan as the 49ers run onto the field before their Sunday Night Football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3) and Brett Rypien (4) run onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) signs autographs for fans outside the Broncos locker room Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos wide receivers Kendall Hinton (9) and Montrell Washington (12) run out of the Broncos tunnel to warm up before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
The Broncos team runs onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
The late afternoon sun casts a spotlight on Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) as he warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Broncos fans cheer for their team during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles for yardage against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) recovers a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) to seal the Broncos’ 11-10 win during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates after recovering a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) to seal the Broncos’ 11-10 victory in the final minute of the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51), defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (98) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and the offense run onto the field before the start of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.
Denver Broncos defensive tackle Mike Purcell (98) celebrates after tackling San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) for no again during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) and safety Caden Sterns (30) stop San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) after a short gain during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos defensive end Dre'Mont Jones (93) pressures San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) drops back to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47) tackles San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) tackles Denver Broncos wide receiver Jerry Jeudy (10) after a first-down catch during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) fights for extra yardage as San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (98) and San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) tackles him during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws down field against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs for 9 yards before being tackled by San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51) last September in Denver.
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Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs for a first down before San Francisco 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson Sr. (31) makes the tackle during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
San Francisco 49ers defensive end Drake Jackson (95) sacks Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) During the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith (50) and cornerback Darius Phillips (20) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos linebacker Bradley Chubb (55) and cornerback K'Waun Williams (21) tackle San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) after a short gain during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) leads the team out of the tunnel for warm ups before Denver’s game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
A San Francisco 49ers fan tries to quiet a Denver Broncos fan as the 49ers run onto the field before their Sunday Night Football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos quarterbacks Russell Wilson (3) and Brett Rypien (4) run onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos place kicker Brandon McManus (8) signs autographs for fans outside the Broncos locker room Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos wide receivers Kendall Hinton (9) and Montrell Washington (12) run out of the Broncos tunnel to warm up before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
The Broncos team runs onto the field for warm ups before the Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
The late afternoon sun casts a spotlight on Denver Broncos center Lloyd Cushenberry III (79) as he warms up before the Denver Broncos game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Broncos fans cheer for their team during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) scrambles for yardage against the San Francisco 49ers during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) recovers a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) to seal the Broncos’ 11-10 win during the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos safety Kareem Jackson (22) celebrates after recovering a fumble by San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (22) to seal the Broncos’ 11-10 victory in the final minute of the fourth quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
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Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson throws against the 49ers in the first quarter Sunday in Denver.
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Denver Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II (2) breaks up a pass intended for San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) during the first quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock/The Gazette
Denver Broncos running back Javonte Williams (33) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (51), defensive tackle Hassan Ridgeway (98) and safety Talanoa Hufanga (29) during the second quarter Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver. (The Gazette, Christian Murdock)
Christian Murdock, The Gazette
Broncos running back Melvin Gordon III scores 3-yard touchdown Sunday against the 49ers in Denver.
Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) and the offense run onto the field before the start of their game against the San Francisco 49ers Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver.