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49ers beat Broncos 24-14 as injuries hit Denver corners

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 10:11 PM UTC · How we work

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CBS Airs 49ers-Broncos

CBS will broadcast the 49ers-Broncos matchup at 4:25 p.m. ET, with San Francisco favored by three points.
San Francisco’s injury report lists ten players, including Nick Bosa, who will miss multiple weeks.
Denver’s defense, led by coordinator Vance Joseph, will target Christian McCaffrey with linebacker Alex Singleton.
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host the game, marking the Niners’ third straight home contest.

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Pat Surtain II Injured

Pat Surtain II left with a non-contact ankle injury, classified week-to-week by team doctors.
MRI confirmed a short-term injury, with doctors expecting him to miss about two weeks.
Riley Moss exited the first half with a rib injury, shrinking the Broncos’ cornerback depth.
The Broncos lost 24-14 to the 49ers, falling to a 2-2 record.

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Kyle Shanahan Record

Kyle Shanahan passed Bill Walsh for the most regular-season games coached in 49ers franchise history.
San Francisco became the first team since the 2005 Indianapolis Colts to start 4-0 without allowing a sack.
Marvin Mims’ punt return was ruled a fumble even though replays showed his forearm down by contact.
George Kittle’s 56-yard screen catch-and-run gave the 49ers a 24-14 lead with just over two minutes left.

History

Historical Context

In 1995, the San Francisco 49ers, coached by George Seifert, captured Super Bowl XXIX with a 49-26 victory over the San Diego Chargers. That season the team posted a 13-3 record, scored 562 points—averaging 35.1 per game—and featured Hall-of-Famers Steve Young and Jerry Rice. Today, Kyle Shanahan has surpassed Bill Walsh’s coaching mark as the franchise’s longest-tenured leader while the 2024 49ers, like the 1995 squad, have begun 4-0 without allowing a sack, confronting Denver’s Vance Joseph-coached Broncos. That parallel signals San Francisco’s enduring blend of strategic coaching and depth, suggesting the team will likely secure a deep playoff run this season.

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CBS Airs 49ers-Broncos

CBS will broadcast the 49ers-Broncos matchup at 4:25 p.m. ET, with San Francisco favored by three points.
San Francisco’s injury report lists ten players, including Nick Bosa, who will miss multiple weeks.
Denver’s defense, led by coordinator Vance Joseph, will target Christian McCaffrey with linebacker Alex Singleton.
Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host the game, marking the Niners’ third straight home contest.

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