The Broncos vs 49ers final score came down to the final two minutes, with San Francisco defeating Denver 24-14 at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday. The win kept the 49ers unbeaten at 4-0, while Denver dropped to 2-2. Here is the full game recap, quarter breakdown, and complete stat line for every key player.
How Did the Broncos vs 49ers Game End?
San Francisco (2-3) escaped with a win after scoring touchdowns on its three consecutive second-half drives. Brock Purdy threw two touchdown passes, Christian McCaffrey added a rushing score, and George Kittle powered a 56-yard strike from Purdy to put the game out of reach with 2:15 left on the clock.
Denver did not give up, as Bo Nix found Jaylen Waddle for a 13-yard score with 4:05 remaining, and the two-point conversion attempt converted to cut the deficit to 17-14. However, Kittle’s long touchdown score on the next series sealed the fate of the Broncos.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring Breakdown
| Team | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Final |
| Denver Broncos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 14 |
| San Francisco 49ers | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 24 |
Both sides traded field goals early, which made for a tight, low-scoring first half. Everything changed after the break. San Francisco forced a punt return fumble, recovered by safety Siran Neal, and turned the turnover into a one-yard touchdown pass from Purdy to Deebo Samuel. From there, the 49ers simply had more gas in the tank.
What Were Bo Nix’s Stats in the Broncos vs 49ers Game?
Bo Nix completed 25 of 42 passes for 214 yards, one touchdown and zero interceptions. He also picked up 10 rushing yards on two carries. It wasn’t a blow-out performance by any means — Nix led a real comeback bid in the fourth quarter — but 5.1 yards per pass attempt tells you the Broncos’ offence struggled to create explosive plays for most of the afternoon.
His favourite target was rookie running back RJ Harvey, who hauled in 10 catches for 68 yards out of the backfield. Wide receiver Pat Bryant added 47 yards on just three grabs, including a long gain of 30.
How Did Brock Purdy Perform for the 49ers?
Brock Purdy was the more consistent quarterback, completing 19 of 30 passes for 218 yards, two touchdowns, zero interceptions, and one sack (his fourth consecutive game without being sacked). The defensive line kept the pressure off Purdy, and 49ers fans are celebrating a 4-0 start.
Purdy had a balanced target distribution, with no player dominating the receivers’ production. Mike Evans had the most yards (76) among the 49ers receivers, with five catches. The most remarkable performance, however, belonged to George Kittle, who caught a 56-yard touchdown.
Rushing and Receiving Leaders
| Player | Team | Stat Line |
| J.K. Dobbins | DEN | 11 carries, 40 rushing yards |
| Christian McCaffrey | SF | 15 carries, 52 rushing yards, 1 TD |
| RJ Harvey | DEN | 10 receptions, 68 receiving yards |
| Mike Evans | SF | 5 receptions, 76 receiving yards |
| George Kittle | SF | 56-yard touchdown reception |
Team Stats: Total Yards, Turnovers and Penalties
San Francisco out-gained Denver on the day, 358 total yards to 296. The Broncos also committed the game’s lone turnover and were flagged seven times for 44 yards, compared to just one penalty for five yards on the 49ers’ side. Alex Singleton led all tacklers with 14 stops for Denver, while Dre Greenlaw paced San Francisco with 12.
None of those numbers are dramatic on their own, but added together they explain the final score pretty well. A disciplined team with fewer mistakes and a quarterback who doesn’t take sacks tends to win close games, and that’s precisely what played out.
What Does the Loss Mean for the Broncos?
Denver stands at 2-2 with a division game against AFC West, and the issue lies precisely in the red zone. Entering the game, the Broncos ranked last in the league in rushing yards per attempt inside the opposing team’s red zone, and it affected them negatively in Sunday’s match against the Chiefs. They had promising drives that turned out to be field goals instead of touchdowns.
I think the problem does not lie in Nix; he made four touchdowns and completed 605 yards in four games. The Broncos need a short-yardage option in the red zone to score more touchdowns and have better results in the games they lose.
Final Thoughts
The Broncos vs 49ers final score — 24-14 — doesn’t fully capture how close this game actually was. Denver had a real shot in the fourth quarter, and a few red zone possessions going the other way could have flipped the result. For San Francisco, it’s another week, another win, and a 4-0 start that’s starting to look like more than just a hot streak.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Broncos vs 49ers game?
The San Francisco 49ers won 24-14, improving to 4-0 on the season while the Denver Broncos dropped to 2-2.
What was Bo Nix’s stat line against the 49ers?
Bo Nix finished 25 of 42 for 214 passing yards, one touchdown and no interceptions, adding 10 rushing yards on two carries.
How many passing yards did Brock Purdy throw for?
Brock Purdy went 19 of 30 for 218 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions, and he wasn’t sacked once.
Who scored the go-ahead touchdown for the 49ers?
George Kittle sealed the win with a 56-yard touchdown reception on a screen pass from Purdy, breaking away from former teammate Talanoa Hufanga with just over two minutes left.
Did the Broncos have a chance to win late?
Yes. Bo Nix threw a 13-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle with just over four minutes left, and Denver added a two-point conversion to cut the gap to 17-14, but Kittle’s touchdown put the game away.
What does the loss mean for the Broncos?
Denver fell to 2-2 and now heads into an AFC West divisional matchup needing to tighten up red zone efficiency, which ranked lowest in the NFL heading into this game.
