Broncos defense rides to rescue of quarterback Russell Wilson in 11-10 victory over 49ers

Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), ... — Denver Broncos linebacker Josey Jewell (47), center, celebrates a sack against the San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) during the NFL Week 3 matchup at Empower Field at Mile High on Sept. 25, 2022. (Photo by RJ Sangosti/The Denver Post)

By Mark Kiszla | mkiszla@denverpost.com | The Denver Post

PUBLISHED: September 25, 2022 at 11:17 PM MDT | UPDATED: September 25, 2022 at 11:33 PM MDT

Getting your player ready...

The stadium rocked like 1977, rolling with Rocky Mountain thunder that shook down the echoes of the Orange Crush. On this glorious Sunday night, the Denver defense never rested.

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Kiszla: Broncos defense rides to rescue of quarterback Russell Wilson in 11-10 victory over 49ers

“We knew this was going to be a slugfest,” Broncos coach Nathaniel Hackett said

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