San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton, bottom left, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
Denver Broncos running back RJ Harvey (12) runs against San Francisco 49ers linebackers Jaden Dugger, left, Fred Warner, bottom, and Dre Greenlaw (57) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)- Denver Broncos wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, left, runs toward the end zone to score past San Francisco 49ers cornerback Jack Jones (25) during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) falls forward while being tackled against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
- Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos sits on the field being assisted in the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
- Denver Broncos wide receiver Pat Bryant, right, is carted off the field during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
- Deebo Samuel Sr. #19 of the San Francisco 49ers catches a pass to score a touchdown in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
- San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk (44) gestures after converting a first down next to Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton (49) and defensive tackle Eyioma Uwazurike (96) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
- Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton walks off the field during halftime of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- Denver Broncos players react after stopping San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, middle right, on fourth down to turn the ball over on downs during the first half of NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix (10) scrambles away from San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- San Francisco 49ers' Fred Warner (54) tackles Denver Broncos' RJ Harvey (12) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
- Denver Broncos' RJ Harvey (12) is tackled by the San Francisco 49er defense in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
- Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) kicks a field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- Denver Broncos kicker Wil Lutz (3) celebrates with Jeremy Crawshaw after kicking a field goal against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix rolls out to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
- Pat Surtain II #2 of the Denver Broncos breaks up a pass intended for George Kittle #85 of the San Francisco 49ers in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
- San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel Sr. (19) runs against Denver Broncos' Justin Strnad (40) in the first quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
- San Francisco 49ers' Kyle Juszczyk (44) is tackled after a catch by Denver Broncos' Alex Singleton (49) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (Nhat V. Meyer/Bay Area News Group)
- Head coach Sean Payton of the Denver Broncos looks on while his team warms up prior to the start of the game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
- Former United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice looks on from the sideline before the game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
- Planes fly over Levi's Stadium before an NFL football game between the San Francisco 49ers and the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Kelley L. Cox)
- Brock Purdy #13 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to pass the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium on Oct. 04, 2026 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs against Denver Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton, bottom left, during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Justine Willard)
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Stick here for live updates and analysis as the Broncos take on the Rams at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif.
Post-game coverage:
- Game story: Broncos bruised, battered and facing a bumpy road after 24-14 loss to 49ers.
- Renck: No reason to panic, but DzԳDz’ Bo Nix is not good enough when run game remains bad.
- Broncos-49ers report card: Another uninspiring effort by Denver’s offense.
- Broncos four downs: DzԳDz’ Marvin Mims Jr. robbed by refs on questionable fumble call.
- PHOTOS: Denver Broncos fall to San Francisco 49ers 24-14 in NFL Week 4.
- Broncos WR Pat Bryant carted from field after apparent right leg injury.
- Riley Moss exits with rib injury, both DzԳDz’ cornerbacks questionable won’t return against 49ers.
- DzԳDz’ Pat Surtain II suffers non-contact injury vs. 49ers.
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