Game Day: San Francisco 49ers at Denver Broncos
Aug 29, 2015 at 12:00 AM
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Tonight, the Denver Broncos (2-0) will host the San Francisco 49ers (1-1) at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver, Colorado.
The 49ers are coming off of a 23-6 home victory against the Dallas Cowboys. The Broncos are coming off of a 14-10 road victory against the Houston Texans.
The 49ers hit the road for their third preseason game. The team has been in Denver for most of the week, taking part in joint practices with the Broncos at their training facility, the Paul D. Bowlen Memorial Broncos Centre. Unlike some NFL teams that attempt to do the same thing, the joint practices have mostly gone without an incident with both teams feeling that they have been beneficial.
You can view the
day one practice notes and the
day two practice notes from numerous team beat writers, many of whom traveled to Denver for the week.
Last week, the 49ers defense recorded a trio of interceptions from S Craig Dahl, CB
Dontae Johnson and NT Mike Purcell. Purcell took his interception 37 yards to the end zone for a touchdown. San Francisco's defense also recorded 4.0 sacks on the day in their home win over the Cowboys.
On special teams, WR Quinton Patton blocked a punt and recovered the ball in the end zone for a touchdown. RB Jarryd Hayne returned three punts for 84 yards (28.0 average).
Of course, OLB Ahmad Brooks stole the headlines this week after returning home to California to face a charge of misdemeanor sexual battery. A number of outside linebackers will attempt to fill his role as the regular season quickly approaches.
Today will be the
exhibition debut of running backs Reggie Bush and Kendall Hunter. Bush was a free agent acquisition while Hunter is returning from an ACL injury suffered in 2014.
DB Craig Dahl, TE Vance McDonald, LB Philip Wheeler, CB Tramaine Brock, LB Desmond Bishop will not play against the Broncos.
Kickoff: Saturday, August 29 at 6:00 PM PT
Television: The game will be televised on KPIX 5 (Check
506 Sports to see if it is local)
Bay Area Radio: KGO 810 & The Bone 107.7 (
Other radio affiliates)
Spanish Radio: KTRB 860
Last Preseason Meeting: 8/17/14, Broncos win, 34-0, at SF
All-Time Preseason Matchup: Broncos lead series 20-16
Betting: The Broncos are 5 point favorites.
NFL Fan Picks: 62% pick the Broncos to win according to Yahoo! Sports
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Game Averages (Rank)
| 49ers | | Broncos |
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16.5 (24th)
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Offense Pts
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18.0 (18th)
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202.0 (31st)
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Offense Yds
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369.5 (5th)
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73.5 (32nd)
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Offense Pass
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252.5 (6th)
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128.5 (6th)
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Offense Rush
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117.0 (11th)
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14.5 (8th)
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Defense Pts Allowed
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15.0 (9th)
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328.5 (19th)
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Defense Yds Allowed
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231.5 (3rd)
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204.5 (20th)
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Defense Pass Allowed
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151.5 (3rd)
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124.0 (24th)
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Defense Rush Allowed
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80.0 (7th)
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More:
49ers in turmoil as they face Broncos in exhibition game
USA Today
Linebacker Corey Lemonier, guard Ian Silberman among 10 49ers to watch in Denver
The Sacramento Bee
49ers' third exhibition may answer questions…or not
The Press Democrat
49ers notes: Bush, Hunter expected to play vs Broncos
CSN Bay Area
Can 49ers regain focus while also resolving five positions against Broncos?
The Mercury News
Poll
- If Brooks does not play in the regular season, who will take over his role at ROLB?
Eli Harold
Aaron Lynch
Corey Lemonier
Marcus Rush
Free agent addition
Shawn Lemon
- 153 votes
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