The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 19-12 in their exhibition game on Saturday night at Sports Authority Field at Mile High in Denver.
Making what should be his last start of the preseason, LB NaVorro Bowman looked primed and ready for the regular season. He had seven tackles, two assists and two sacks in the game.
It was a field goal battle for much of the game until the Broncos took the lead in the fourth quarter with a touchdown and two point conversion.
The 49ers offense struggled with only 92 net passing yards. The running game managed 145 net rushing yards, but 53 of those were from QB Colin Kaepernick. RB Reggie Bush made his 49ers debut and gained 21 yards in his only run of the night.
Here are the recaps from numerous 49ers beat writers. More will be added to the list as they come in.
Does 49ers QB Brock Purdy still have something to prove? George Kittle thinks so
By Chris Wilson
6 hrs
The San Francisco 49ers' All-Pro tight end believes quarterback Brock Purdy will "continue to elevate his game" after signing his $265 million deal.
On Tuesday, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle appeared on FanDuel's Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams to discuss his...
NFL safety defends 49ers QB Brock Purdy's contract: 'A guy like that deserves to be paid'
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
Veteran safety Justin Reid, the younger brother of former San Francisco 49ers safety Eric Reid, is gearing up for his first season with the New Orleans Saints after signing a three-year, $31.5 million deal. Before arriving in New Orleans, he spent three seasons with the Kansas...
49ers Notebook: Pre-camp power rankings, biggest need, Jennings' contract, bust prediction
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
San Francisco 49ers rookies report to training camp on Tuesday, with veterans set to arrive a week later. The ramp-up to the 2025 NFL season is about to shift into high gear. Following a disappointing 6-11 campaign in 2024 and a significant roster overhaul, how are the 49ers...
49ers receive surprising offseason grade from ESPN
By David Bonilla
Jul 10
Some may view the San Francisco 49ers' offseason as underwhelming. Following a disappointing 6-11 finish in 2024, the team moved on from several veteran contributors and leaned heavily on the NFL Draft to restock the roster with youth.
The roster overhaul has sparked...