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Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers

Well, that sucked. The Denver Broncos started slow, suffered some tough injuries, did not have luck go their way, and could not complete the 4th quarter comeback vs. the 49ers. It was a tough game, but a winnable one for…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 12:32 AM
Winners and Losers from the Denver Broncos’ 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers
Key Things to Know
  • Scotty Payne analyzes the winners and losers following Denver's 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.
  • The 49ers defeated the Broncos 24-14, dropping Denver to a 2-2 record on the season.
  • Denver suffered major injuries to Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss, and Pat Bryant during the contest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Denver Broncos fell to 2-2 following a 24-14 defeat against the San Francisco 49ers. Mile High Report writer Scotty Payne highlights that Denver struggled with slow offensive starts, scoring only three points through the first three quarters, while also suffering multiple key injuries including Pat Surtain II, Riley Moss, and Pat Bryant.

Payne criticizes offensive coordinator Davis Webb, running back JK Dobbins, and wide receiver Marvin Mims Jr. following a costly fumble. Among the few bright spots, Payne credits running back RJ Harvey for leading the team with 10 receptions, alongside positive contributions from Tyler Badie and Zach Allen.

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