A Decisive Fourth Quarter
Brock Purdy’s precision passing proved decisive as the San Francisco 49ers secured a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on Sunday, October 4, 2026, at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara. The home team, which enters this contest with a perfect 4-0 record, overcame an early deficit to close out the game with a flurry of offensive production.
The Broncos, now 2-2, struggled to maintain momentum in the final frame despite a late push that fell short of altering the result. With an attendance of 70,776, the crowd witnessed a game defined by Purdy’s ability to extend his passing lines and convert critical moments into points.
Scoring Sequence
The Broncos took an early lead when Wil Lutz kicked a 52-yard field goal in the first quarter, making it 3-0. The 49ers responded in the second quarter as Eddy Pineiro connected on a 24-yard field goal to tie the game at 3-3.
San Francisco built a lead in the third quarter when Purdy found Deebo Samuel Sr. on a one-yard pass for a touchdown, with the kick extending the lead to 10-3. Denver trimmed the gap to 10-6 in the fourth quarter with a 40-yard field goal from Lutz. However, the 49ers reasserted control when Christian McCaffrey rushed for a one-yard touchdown, making it 17-6.
The Broncos attempted a comeback when Bo Nix connected with Jaylen Waddle for a 13-yard touchdown, followed by a two-point conversion run by Tyler Badie, cutting the lead to 17-14. Purdy sealed the win with a 56-yard touchdown pass to George Kittle, putting the final score at 24-14.
