The Denver Broncos delivered a statement performance on Saturday night, dismantling the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 in a preseason showdown that showcased their offensive firepower and opportunistic defense. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham orchestrated the charge with surgical precision, completing 14 of 15 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns—including a 144.0 passer rating—while adding 36 rushing yards to keep drives alive. His favorite target, Trent Sherfield Sr., torched the 49ers' secondary with three receptions for 73 yards and a score, including a 36-yard explosion that electrified the Denver sideline. The Broncos' ground game wore down San Francisco's defense with 153 rushing yards, led by Audric Estime's physical 21-yard effort on eight carries, while the defense feasted on four 49ers turnovers—three interceptions and a fumble recovery—to seal the rout.

San Francisco's night unraveled early as their quarterback carousel of Mac Jones, Carter Bradley, and Tanner Mordecai combined for just 127 passing yards, three interceptions, and a lost fumble under relentless pressure. The 49ers' lone bright spot came from rookie Jordan Watkins, who hauled in three catches for 56 yards, but it wasn't nearly enough to offset the offensive inefficiency. With Denver dominating time of possession (36:58 to 23:02) and converting red-zone trips into points, the Broncos' preseason momentum builds while the 49ers head back to the drawing board to address their turnover plague and stagnant attack.