Final2022 Week 3

Empower Field at Mile High, Denver, CO

San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos, Week 3 2022

San Francisco 49ers

Away

10

Denver Broncos

HomeWon

11

Scoring by quarter
TeamQ1Q2Q3Q4Final
49ers700310
Broncos032611

SF 10DEN 11 Final

  • Passing leader

    Jimmy Garoppolo

    SF · QB

    9.4PPR pts

    18/29, 211 YDS, 1 TD, 1 INT

  • Top fantasy scorer

    Courtland Sutton

    DEN · WR

    17.7PPR pts

    8 REC, 97 YDS

  • 49ers leader

    Brandon Aiyuk

    SF · WR

    12.9PPR pts

    3 REC, 39 YDS, 1 TD

  • Defensive playmaker

    Jonas Griffith

    DEN

    1 INT, 4 TKL

Broncos 11, 49ers 10: Denver rallies from 4 down at halftime

Denver erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 8–3 after the break to win 11–10. San Francisco outgained the Broncos 267–261.

The 49ers went 1-for-10 on third down and committed three turnovers, while the Broncos kept the ball for 34:29 and finished without a giveaway.

The two teams meet again in Week 4 of 2026. If you roster anyone from either side, run the start/sit call in Redraft Command and it will weigh your lineup, your opponent and your league scoring, not only the player rankings.

Key advantages

  • +3 turnover margin DEN 0 turnovers
  • +22% third-down rate DEN 32% · SF 10%
  • +8:58 time of possession DEN 34:29 · SF 25:31

Game Highlights

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Why the Broncos Won

Denver won the turnover, third-down, and time of possession battles.

Team stats comparison, 49ers vs Broncos
49ersStatBroncos
3Turnovers0
10%Third-down conversion32%
25:31Time of possession34:29
Other team stats
267Total yards261
5.1Yards per play3.7
52Plays70

Scoring Summary

The Broncos scored one touchdown, one field goal, and one safety; the 49ers scored one touchdown and one field goal.

Scoring plays, 49ers vs Broncos
TimeTeamPlaySFDEN
1st quarter
7:56SFJimmy Garoppolo → Brandon Aiyuk, 3-yard TD Takes leadRobbie Gould XP70
2nd quarter
11:56DENBrandon McManus 55-yard FG73
3rd quarter
9:53DENSafety75
4th quarter
14:10SFRobbie Gould 51-yard FG Extends lead105
4:10DENMelvin Gordon III 1-yard TD run Game winner2-pt try failed1011

Fantasy Points: 49ers vs Broncos, Week 3 2022

Fantasy leaders

  1. Courtland SuttonDENWR17.7 PTSWR17
  2. Melvin GordonDENRB14.5 PTSRB14
  3. Deebo SamuelSFWR12.9 PTSWR39
  4. Brandon AiyukSFWR12.9 PTSWR40

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
PlayerFPTSFINCMP/ATTPass YDSTDINTRush ATTRush YDSRush TDRateStart/Sit
Jimmy GaroppoloSFQB8.4QB2918/292111110081.3
Russell WilsonDENQB9.1QB2820/3318400617075.8

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
PlayerFPTSFINPOSRush ATTRush YDSRush TDTGTRECRec YDSRec TDStart/Sit
Courtland SuttonDENWR17.7WR17WR———108970Start/Sit →
Melvin GordonDENRB14.5RB14RB1226165290
Deebo SamuelSFWR12.9WR39WR56085730
Brandon AiyukSFWR12.9WR40WR———83391
Jeff WilsonSFRB10.6RB27RB1275033310
Javonte WilliamsDENRB9.0RB33RB155805320Start/Sit →
George KittleSFTE6.8TE21TE———54280Start/Sit →
Kendall HintonDENWR3.7WR84WR———11270
Jerry JeudyDENWR3.7WR83WR———62170Start/Sit →
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE2.2TE47TE———21120
Jauan JenningsSFWR1.5WR107WR———3150Start/Sit →
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR1.1WR112WR———11110
Jordan MasonSFRB0.7RB71RB170————
Eric SaubertDENTE0.0—TE———1000Start/Sit →
Mike BooneDENRB0.0—RB———1000

Fantasy Usage

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

  1. George KittleTE51 snaps91%
  2. Brandon AiyukWR50 snaps89%
  3. Deebo SamuelWR44 snaps79%
  4. Jeff WilsonRB41 snaps73%
  5. Jauan JenningsWR26 snaps46%

Target Share28 targets

  1. Deebo Samuel29%, 8 targets
  2. Brandon Aiyuk29%, 8 targets
  3. George Kittle18%, 5 targets
  4. Jeff Wilson11%, 3 targets
  5. Jauan Jennings11%, 3 targets
  6. Other4%, 1 targets

Carry Share19 carries

  1. Jeff Wilson63%, 12 carries
  2. Deebo Samuel26%, 5 carries
  3. Jimmy Garoppolo5%, 1 carries
  4. Jordan Mason5%, 1 carries

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

  1. Courtland SuttonWR64 snaps86%
  2. Jerry JeudyWR44 snaps59%
  3. Eric TomlinsonTE35 snaps47%
  4. Eric SaubertTE35 snaps47%
  5. Javonte WilliamsRB33 snaps45%

Target Share32 targets

  1. Courtland Sutton31%, 10 targets
  2. Melvin Gordon19%, 6 targets
  3. Jerry Jeudy19%, 6 targets
  4. Javonte Williams16%, 5 targets
  5. Albert Okwuegbunam6%, 2 targets
  6. Other9%, 3 targets

Carry Share33 carries

  1. Javonte Williams45%, 15 carries
  2. Melvin Gordon36%, 12 carries
  3. Russell Wilson18%, 6 carries
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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
PlayerSNAPSSNAP %TGTTGT %CAR
George KittleSFTE5191%518%0
Brandon AiyukSFWR5089%829%0
Courtland SuttonDENWR6486%1031%0
Deebo SamuelSFWR4479%829%5
Jeff WilsonSFRB4173%311%12
Jerry JeudyDENWR4459%619%0
Eric TomlinsonDENTE3547%00%0
Eric SaubertDENTE3547%13%0
Jauan JenningsSFWR2646%311%0
Javonte WilliamsDENRB3345%516%15
Kendall HintonDENWR3243%13%0
Melvin GordonDENRB2838%619%12
Andrew BeckDENRB2736%00%0
Albert OkwuegbunamDENTE2432%26%0
KJ HamlerDENWR1926%00%0
Mike BooneDENRB1419%13%0
Montrell WashingtonDENWR1419%00%0
Ray-Ray McCloudSFWR1018%14%0
Charlie WoernerSFTE814%00%0
Danny GraySFWR611%00%0
Jordan MasonSFRB59%00%1
Ross DwelleySFTE47%00%0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

Expected points (xFP) are what a player's pass attempts, carries and targets are worth at the league's average rates; the difference is what the player made of them.

  • Biggest overperformer+2.0Kendall Hinton3.7 PTS vs 1.7 xFP
  • Biggest underperformer−9.0Javonte Williams9.0 PTS vs 18.0 xFP
  • Highest expected volume18.0 xFPJavonte Williams9.0 PTS scored
Usage and expected fantasy points
PlayerPTSxFPvs xFPSnap%UsageRte%Pass attCarCar%TgtTgt%
Javonte WilliamsDEN · RB9.018.0−9.045%45% car—01545%516%
Russell WilsonDEN · QB9.117.8−8.7100%33 att—33618%00%
Melvin Gordon IIIDEN · RB16.517.7−1.238%36% car—01236%619%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR17.716.7+1.086%31% tgt—000%1031%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR12.916.5−3.679%28% tgt—0526%828%
Brandon AiyukSF · WR12.913.3−0.489%28% tgt—000%828%
Jimmy GaroppoloSF · QB9.412.9−3.5100%29 att—2915%00%
Jeff Wilson Jr.SF · RB11.612.7−1.173%63% car—01263%310%
Jerry JeudyDEN · WR3.710.0−6.359%19% tgt—000%619%
George KittleSF · TE6.88.3−1.591%17% tgt—000%517%
Jauan JenningsSF · WR1.55.0−3.546%10% tgt—000%310%
Albert Okwuegbunam Jr.DEN · TE2.23.3−1.132%6% tgt—000%26%
Eric SaubertDEN · TE0.01.7−1.747%3% tgt—000%13%
Kendall HintonDEN · WR3.71.7+2.043%3% tgt—000%13%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB3.41.7+1.7—3% tgt—000%13%
Mike BooneDEN · RB0.01.7−1.719%3% tgt—000%13%
Ray-Ray McCloud IIISF · WR2.11.7+0.418%3% tgt—000%13%
Jordan MasonSF · RB0.70.6+0.19%5% car—015%00%

Team totals: 49ers 29 targets and 19 carries; Broncos 32 targets and 33 carries. Shares are from the box score. Snap counts are from the weekly player logs (Sleeper), and include plays wiped out by penalties. Route counts, air yards and red-zone touches appear when the tracking feed is connected. League-average rates from the 2022 season: 1.67 PPR points per target (67% catch rate), 0.64 per carry and 0.42 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Jimmy Garoppolo

SF · QB · 9.4 pts on 12.9 expected

18 of 29 passing for 211 yards, 1 touchdown, 1 interception; 1 carry for 0 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.9 expected.

Russell Wilson Unlucky

DEN · QB · 9.1 pts on 17.8 expected

20 of 33 passing for 184 yards; 6 carries for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 17.8 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Deebo Samuel Sr.

SF · WR · 12.9 pts on 16.5 expected

8 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 73 yards; 5 carries (26% of the team's) for 6 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 16.5 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (8).

Brandon Aiyuk

SF · WR · 12.9 pts on 13.3 expected

8 targets (28% of the team's), 3 catches for 39 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.3 expected.

Javonte Williams Unlucky

DEN · RB · 9.0 pts on 18.0 expected

5 targets (16% of the team's), 3 catches for 2 yards; 15 carries (45% of the team's) for 58 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 18.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Javonte Williams →

Melvin Gordon III

DEN · RB · 16.5 pts on 17.7 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 5 catches for 29 yards; 12 carries (36% of the team's) for 26 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 17.7 expected.

Trend: Season high in targets (6).

Jerry Jeudy Unlucky

DEN · WR · 3.7 pts on 10.0 expected

6 targets (19% of the team's), 2 catches for 17 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.0 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't.

Start/Sit: Jerry Jeudy →

Jeff Wilson Jr. Volume, no payoff

SF · RB · 11.6 pts on 12.7 expected

3 targets (10% of the team's), 3 catches for 31 yards; 12 carries (63% of the team's) for 75 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 12.7 expected.

Stock Up, Stock Down

San Francisco 49ers

  • Stock up: Jeff Wilson Jr. played 73% of the snaps, up from a 54% season average.

Denver Broncos

  • Stock up: Eric Saubert played 47% of the snaps, up from a 32% season average.
  • Stock down: Javonte Williams played 45% of the snaps, down from a 61% season average.
  • Stock down: Albert Okwuegbunam Jr. played 32% of the snaps, down from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2022 through Week 18.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 49ers defense and Broncos defense
Points allowed to49ers DBroncos D
QBs14.614.6
RBs15.523.5
WRs36.426.0
TEs10.214.5

Regular season, summed from each game's box score and scored with this page's rules.

How the Game Swung

Denver opened at 46% win probability, fell as low as 8%, then rallied to win.

Broncos win probability

Broncos win probability by game minuteBroncos started at 46%, stood at 31% at halftime and finished at 100%, across 5 scoring plays.Q1Q2Q3Q4100%50%0%

Key Swings

  1. −20Garoppolo → Aiyuk, 3-yd TD46% → 26%Q1 7:56
  2. +9McManus 55-yd FG24% → 33%Q2 11:56
  3. +8Broncos safety30% → 38%Q3 9:53
  4. −15Gould 51-yd FG36% → 21%Q4 14:10
  5. +52Gordon 1-yd TD run8% → 60%Q4 4:10

Swing in Broncos win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, 49ers vs Broncos
San Francisco 49ersMeasureDenver Broncos
52Plays70
63%Pass rate53%
5.4Yds / dropback4.3
4.6Yds / carry3.1
1/10Third downs6/19

Efficiency edge Denver ran 18 more plays than San Francisco.

  • Top targets
  • SF Aiyuk 28% · Samuel 28% · Kittle 17%
  • DEN Sutton 31% · Jeudy 19% · Gordon 19%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, 49ers vs Broncos
ResultSFDEN
Touchdowns11
Field goals11
Punts710
Turnovers30
Missed field goals01
Safeties10

DEN turnover edge: +3

  • The 49ers opened the scoring on their second possession, a 6-play, 75-yard drive that ended in a touchdown.
  • The Broncos drained the clock with two second-half drives of six to seven minutes.
All 28 possessions, drive by drive
Drive chart
TeamStartPlaysYardsTimeResult
SFQ1 15:005162:10Punt
DENQ1 12:50331:43Punt
SFQ1 11:076753:11Touchdown
DENQ1 7:56380:51Punt
SFQ1 7:05472:44Punt
DENQ1 4:21351:28Punt
SFQ1 2:535242:46Punt
DENQ1 0:078573:11Field goal
SFQ2 11:564382:39Punt
DENQ2 9:1711586:50Punt
SFQ2 2:27310:55Punt
DENQ2 1:323-10:32Punt
SFQ2 1:00351:00End of half
DENQ3 15:003-41:13Punt
SFQ3 13:47271:06Fumble
DENQ3 12:41312:10Punt
SFQ3 10:312-20:38Safety
DENQ3 9:5311466:07Missed FG
SFQ3 3:464102:08Punt
DENQ3 1:383-31:09Punt
SFQ3 0:29481:19Field goal
DENQ4 14:10391:42Punt
SFQ4 12:284312:14Punt
DENQ4 10:1412806:04Touchdown
SFQ4 4:105232:04Interception
DENQ4 2:06350:24Punt
SFQ4 1:42240:37Fumble
DENQ4 1:053-31:05End of game
About these numbers

Possessions that ended with the clock running out at the half or the end of the game aren't counted.

Personnel groupings, average depth of target and pass rate over expected appear when the tracking feed is connected.

49ers vs Broncos Head-to-Head

The 49ers and Broncos first met in 1970 and have played 16 times since.

All-time series
8–8Series tied, 16 meetings since 1970
Postseason
1–049ers won in 1989
Largest 49ers win
55–101989
Largest Broncos win
38–92000

Since 2021

1–0 Broncos lead

1 meeting since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

Oldest to newest. B = Broncos win, 4 = 49ers win, outlined = this game.

2026 Meetings

  • Week 4 Broncos at 49ers Upcoming

Recent Meetings

  • 2022 Wk 3 49ers at Broncos DEN 11 SF 10 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 18)

The 2022 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, 49ers vs Broncos
49ersStatBroncos
13-4Record5-12
26.5Points per game16.9
365.6Yards per game325.1
5.9Yards per play5.1
16.3Points allowed per game21.1
300.6Yards allowed per game320.0

49ers vs Broncos Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread
SF −1.549ers failed to cover by 2.5
Total
45Under: 21 points scored (by 24)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
TeamImpliedActualDifference
49ers23.310−13.3
Broncos21.811−10.8

Both offenses finished under the market's expectation, which matches the low fantasy output in the Fantasy tab.

Betting Trends

Each team's 2022 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

San Francisco 49ers

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
0–3
ATS as favorite
1–2
ATS on the road
0–2

Denver Broncos

Against the spread
1–2
Over/under
0–3
ATS as favorite
0–2
ATS as underdog
1–0
ATS at home
1–1

Lines: ESPN's consensus, captured at kickoff. Individual sportsbooks varied.

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49ers vs Broncos Fantasy Outlook for 2026

One meeting is left on the 2026 schedule: Week 4 in San Francisco. Here's how to decide who to play in your league.

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2022 Game Logs for Players in This Game

49ers vs Broncos Game FAQ

Who won the 2022 49ers vs Broncos Week 3 game?

The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 11–10 in Week 3 of the 2022 season. The game was played at Empower Field at Mile High in Denver, CO, on September 25, 2022. See the Broncos' 2022 schedule.

What was the final score of 49ers vs Broncos?

The final score was Broncos 11, 49ers 10. The 49ers led 7–3 at halftime, and the second half went 49ers 3, Broncos 8.

What happened in the 49ers vs Broncos game?

Denver erased a 7–3 halftime deficit, outscoring San Francisco 8–3 after the break to win 11–10. San Francisco outgained the Broncos 267–261. Courtland Sutton led all players with 8 catches for 97 yards. The 49ers committed 3 turnovers, the Broncos none.

What was the game-winning score in 49ers vs Broncos?

Melvin Gordon III's 1-yard touchdown run with 4:10 left in the fourth quarter gave the Broncos a 11–10 lead they never gave up. It was the final score of the game.

Who scored the most fantasy points in 49ers vs Broncos?

Courtland Sutton led the game with 17.7 PPR fantasy points, the WR17 of Week 3, on 8 catches for 97 yards. Melvin Gordon was next with 14.5 (RB14). See Courtland Sutton's 2022 game log.

Who led 49ers vs Broncos in passing, rushing and receiving?

Jimmy Garoppolo (SF) led all passers with 18 of 29 for 211 yards, a touchdown and an interception. Jeff Wilson (SF) led in rushing with 12 carries for 75 yards. Courtland Sutton (DEN) led in receiving with 8 catches for 97 yards.

Who outperformed and underperformed expected fantasy points in 49ers vs Broncos?

Kendall Hinton outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 3.7 PPR points on 1.7 xFP (+2.0). Javonte Williams fell furthest short, with 9.0 points on 18.0 xFP (−9.0). A gap either way reflects efficiency and touchdowns in one game; it is not a forecast. For matchups ahead, see fantasy points allowed by position.

How did the Broncos come back to beat the 49ers?

The Broncos' chances of winning fell as low as 8% in the fourth quarter. Melvin Gordon III's 1-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter was the biggest swing of the game. Melvin Gordon III's 1-yard touchdown run then put them ahead for good.

Which team won the turnover battle in 49ers vs Broncos?

The Broncos won the turnover battle 3–0: the 49ers gave the ball away 3 times and the Broncos not at all. The Broncos won the game.

What is the all-time 49ers vs Broncos record?

The all-time series is tied 8–8 across 16 meetings since 1970, and the 49ers are 1–0 in the postseason.

Have the 49ers and Broncos played in the Super Bowl?

Yes, once: the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIV 55–10 over the Broncos after the 1989 season.

When did the 49ers and Broncos last play before this game?

Before Week 3 of 2022, they last met in the 2018 season on December 9, 2018, when the 49ers beat the Broncos 20–14.

What was the closing spread for 49ers vs Broncos?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −1.5, making the San Francisco 49ers 1.5-point favorites, with a closing total of 45. That implied about 23.3 points for the 49ers and 21.8 for the Broncos.

Did 49ers vs Broncos go over or under the total?

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 45, and the teams combined for 21 points, 24 under the number.

Who covered the spread in 49ers vs Broncos?

The Broncos covered as 1.5-point underdogs against the closing line of 49ers −1.5. The final margin was 1 point.