Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers 2026: Score & Fantasy Recap

Final2026 Week 4

Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, CASun, Oct 4, 2026, 4:25 PM ET

Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers

Denver Broncos

Away

San Francisco 49ers

HomeWon

Scoring by quarter
Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	Final
Broncos	3	0	0	11	14
49ers	0	3	7	14	24

DEN 14SF 24 Final

Passing leader
Brock Purdy
SF · QB
19.6PPR pts
19/30, 218 YDS, 2 TD
Top fantasy scorer
RJ Harvey
DEN · RB
19.3PPR pts
7 ATT, 25 YDS, 10 REC, 68 REC YDS
Broncos leader
Jaylen Waddle
DEN · WR
14.5PPR pts
5 REC, 35 YDS, 1 TD
Defensive playmaker
Alex Singleton
DEN
14 TKL

49ers 24, Broncos 14: San Francisco beats Denver

San Francisco broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring Denver 21–11 after the break to win 24–14. The 49ers finished with a 358–296 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play.

The Broncos went 8-for-17 on third down and committed one turnover, while the 49ers finished without a giveaway.

Key advantages

+0.9 yards/play SF 5.5 · DEN 4.6
+1 turnover margin SF 0 turnovers
+62 total yards SF 358 · DEN 296

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Why the 49ers Won

San Francisco won the efficiency and turnover battles.

Team stats comparison, Broncos vs 49ers
Broncos	Stat	49ers
4.6	Yards per play	5.5

1	Turnovers	0

296	Total yards	358

Other team stats
64	Plays	65

47%	Third-down conversion	46%

30:53	Time of possession	29:07

Scoring Summary

The 49ers scored three touchdowns and one field goal; the Broncos scored one touchdown and two field goals.

Scoring plays, Broncos vs 49ers
Time	Team	Play	DEN	SF
1st quarter
1:43	DEN	Wil Lutz 52-yard FG Takes lead	3	0
2nd quarter
1:36	SF	Eddy Pineiro 24-yard FG Ties game	3	3
3rd quarter
4:15	SF	Brock Purdy → Deebo Samuel Sr., 1-yard TD Takes leadEddy Pineiro XP	3	10
4th quarter
14:08	DEN	Wil Lutz 40-yard FG	6	10
8:52	SF	Christian McCaffrey 1-yard TD run Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP	6	17
4:05	DEN	Bo Nix → Jaylen Waddle, 13-yard TDTyler Badie 2-pt run	14	17
2:15	SF	Brock Purdy → George Kittle, 56-yard TD Extends leadEddy Pineiro XP	14	24

Fantasy Points: Broncos vs 49ers, Week 4 2026

Fantasy leaders

Brock PurdySFQB19.6 PTSQB9
RJ HarveyDENRB19.3 PTSRB12
Deebo SamuelSFWR18.0 PTSWR14
George KittleSFTE17.0 PTSTE4

Player Stats

Quarterbacks

Quarterback statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	CMP/ATT	Pass YDS	TD	INT	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	Rate	Start/Sit
Brock PurdySFQB	19.6	QB9	19/30	218	2	0	10	29	0	107.4	Start/Sit →
Bo NixDENQB	13.6	QB19	25/42	214	1	0	2	10	0	80.9	Start/Sit →

WRs, RBs, & TEs

Receiver, running back and tight end statistics
Player	FPTS	FIN	POS	Rush ATT	Rush YDS	Rush TD	TGT	REC	Rec YDS	Rec TD	Start/Sit
RJ HarveyDENRB	19.3	RB12	RB	7	25	0	10	10	68	0	Start/Sit →
Deebo SamuelSFWR	18.0	WR14	WR	3	44	0	6	5	26	1
George KittleSFTE	17.0	TE4	TE	-	-	-	6	4	70	1	Start/Sit →
Christian McCaffreySFRB	16.0	RB20	RB	15	52	1	5	3	18	0	Start/Sit →
Jaylen WaddleDENWR	14.5	WR25	WR	-	-	-	6	5	35	1	Start/Sit →
Mike EvansSFWR	12.6	WR31	WR	-	-	-	8	5	76	0	Start/Sit →
Tyler BadieDENRB	7.9	RB35	RB	2	7	0	2	2	32	0	Start/Sit →
Pat BryantDENWR	7.7	WR57	WR	-	-	-	3	3	47	0	Start/Sit →
J.K. DobbinsDENRB	7.2	RB38	RB	11	40	0	2	2	12	0	Start/Sit →
Kyle JuszczykSFRB	4.8	RB45	RB	-	-	-	2	2	28	0	Start/Sit →
Evan EngramDENTE	1.6	TE53	TE	-	-	-	5	1	6	0	Start/Sit →
Courtland SuttonDENWR	1.4	WR101	WR	-	-	-	6	1	4	0	Start/Sit →
Kaelon BlackSFRB	1.3	RB70	RB	6	13	0	-	-	-	-	Start/Sit →
Jacob CowingSFWR	0.2	WR108	WR	1	2	0	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Marvin MimsDENWR	0.0	-	WR	-	-	-	3	1	10	0
Brandin CooksSFWR	0.0	-	WR	-	-	-	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →
Adam TrautmanDENTE	0.0	-	TE	-	-	-	1	0	0	0	Start/Sit →

Fantasy Usage

Denver Broncos

Snap Share

Courtland SuttonWR48 snaps74%
Jaylen WaddleWR45 snaps69%
Evan EngramTE44 snaps68%
Troy FranklinWR32 snaps49%
Adam TrautmanTE30 snaps46%

Target Share38 targets

RJ Harvey26%, 10 targets
Courtland Sutton16%, 6 targets
Jaylen Waddle16%, 6 targets
Evan Engram13%, 5 targets
Marvin Mims8%, 3 targets
Other21%, 8 targets

Carry Share22 carries

J.K. Dobbins50%, 11 carries
RJ Harvey32%, 7 carries
Tyler Badie9%, 2 carries
Bo Nix9%, 2 carries

San Francisco 49ers

Snap Share

George KittleTE60 snaps91%
Christian McCaffreyRB49 snaps74%
Deebo SamuelWR44 snaps67%
Mike EvansWR39 snaps59%
Luke FarrellTE29 snaps44%

Target Share29 targets

Mike Evans28%, 8 targets
George Kittle21%, 6 targets
Deebo Samuel21%, 6 targets
Christian McCaffrey17%, 5 targets
Kyle Juszczyk7%, 2 targets
Other7%, 2 targets

Carry Share35 carries

Christian McCaffrey43%, 15 carries
Brock Purdy29%, 10 carries
Kaelon Black17%, 6 carries
Deebo Samuel9%, 3 carries
Jacob Cowing3%, 1 carries

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Offensive snaps and share for the skill positions
Player	SNAPS	SNAP %	TGT	TGT %	CAR
George KittleSFTE	60	91%	6	21%	0
Christian McCaffreySFRB	49	74%	5	17%	15
Courtland SuttonDENWR	48	74%	6	16%	0
Jaylen WaddleDENWR	45	69%	6	16%	0
Evan EngramDENTE	44	68%	5	13%	0
Deebo SamuelSFWR	44	67%	6	21%	3
Mike EvansSFWR	39	59%	8	28%	0
Troy FranklinDENWR	32	49%	0	0%	0
Adam TrautmanDENTE	30	46%	1	3%	0
RJ HarveyDENRB	29	45%	10	26%	7
Luke FarrellSFTE	29	44%	0	0%	0
Kyle JuszczykSFRB	27	41%	2	7%	0
Jordan WatkinsSFWR	25	38%	0	0%	0
Pat BryantDENWR	24	37%	3	8%	0
J.K. DobbinsDENRB	21	32%	2	5%	11
Jacob CowingSFWR	21	32%	1	3%	1
Marvin MimsDENWR	18	28%	3	8%	0
Kaelon BlackSFRB	17	26%	0	0%	6
Nate AdkinsDENTE	14	22%	0	0%	0
Tyler BadieDENRB	12	18%	2	5%	2
Brayden WillisSFTE	11	17%	0	0%	0
Brandin CooksSFWR	8	12%	1	3%	0
Adam PrenticeDENRB	7	11%	0	0%	0

Fantasy Points vs Expected

PPRHalf PPRStandard

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+6.6George Kittle17.0 PTS vs 10.4 xFP
Biggest underperformer−9.0Courtland Sutton1.4 PTS vs 10.4 xFP
Highest expected volume21.6 xFPRJ Harvey19.3 PTS scored

Usage and expected fantasy points
Player	PTS	xFP	vs xFP	Snap%	Usage	Rte%	Pass att	Car	Car%	Tgt	Tgt%
RJ HarveyDEN · RB	19.3	21.6	−2.3	45%	32% car	-	0	7	32%	10	26%
Bo NixDEN · QB	13.6	20.3	−6.7	100%	42 att	-	42	2	9%	0	0%
Brock PurdySF · QB	19.6	19.9	−0.3	100%	30 att	-	30	10	29%	0	0%
Christian McCaffreySF · RB	16.0	18.0	−2.0	74%	43% car	-	0	15	43%	5	17%
Mike EvansSF · WR	12.6	13.8	−1.2	59%	28% tgt	-	0	0	0%	8	28%
Deebo Samuel Sr.SF · WR	18.0	12.2	+5.8	67%	21% tgt	-	0	3	9%	6	21%
Courtland SuttonDEN · WR	1.4	10.4	−9.0	74%	16% tgt	-	0	0	0%	6	16%
George KittleSF · TE	17.0	10.4	+6.6	91%	21% tgt	-	0	0	0%	6	21%
Jaylen WaddleDEN · WR	14.5	10.4	+4.1	69%	16% tgt	-	0	0	0%	6	16%
J.K. DobbinsDEN · RB	7.2	10.3	−3.1	32%	50% car	-	0	11	50%	2	5%
Evan EngramDEN · TE	1.6	8.6	−7.0	68%	13% tgt	-	0	0	0%	5	13%
Marvin Mims Jr.DEN · WR	0.0	5.2	−5.2	28%	8% tgt	-	0	0	0%	3	8%
Pat BryantDEN · WR	7.7	5.2	+2.5	37%	8% tgt	-	0	0	0%	3	8%
Tyler BadieDEN · RB	7.9	4.7	+3.2	18%	9% car	-	0	2	9%	2	5%
Kaelon BlackSF · RB	1.3	3.8	−2.5	26%	17% car	-	0	6	17%	0	0%
Kyle JuszczykSF · RB	4.8	3.5	+1.3	41%	7% tgt	-	0	0	0%	2	7%
Jacob CowingSF · WR	0.2	2.4	−2.2	32%	3% tgt	-	0	1	3%	1	3%
Adam TrautmanDEN · TE	0.0	1.7	−1.7	46%	3% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	3%
Brandin CooksSF · WR	0.0	1.7	−1.7	12%	3% tgt	-	0	0	0%	1	3%

Team totals: Broncos 38 targets and 22 carries; 49ers 29 targets and 35 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 2026 season: 1.73 PPR points per target (68% catch rate), 0.63 per carry and 0.45 per pass attempt. They don't adjust for field position or target depth.

Fantasy Verdicts

Bo Nix Unlucky

DEN · QB · 13.6 pts on 20.3 expected

25 of 42 passing for 214 yards, 1 touchdown; 2 carries for 10 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 20.3 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Bo Nix →

Brock Purdy

SF · QB · 19.6 pts on 19.9 expected

19 of 30 passing for 218 yards, 2 touchdowns; 10 carries for 29 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 19.9 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Brock Purdy →

RJ Harvey

DEN · RB · 19.3 pts on 21.6 expected

10 targets (26% of the team's), 10 catches for 68 yards; 7 carries (32% of the team's) for 25 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 21.6 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Trend: Season high in targets (10).

Start/Sit: RJ Harvey →

Courtland Sutton Unlucky

DEN · WR · 1.4 pts on 10.4 expected

6 targets (16% of the team's), 1 catch for 4 yards.

Verdict: The role was there, worth 10.4 points at league-average rates; the production wasn't. Next up: Week 5 against the Chargers. Bet on the role more than the result.

Lowest-scoring game of the season.

Start/Sit: Courtland Sutton →

Christian McCaffrey

SF · RB · 16.0 pts on 18.0 expected

5 targets (17% of the team's), 3 catches for 18 yards; 15 carries (43% of the team's) for 52 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 18.0 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: Christian McCaffrey →

Mike Evans

SF · WR · 12.6 pts on 13.8 expected

8 targets (28% of the team's), 5 catches for 76 yards.

Verdict: The points matched the role, 13.8 expected. Next up: Week 5 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Season high in targets (8).

Start/Sit: Mike Evans →

Deebo Samuel Sr. Ran hot

SF · WR · 18.0 pts on 12.2 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 5 catches for 26 yards and 1 touchdown; 3 carries (9% of the team's) for 44 yards.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 12.2 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

George Kittle Ran hot

SF · TE · 17.0 pts on 10.4 expected

6 targets (21% of the team's), 4 catches for 70 yards and 1 touchdown.

Verdict: The opportunities were worth 10.4 points; the touchdowns supplied the rest, and they are the part least likely to repeat. Next up: Week 5 against the Seahawks. Bet on the role more than the result.

Start/Sit: George Kittle →

Start/Sit Decisions

Stock Up, Stock Down

Denver Broncos

Stock down: Pat Bryant played 37% of the snaps, down from a 65% season average.

San Francisco 49ers

Stock up: George Kittle played 91% of the snaps, up from a 60% season average.

Fantasy Matchups

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, 2026 through Week 4.

Fantasy points allowed per game by position, Broncos defense and 49ers defense
Points allowed to	Broncos D	49ers D
QBs	18.1	14.6
RBs	18.5	25.1
WRs	28.3	27.0
TEs	15.5	8.7

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

How the Game Swung

San Francisco opened at 59% win probability and passed 98% in the fourth quarter on the way to the win.

49ers win probability

Key Swings

+12Pineiro 24-yd FG44% → 56%Q2 1:36
+30Purdy → Samuel, 1-yd TD55% → 85%Q3 4:15
−12Lutz 40-yd FG88% → 76%Q4 14:08
+18McCaffrey 1-yd TD run80% → 99%Q4 8:52
−18Nix → Waddle, 13-yd TD>99% → 82%Q4 4:05

Swing in 49ers win probability, in points

Play Calling and Possessions

Play calling, Broncos vs 49ers
Denver Broncos	Measure	San Francisco 49ers
64	Plays	65
66%	Pass rate	46%
5.1	Yds / dropback	7.3
3.7	Yds / carry	4.0
8/17	Third downs	6/13

Efficiency edge San Francisco ran 1 more plays and gained 2.2 more yards per dropback.

Top targets
DEN Harvey 26% · Sutton 16% · Waddle 16%
SF Evans 28% · Samuel 21% · Kittle 21%

Possession Results

How each possession ended, Broncos vs 49ers
Result	DEN	SF
Touchdowns	1	3
Field goals	2	1
Punts	5	4
Turnovers	0	0
Turnovers on downs	0	1
Missed field goals	1	1

The Broncos opened the scoring on their second possession, a 13-play, 55-yard drive that ended in a field goal.
The 49ers drained the clock with two second-half drives of five to six minutes.

All 20 possessions, drive by drive

Drive chart
Team	Start	Plays	Yards	Time	Result
DEN	Q1 15:00	3	2	0:51	Punt
SF	Q1 14:09	8	30	4:38	Punt
DEN	Q1 9:31	13	55	7:48	Field goal
SF	Q1 1:43	5	31	2:22	Downs
DEN	Q2 14:21	3	3	1:45	Punt
SF	Q2 12:36	3	9	2:08	Punt
DEN	Q2 10:28	9	23	5:27	Punt
SF	Q2 5:01	12	74	3:25	Field goal
DEN	Q2 1:36	6	18	0:55	Punt
SF	Q2 0:41	8	46	0:41	Missed FG
SF	Q3 15:00	3	1	1:04	Punt
DEN	Q3 13:56	6	22	3:12	Punt
SF	Q3 10:44	3	3	1:04	Punt
SF	Q3 9:40	9	28	5:25	Touchdown
DEN	Q3 4:15	11	63	5:07	Field goal
SF	Q4 14:08	9	74	5:16	Touchdown
DEN	Q4 8:52	8	70	4:47	Touchdown
SF	Q4 4:05	5	69	1:50	Touchdown
DEN	Q4 2:15	8	18	1:01	Missed FG
SF	Q4 1:14	2	-2	1:14	End 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.

Broncos vs 49ers Head-to-Head

The Broncos and 49ers first met in 1970 and have played 17 times since.

All-time series: 9–849ers lead, 17 meetings since 1970
Postseason: 1–049ers won in 1989
Largest Broncos win: 38–92000
Largest 49ers win: 55–101989

Since 2021

1–1 Series tied

2 meetings since the 2021 season, regular season and playoffs.

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

Recent Meetings

2026 Wk 4 Broncos at 49ers Sun, Oct 4, 2026 SF 24 DEN 14 SF W
2022 Wk 3 49ers at Broncos, 2022 Wk 3 recap Sun, Sep 25, 2022 DEN 11 SF 10 DEN W

Season to Date (Through Week 4)

The 2026 regular season, from each game's box score.

Season to date, Broncos vs 49ers
Broncos	Stat	49ers
2-2	Record	4-0

18.5	Points per game	30.5

280.3	Yards per game	389.0

4.9	Yards per play	6.8

23.5	Points allowed per game	16.0

375.0	Yards allowed per game	308.8

Broncos vs 49ers Odds and Results

How this game finished against the betting lines.

Spread: SF −349ers covered by 7
Total: 48.5Under: 38 points scored (by 10.5)

Expected vs Actual Scoring

Implied team totals against the actual score
Team	Implied	Actual	Difference
49ers	25.8	24	−1.8
Broncos	22.8	14	−8.8

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

Betting Trends

Last 2 meetings: Broncos 1–1 ATS, unders 2–0.

Each team's 2026 season through this game. Over/under is overs first.

Denver Broncos

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

San Francisco 49ers

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

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

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Broncos and 49ers in Fantasy

The two teams don't meet again this season. If you roster a Bronco or a 49er, these answer the week-to-week question.

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Broncos vs 49ers Game FAQ

Who won the 2026 Broncos vs 49ers Week 4 game?

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Denver Broncos 24–14 in Week 4 of the 2026 season. The game was played at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, CA, on October 4, 2026. See the 49ers' 2026 schedule.

What was the final score of Broncos vs 49ers?

The final score was 49ers 24, Broncos 14. The teams were tied 3–3 at halftime, and the second half went Broncos 11, 49ers 21.

What happened in the Broncos vs 49ers game?

San Francisco broke a 3–3 halftime tie, outscoring Denver 21–11 after the break to win 24–14. The 49ers finished with a 358–296 edge in total offense and averaged 5.5 yards per play. Brock Purdy led all players with 19 of 30 passing for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 10 carries for 29 rushing yards. The Broncos committed 1 turnover, the 49ers none.

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

Brock Purdy led the game with 19.6 PPR fantasy points, the QB9 of Week 4, on 19 of 30 passing for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 10 carries for 29 rushing yards. RJ Harvey was next with 19.3 (RB12). See Brock Purdy's 2026 game log.

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

Brock Purdy (SF) led all passers with 19 of 30 for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns. Christian McCaffrey (SF) led in rushing with 15 carries for 52 yards and a touchdown. Mike Evans (SF) led in receiving with 5 catches for 76 yards.

How many fantasy points did Brock Purdy score against the Broncos?

Brock Purdy scored 19.6 fantasy points against the Broncos in Week 4 of the 2026 season, the same in PPR, half-PPR and standard scoring because he had no catches, on 19 of 30 passing for 218 yards and 2 touchdowns, plus 10 carries for 29 rushing yards.

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

George Kittle outperformed his expected fantasy points the most, scoring 17.0 PPR points on 10.4 xFP (+6.6). Courtland Sutton fell furthest short, with 1.4 points on 10.4 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 49ers beat the Broncos?

The 49ers beat the Broncos 24–14 because they averaged 5.5 yards per play to 4.6, won the turnover battle 1–0, and outgained them 358–296.

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

The 49ers won the turnover battle 1–0: the Broncos gave the ball away 1 time and the 49ers not at all. The 49ers won the game.

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

The 49ers lead the all-time series 9–8 across 17 meetings since 1970, including a 1–0 record in the postseason.

Have the Broncos and 49ers 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 Broncos and 49ers last play before this game?

Before Week 4 of 2026, they last met in the 2022 season on September 25, 2022, when the Broncos beat the 49ers 11–10.

What was the closing spread for Broncos vs 49ers?

The consensus closing spread at kickoff was 49ers −3, making the San Francisco 49ers 3-point favorites, with a closing total of 48.5. That implied about 25.8 points for the 49ers and 22.8 for the Broncos.

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

The game went under. The consensus closing total was 48.5, and the teams combined for 38 points, 10.5 under the number.

Who covered the spread in Broncos vs 49ers?

The 49ers covered by 7 against the closing line of 49ers −3. The final margin was 10 points.