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49ers’ backup QB plan with Mac Jones looks legit despite blowout loss to Broncos

A year ago it was either Brandon Allen or Joshua Dobbs behind Purdy, and it didn’t turn out well for the 49ers.
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Kyle Shanahan reacts to 49ers' surprise standout vs. Broncos in preseason opener

One of the top performers from the 49ers ' preseason opener against the Denver Broncos was cornerback Chase Lucas. A practice ...

Broncos QB Bo Nix had a 15-word reaction to his safety vs. 49ers

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix underwhelmed in his 2025 preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers on ...

Broncos QB Bo Nix unconcerned with starting offense’s sluggish preseason outing vs. Niners

Broncos QB Bo Nix chalked the starting group’s sluggish preseason debut up to playing against mostly un-scouted looks and ...

49ers preseason standouts: 3 who shined (and 3 who fell flat) in opener vs. Broncos

Kalia Davis appeared to take a big step toward a Week 1 starting spot, while Chase Lucas thrust himself into the cornerback ...

5 takeaways from Broncos' 30-9 preseason win vs. 49ers

The Denver Broncos defeated the San Francisco 49ers in their preseason opener on Saturday, securing a 30-9 win on the road to ...
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49ers vs. Broncos 1st half thread: Don’t expect to see many starters tonight

The last time we heard from San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was on Thursday, when he still hadn’t decided ...

Evaluating Bo Nix’s start and other observations from Broncos’ preseason win vs. 49ers

The Broncos' second-year QB committed a penalty that resulted in a safety but ended night by leading a field-goal drive.