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Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Sean Payton confirms suspicion about why Bo Nix wouldn’t throw the ball down the field in Broncos’ loss to 49ers

The Denver Broncos struggled to create explosive plays against the San Francisco 49ers this past weekend. Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix wasn’t very aggressive in the downfield passing game during Sunday’s 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 5

Report: No serious ankle injury for Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II

Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Patrick Surtain II will only miss a short amount of time after an MRI revealed Monday that he does not have a serious right ankle injury, ESPN reported.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Denver Broncos News / Yardbarker / October 5

What do stats say about Broncos offense after 2-2 start?

Many Broncos fans want HC Sean Payton to strip OC Davis Webb of play-calling after 2-2 start; what do the stats say?

The Broncos are 2-2 following another sluggish offensive performance in a 24-14 Week 4 road loss to the San Francisco 49ers.

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Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Bo Nix Had to Check Down All Day, and 3 Other Takeaways From Broncos' Loss to 49ers

For about two minutes Sunday, the Denver Broncos had a real chance to hand the 49ers their first loss. Bo Nix’s 13-yard touchdown pass to Jaylen Waddle and a two-point run by Tyler Badie made it 17-14 with 4:05 left.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Pat Bryant ankle injury timeline deals another blow after Broncos’ ugly loss to 49ers

The Denver Broncos suffered a tough 24-14 Week 4 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, giving the club a 2-2 record on the season. However, the franchise was given bad news on Monday, as it appears Pat Bryant will be out with an injury for some time.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Pat Surtain Injury Update Surfaces Following Broncos’ Loss to 49ers

The Denver Broncos received encouraging news about Patrick Surtain II following Sunday’s 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers. Surtain suffered a non-contact ankle injury during the game, immediately raising concern about the severity of the issue.

Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Broncos Snap Counts Show RJ Harvey Out-Snapped J.K. Dobbins in Loss to 49ers

RJ Harvey was the Denver Broncos’ most-used running back Sunday. He played 29 offensive snaps to J.K. Dobbins’ 21 in a 24-14 loss to the 49ers, according to the NFL’s official gamebook, and the production followed the playing time.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / October 5

Broncos head coach Sean Payton has backed himself into a corner and now he needs to make a move he really doesn’t want to make

Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton needs to admit that he made a big mistake. I’m not saying Denver Broncos head coach Sean Payton screwed up. But I do think he put himself in a tough situation.

Denver Broncos News / Stadium Rant / October 5

Denver Broncos Injuries: Surtain, Moss & Bryant News Vs. 49ers

The Denver Broncos’ injuries in Week 4 fanned the flames of their humbling at the hands of the San Francisco 49ers. Starting cornerbacks Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss were ruled out of the game before halftime.

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Denver Broncos News / Athlon Sports / October 5

RJ Harvey's Stock Soars, Courtland Sutton's Slips in Broncos' Loss to 49ers

RJ Harvey caught every pass thrown his way Sunday, and there were 10 of them. It was the best thing the Denver Broncos’ offense had going in a 24-14 loss to the 49ers that dropped them to 2-2.

Patrick Surtain News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 5

Broncos CB Patrick Surtain Believed To Have Avoided Long-Term Injury, Achilles Intact

Per Tom Pelissero, Broncos CB Patrick Surtain II is believed to have avoided a long-term injury after exiting Week 4’s game against the 49ers. Pelissero adds Surtain will undergo further testing on his ankle to confirm the extent of the injury.

NFL News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 5

Broncos Player Grades: Plenty of Blame to Go Around in Loss to 49ers

Try as they might, the Denver Broncos couldn't pull off another comeback win against the San Francisco 49ers, falling 24-14 . The Broncos played it close and tough until late in the game, trailing 14-17, before 49ers tight end George Kittle sealed it with a massive 56-yard catch-and-run to paydirt.

Sean Payton News / A to Z Sports / October 5

3 winners and 5 losers from Broncos’ poor showing against 49ers: Sean Payton may officially be questioning his decisions

A loss to a red-hot San Francisco team left Denver at 2-2 with a handful of bright spots and a lot of uncomfortable questions. The offense, the injuries, and the man calling the plays all come up short in the review.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

How Did the Broncos Offense Do in Week 4 vs. 49ers? The Numbers Behind the Loss

Bo Nix wasn’t sacked and didn’t throw an interception Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, and the Denver Broncos still didn’t reach the end zone until 4:10 remained.

Denver Broncos News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Broncos’ Sean Payton gets 100% real after Courtland Sutton’s 1-catch game vs. 49ers

Denver Broncos star wide receiver and Bo Nix hype man Courtland Sutton finished with one catch for four yards in Week 4’s 24-14 loss at San Francisco, leading to a response from coach Sean Payton.

Denver Broncos News / Field Level Media / October 4

Broncos star CB Pat Surtain II injures ankle in loss to 49ers

Denver Broncos All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain II injured his right ankle and missed the second half of the team's 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday in Santa Clara, Calif.

Denver Broncos News / Denver Broncos on SI / October 4

3 Disheartening Takeaways From Broncos' 24-14 Loss to 49ers

The Denver Broncos started on solid footing in their 24-14 loss to the San Francisco 49ers . Denver even went into halftime tied 3-3. Against a tough 49ers team on the road, though, the margin for error was always going to be slim.

Denver Broncos News / A to Z Sports / October 4

Pat Bryant injury: Denver Broncos lose a key offensive weapon after scary play against San Francisco 49ers

The Denver Broncos had already lost cornerbacks Patrick Surtain II and Riley Moss against the 49ers, and the injury bug has now found the offense too. The Denver Broncos can’t catch a break.

Jaylen Waddle News / The Lead / October 3

What Has Been Causing Jaylen Waddle’s Wacky Start?

When the Broncos acquired Jaylen Waddle in March, expectations were sky-high. After a long offseason, fans were eager to finally watch him on the field with Bo Nix.

Denver Broncos News / Viral Sports News / October 2

Denver Broncos Terminate WR Contract Before 49ers Game

The Denver Broncos released veteran wide receiver Lil’Jordan Humphrey on Friday, clearing him from the active roster ahead of their Week 4 game against the San Francisco 49ers, via the NFL transaction wire.

Denver Broncos News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 2

Broncos Release WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey

The Denver Broncos officially released veteran WR Lil’Jordan Humphrey on Friday ahead of their Week 4 game. Humphrey has been on and off of the Broncos’ roster this season so it wouldn’t be surprising to see him back with the team in the coming days. Humphrey, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Texas back in 2019.