Jarrett Stidham threw two TD passes following a lackluster performance from Bo Nix and Denver's starters, and the Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 30-9 in the preseason opener Saturday night.

Jarrett Stidham threw two TD passes following a lackluster performance from Bo Nix and Denver's starters, and the Broncos ...

It took one half of their preseason debuts for Russell Wilson and Jaxson Dart to provide promising glimpses into the New York ...

Rookie defensive end Sai'vion Jones seizes a loose ball opportunity for a fumble recovery against the 49ers. Rookie tight end Caden Prieskorn brings in his first career touchdown with a 7-yard pass ...

Rookie wide receiver Jordan Watkins caught two passes for 53 yards in the San Francisco's preseason loss on Saturday.

Rookie defensive end Sai'vion Jones seizes a loose ball opportunity for a fumble recovery against the 49ers. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham throws an 8-yard touchdown pass to a wide open tight end Lucas ...

The San Francisco 49ers preseason slate opened Saturday evening with a 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as 49ers Showcase Optimism on Defense in Preseason Loss to the Broncos. The first preseason game is in the books for the San Francisco ...

Instead, the 49ers signed Mac Jones and Carter Bradley, and the Browns drafted Sanders early in Round 5 -- a few picks after the 49ers took wide receiver Jordan Watkins. And on Friday, Sanders threw ...

For all of the talk about the Denver Broncos potentially having a Super Bowl-worthy roster, the starters didn't live up to ...

Bo Nix and the Broncos' starters were down 9-0 after the first quarter. Payton put his No. 1 offense on field for a third series. Stidham played well as No. 2 QB.