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Broncos vs. 49ers: Observations and notes from second preseason game

Here’s a look at notes and observations from each quarter of the 49ers’ 21-20 preseason win over the Broncos.

The San Francisco 49ers are on the board in the preseason. Behind Trey Lance, Ronnie Bell and Jake Moody, the 49ers secured a comeback win in the preseason over Sean Payton and Denver Broncos, 21-20.

Saturday marked the 2023 preseason debut of Brock Purdy along with a battle between quarterbacks Sam Darnold and Lance.

With roster spots being locked up and position battles heating up in training camp, Saturday’s contest against the Broncos will serve as a measuring stick for players climbing the depth chart or looking to secure a roster spot before the opening kickoff in September.

Here’s a look at all the live notes and observations from each quarter of the 49ers’ 21-20 comeback victory over the Broncos on Saturday night in Santa Clara.

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Watch: Rookie kicker Jake Moody drills game-winning field goal in preseason vs. Broncos

Rookie kicker Jake Moody delivered a walk-off field goal as time expired to deliver the first win of the preseason for the 49ers.

With a pair of missed field goals in his first preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders, Jake Moody’s tenure with the San Francisco 49ers got off to a rough start.

However, the former Michigan Wolverine got a shot at redemption. After knocking in a pair of field goals but missing an extra point in his second preseason game against the Denver Broncos, Kyle Shanahan went back to Moody with the game on the line on Sunday night in Santa Clara.

Trailing by two points with the clock ticking down in the fourth quarter, Trey Lance lead the 49ers down the field to set up a chance at a game-winning field goal and Moody delivered.

The 2023 third-round pick snuck a 32-yard field goal through the uprights as time expired, sealing the 49ers’ first win of the 2023 preseason, 21-20.

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Watch: 49ers’ Trey Lance finds Cameron Latu down the seam for touchdown vs. Broncos

Trey Lance ripped a pass down the seam to Cameron Latu for a fourth quarter touchdown pass in the preseason against the Broncos.

After Brock Purdy and Sam Darnold got reps under center in the preseason against the Denver Broncos, Trey Lance was next up. The third-year passer entered the game late in the third quarter.

Following a shaky start that included a tipped pass interception at the line of scrimmage, Lance lead the 49ers down the field for back-to-back scoring drives. Following a field goal on his drive after the interception, Lance pushed the 49ers down the field for a fourth-quarter touchdown drive.

From 22 yards out, Lance ripped a pass down the seam to rookie tight end Cameron Latu for a touchdown. To cap off the touchdown drive, Lance completed six consecutive passes, with his last going for a score to Latu.

With Lance’s second touchdown pass of the preseason, he cut the Broncos’ lead to only two points.

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49ers Twitter reacts to Brock Purdy’s performance in preseason vs. Broncos

Following Brock Purdy’s opening drive in the preseason against the Broncos, 49ers’ Twitter exploded with a flurry of different reactions.

For the first time since suffering an injury in the NFC Championship Game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Brock Purdy stepped under center for the San Francisco 49ers.

In the 49ers’ preseason home opener, No. 13 was the first quarterback on the field for Kyle Shanahan’s offense on Saturday night in Santa Clara. The Iowa State product wasted no time with a quick connection to Deebo Samuel on the opening play from scrimmage for a solid 25-yard gain.

Purdy wasn’t done looking for Samuel, hitting him again for a 14-yard gain on a screen pass later on the drive.

The sophomore quarterback spread the ball around, connecting with Samuel, Jauan Jennings and Brandon Aiyuk on his only drive against the Broncos.

Purdy also showed off a bit of elusiveness, avoiding a potential sack in the red zone.

Despite leading a clean drive down the field, Purdy and the 49ers’ failed to punch in a touchdown. After settling for a chip shot field goal from the two-yard line, Purdy’s time against the Broncos came to an end.

Purdy finished the game with 65 yards on 4-of-5 passing with a rating of 118.8.

Following Purdy’s preseason performance against the Broncos, Twitter exploded with different reactions, Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Saturday evening.

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49ers vs. Broncos: How to watch, listen to preseason showdown

Here’s how to watch, stream and hear the #49ers Week 2 preseason showdown with the Denver Broncos:

The 49ers on Saturday suit up for Game 2 of their preseason schedule. This time they’ll be home at Levi’s Stadium to host Greg Dulcich and the Denver Broncos.

Unlike Week 1’s bout against the Raiders, the 49ers-Broncos matchup will not be shown on NFL Network.

Fans in the Bay Area TV market will be able to watch the game live on KPIX 5 with 49ers broadcasters Greg Papa and Tim ‘T-Rock’ Ryan on the call. It will also be streamed on 49ers.com and the 49ers app for in-market viewers. Streaming on 49ers.com must be done through the Safari browser.

The game will also be broadcast on the radio. Four-time NBA champion Bob Fitzgerald will be on the call with Keena Turner and Donte Whitner. The two radio stations carrying the game are KNBR (680 AM), The Bone (107.7 FM) and Sactown Sports (1140 AM).

Fans out of market can stream preseason games live on NFL+ with a subscription. Games will be rewatchable immediately after the game ends on NFL+ as well.

Kickoff from Levi’s Stadium is scheduled for 5:30 pm Pacific Time.

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49ers inactives: DL Arik Armstead OUT vs. Broncos

Arik Armstead is officially OUT for the #49ers vs. the Broncos. It’s his first game missed since 2017.

The 49ers will not have one of their top defensive lineman Sunday night in Denver. Defensive tackle Arik Armstead has officially been ruled out with a foot injury he suffered in Week 2.

He was out of practice all week prior to being listed as ‘questionable’ on the injury report. Armstead worked out before the game, but was unable to get to a place where he’d be able to suit up Sunday night. This is the first game he’s missed since 2017.

Here’s the full list of inactives for Week 3:

DL Arik Armstead (foot)
OL Daniel Brunskill (hamstring)
RB Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle)
TE Tyler Kroft (knee)
DL Kemoko Turay
OL Nick Zakelj

It’s also noteworthy that TE George Kittle is not among the inactives for the first time all year. He missed the first two weeks with a groin injury and practiced in full Friday after two limited practices to begin the week. He’ll make his 2022 debut vs. the Broncos.

49ers rule out DE Kemoko Turay vs. Broncos

Kemoko Turay has been ruled out by the #49ers for their Sunday Night Football game tonight.

The 49ers on Sunday morning announced defensive end Kemoko Turay would miss their Week 3 game against the Denver Broncos to attend to a personal matter.

That leaves four players officially out for San Francisco. Offensive lineman Daniel Brunskill (hamstring), running back Tyrion Davis-Price (ankle) and tight end Tyler Kroft (knee) were all ruled out on the injury report Friday.

Turay originally landed on the 49ers’ practice squad after the team let him go at final cuts. A knee injury for DE Jordan Willis landed him on IR though and opened a roster spot for Turay to occupy. He hasn’t suited up yet for San Francisco in the last two weeks.

In the previous four seasons, Turay played in 38 games for the Colts where he posted 12.0 sacks, including a career-high 5.0 last season.

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Kevin Givens could be key for 49ers amid potential Arik Armstead absence

A rotational #49ers defensive lineman could be thrust into a starring role if Arik Armstead is out. @nicholasmcgee24 explains:

The 49ers could be without Arik Armstead for their primetime Week 3 clash with the Denver Broncos because of a foot injury and, with the interior the weakest part of their stacked defensive line, there’s some concern that his absence could be a critical one.

But San Francisco still has talent up the middle to fill the void should Armstead be unable to play, with Kevin Givens likely to take on an increased role if the Niners are without the former Oregon Duck.

Givens has been a consistent feature of the 49ers’ defensive line rotation after joining the team as an undrafted free agent in 2019.

Though he only has one sack in his NFL career, Givens has continually excelled as a penetrator on the defensive front with his quickness and hand usage, allowing him to create interior pressure and make plays in the backfield against the run.

Givens can hold his ground at the point of attack and even stand firm against double teams. He also has the ability to quickly disengage from blocks and find the ball carrier.

There may be more of an onus on Javon Kinlaw and Charles Omenihu to deliver interior pass rush if Armstead is out. Kinlaw has had success pushing the pocket in the first two games but more will be expected of the 2020 first-round pick, while Omenihu was excellent playing inside and out in the 49ers’ Week 2 win over the Seahawks.

Hassan Ridgeway will see snaps at nose tackle, while Kerry Hyder Jr. could also be moved inside to compensate for a potential Armstead absence.

But Beyond Armstead and Kinlaw, Givens is the only primary interior player the 49ers have on the active roster whom they can keep on the field on both run and passing downs and expect to make an impact in defending both facets of opposing offenses.

The 49ers will obviously hope Armstead is ready to play on Sunday but, if he isn’t, Givens will likely see a significant bump in snaps and his previous performances suggest one of the more underrated players on this excellent defense will deliver a reminder of his value.

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