Quarterback Peyton Manning led the offense on three first-quarter scoring drives — including two touchdown passes to wide receiver Eric Decker — but the 49ers shut out the Broncos in the second half and won by a score of 29-24.
San Francisco kicker David Akers kicked five field goals in the game to help the 49ers score on their first five possessions of the second half – one touchdown on the opening drive followed by four field goals.
Manning finished his outing with 122 yards on 10-of-12 passing and two touchdowns, giving him a quarterback rating of 148.6. He exited the game near the end of the first quarter.
Decker finished with four catches for 38 yards, including the two first-quarter touchdown grabs. Tight end Joel Dreessen caught the third and final Denver touchdown from quarterback Caleb Hanie.
On the ground, rookie running back Ronnie Hillman led the way for Denver with 10 carries for 29 yards.
Denver’s preseason record is now 1-2. Next, it travels to Arizona for the preseason finale against the Cardinals.
Tags: Gameday Coverage, Preseason Week 3, San Francisco 49ers
I`m ready for live bullets! GO BRONCOS!!
I thought cut day was tomorrow?
So Peyton didn`t even play for 3 quarters. What does that tell you.
I believe the cuts are due the 28th at 2:00 MNT time.
So why didnt we just play the Rams instead of the Bears? Lol we play 3 or the 4 from the West in the NFC.
I think you’re right Cat. First cuts tomorrow and final after Ariz. game.
It tells me that we are going to be fine because Caleb Hanie played good enough in the second quarter and our defense is amazing!!! it tells me that Peyton Manning is back and everybody can shut up and go talk about the Jets now. It tells me that Peyton Manning is comfortable with his receivers and the aerial attack is going to open up a nice run game for us.
Anyone gonna watch the Jets debacle?
Maybe I`m a day off.
AB, are the cuts due monday or tuesday? I`m curious.
Want me to keep going?
I don’t think I am. I am gaining respect for Cam though, so I kind of want to watch him…
Your right Ticat. Cuts come Monday. I just looked it up.
The final cuts come September 2. Those are those are the important cuts, pretty decent players.
Yes. Okay. They have to cut 15 people tomorrow?
If Tebow isn`t playing then it`s a boring game. Forget that noise!!
Sorry Cat, threw you off. LOL
Cat, don`t feel to bad. Most of these cuts tomorrow were sealed a ways back, its the inevitable.
The real bummer cuts come after thursday game. Thats a tough one to swallow.
Tebow is playing I just don’t know if I can handle it. I’m going to try.
I know…. Worst part of the season right here. Getting attached sucks.
Oh, so Tebow isn`t playing the last game then. Well alright then.
It does! I`m only concerned for the final cuts.
I`m really pleased with our team. We are good to go.
Yeah he won’t play Thursday or whatever day they play the eagles.
I am impressed. Good first half of that game and once again, Peyton was AMAZING!!!!!
Strand, Tebow isn’t playing til the second half they just said in case you missed it. I don’t know if I’ll last that long. Have a good night guys!!
Well that was a Tale of Two Halves…
1st Cuts shouldn’t be too hard after witnessing that 2nd half. Outside Hillman, Bruton and Jackson I don’t know if anybody made a play on either side of the ball.
The 1st half obviously speaks for itself. Bring on Pittsburgh