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'It Was Frustrating': Kyle Shanahan Didn't Sugarcoat His Words After 49ers' Loss

The San Francisco 49ers began their NFL preseason slate with an ugly 30-9 loss against the Denver Broncos in Santa Clara. The 49ers scored all nine points in the first quarter, but it was all Broncos from that point on.

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Will the 49ers be healthy enough for joint practice with the Raiders?

Last year, the San Francisco 49ers were forced to cancel a planned joint practice with the New Orleans Saints in Southern California due to a rash of training camp injuries.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

Which rookies stood out in 49ers preseason opener? Kyle Shanahan provides answers

As is the case every year, Saturday's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos proved to be an opportune time for a number of 49ers rookies to gain experience and receive a heavy amount of playing time.

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Mac Jones' 49ers debut: Praise, learning curves, and mixed reviews

Quarterback Mac Jones made his San Francisco 49ers debut on Saturday night, playing three drives to open the preseason matchup against the Denver Broncos.

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49ers Report Card: Who Played Well and Who Did Not Against the Broncos

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just lost their preseason opener to the Denver Broncos by a score of 30-9. The 49ers took an early 9-0 lead, and then the wheels fell off completely.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

49ers vs. Broncos: Kyle Shanahan shares post-game injury updates

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan addressed reporters following Saturday's 30-9 preseason-opening loss to the Denver Broncos, providing key injury updates on several players.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 10

The biggest positive from San Francisco 49ers' blowout preseason loss

The San Francisco 49ers got blown out by the Denver Broncos 30-9. An ugly game got worse as it went, and it is easy for 49ers fans to leave with a sour taste in their mouths.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / August 9

Recap: 49ers jump out to early lead before letting Broncos cruise to 30-9 win in preseason opener

A group consisting primarily of backup players outplayed the Denver Broncos' starters in spirited fashion during the early going of the 49ers' preseason

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49ers fall to the Broncos in their first preseason game

The San Francisco 49ers received the opening kick, and Mac Jones took the field with Demarcus Robinson and Jordan Watkins as the starting wide receivers.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 9

49ers Showcase Optimism on Defense in Preseason Loss to the Broncos

The first preseason game is in the books for the San Francisco 49ers. They suffer a defeat at home to the Denver Broncos 30-9. As expected, all of the 49ers' starters didn't suit up in this game.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 9

Did the 49ers Make a Mistake not Drafting Shedeur Sanders?

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers were in the market for a backup quarterback this offseason, and they easily could have drafted Shedeur Sanders had they wanted him.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / August 10

49ers vs. Broncos injury updates: Marques Sigle, Ameer Abdullah exit game

The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their 2025 preseason at Levi's Stadium, hosting the Denver Broncos in their opener. Most starters are sidelined during Saturday's matchup, which was expected.

NFL News / Yardbarker / August 9

Broncos' starters underwhelm in first preseason showing

Broncos' starters don't live up to Super Bowl hype in first preseason showing

For all of the talk about the Denver Broncos potentially having a Super Bowl-worthy roster, the starters didn't live up to the high expectations and early hype on Saturday night.

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49ers GM John Lynch Provides Injury Update on WR Jauan Jennings

As the season quickly approaches, Jauan Jennings’ calf injury and contract situation make him a key storyline to watch. Jennings hasn't made an appearance on the field since Day 4 of training camp on July 27, almost two weeks ago.

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What 49ers fans can expect from Levi's Stadium renovations

The San Francisco 49ers recently completed a two-year, $200 million renovation project at Levi's Stadium, just in time for the start of the 2025 NFL season.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / August 9

One 49ers Player is Surprisingly Standing Out at Camp

One position on the San Francisco 49ers that is easy to predict for final roster cuts is wide receiver. Brandon Aiyuk, Jauan Jennings, Ricky Pearsall, Jacob Cowing, Jordan Watkins, and Demarcus Robinson are the mainstays at the position.

Christian McCaffrey News / Gridiron Heroics / August 8

‘Always an Ominous One for Running Backs’: Fantasy Football Expert Suggests Avoiding 49ers’ Christian McCaffrey

Christian McCaffrey enters the 2025 season as a polarizing figure in fantasy football discussions. Despite his undeniable talent, experts and analysts are urging caution for fantasy managers considering the San Francisco 49ers running back early in drafts.

Jordan James News / Oregon Ducks on SI / August 8

San Francisco 49ers Rookie Jordan James Injury Update: Surgery Needed?

San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan James did not suit up for the 49ers joint practice with the Denver Broncos. The former Oregon Ducks star will be out for the 49ers preseason opener against Denver with a broken finger.