Broncos face unbeaten 49ers with three defensive tests
Yahoo Sports says Denver’s chances may hinge on containing George Kittle, limiting explosive plays and disrupting Brock Purdy.
The Denver Broncos face an early-season test against the unbeaten San Francisco 49ers in Week 4, with Yahoo Sports outlining three defensive priorities for the matchup. Denver enters at 2–1; San Francisco is 3–0.
The preview identifies tight end George Kittle as a key threat. He has recorded 10 receptions for 162 yards and three touchdowns over the 49ers’ past two games, according to Yahoo Sports.
Denver is also urged to limit explosive plays. San Francisco produced six gains of at least 20 yards against Arizona last week, including an 80-yard touchdown play and a 35-yard run by Purdy.
The third suggested priority is pressuring Purdy. The preview says the 49ers have not allowed a sack in their first three games and argues Denver must disrupt the quarterback, even if it cannot bring him down.
These are the preview’s proposed keys to a Denver win; the supplied material does not report the game’s result.
