Overview
- The 49ers and Broncos open Week 1 of the NFL preseason tonight at Levi’s Stadium, offering the first full-game look ahead of final roster cuts.
- Local viewers can watch on KPIX in San Francisco and 9NEWS in Denver, stream on Fubo and NFL+, or tune in via SiriusXM channels 229 and 385.
- Broncos coach Sean Payton plans to field quarterback Bo Nix and the starting offense for just a series or two before turning over to position battles.
- Denver running backs Jaleel McLaughlin and Audric Estime are among the prospects expected to receive extended snaps as they vie for roster spots.
- Preseason showings will help shape each team’s trim to a 53-man roster by late August after San Francisco’s injury challenges and Denver’s renewed playoff momentum last season.