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49ers Host Broncos in Preseason Opener at Levi’s Stadium

Top players returning from injury will undergo a first competitive test after joint practices exposed weaknesses in the offensive line.

Denver Broncos vs San Francisco 49ers - NFL Preseason Week 1
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Overview

  • The preseason opener kicks off at 8:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, August 9, at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara and will air locally on KPIX in San Francisco and 9NEWS in Denver with streaming on Fubo and NFL+.
  • Christian McCaffrey and Trent Williams have returned to full health and are participating fully in training camp for the first time since their 2024 injuries.
  • San Francisco bolstered its depth this week by signing veteran offensive tackle Isaiah Prince, re-signing quarterback Tanner Mordecai and placing wide receiver Equanimeous St. Brown on injured reserve.
  • Broncos joint practices revealed significant pressure on the 49ers’ offensive line, with Denver’s defense repeatedly collapsing the pocket, according to 95.7 The Game analyst Joe Shasky.
  • George Kittle rejected analysts’ designation of the NFL’s easiest schedule and stressed that every game will require a complete 60-minute commitment.