Overview

• Denver defeated the 49ers 30-9 despite first-team offense stumbling through its opening drives.
• Bo Nix went 6-of-11 for 31 yards and was charged with a safety before engineering a field goal drive.
• Head coach Sean Payton said he was “not excited” about how both the offense and defense began the game.
• Mike Shanahan lauded Nix’s calmness under pressure, comparing his demeanor to that of a ten-year NFL veteran.
• Jarrett Stidham completed 14-of-15 passes for 136 yards and two touchdowns, strengthening his bid for the starting role.