The Broncos' second-year QB committed a penalty that resulted in a safety but ended night by leading a field-goal drive.

Denver Broncos second-year quarterback Bo Nix underwhelmed in his 2025 preseason opener against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening.

Defensively, the Broncos poured it on, taking the ball away four times, and sacking the quarterbacks twice. Depth standouts included safety JL Skinner (forced fumble) and cornerbacks Kris Abrams-Draine and Jaden Robinson, as well as rookie defensive lineman Sai'vion Jones, who recovered a fumble.