US Edition49ers’ Backup QB Plan with Mac Jones Looks Legit Despite Blowout Loss to Broncos
SANTA CLARA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA, AUG 10 – Coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed multiple injuries during the preseason loss, with running back Ameer Abdullah listed as questionable after exiting the game with a rib injury.
- The San Francisco 49ers lost 30-9 to the Denver Broncos in their 2025 preseason opener Saturday night at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
- With most of their starters out of action for the game, the 49ers added new players to their roster, bringing in Andy Isabella to bolster the receiving corps and Ameer Abdullah to strengthen the backfield; Abdullah was later listed as questionable to continue due to a rib injury.
- Backup quarterback Mac Jones played three series with a makeshift offensive line, completing 4 of 7 passes for 74 yards, while head coach Shanahan said Jones performed well and is a good quarterback.
- Running back Estime, 21, had eight carries for 21 yards in the second half, showed growth from last year, and remains fifth in line behind new backfield additions in a challenging path to the roster.
- Coach Shanahan provided injury updates after the loss, and Broncos coach Payton cited penalties as a concern, reflecting ongoing roster evaluations and development during the preseason.
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Bo Nix Sets Record Straight With 1-Word After Broncos Beat 49ers
The Denver Broncos had 3 passing touchdowns in their 30-9 win over the San Francisco 49ers in the preseason opener, and second-year quarterback Bo Nix did not throw any of them. More than that, the Broncos’ starting offense was out of sorts.They were able to overcome that when the reserves entered the game, but that will be an unlikely outcome in the regular season.According to Nix, the Broncos having their starters face the 49ers’ backups was a…
49ers vs. Broncos injury updates: Marques Sigle, Ameer Abdullah exit game
The San Francisco 49ers kicked off their 2025 preseason at Levi's Stadium, hosting the Denver Broncos in their opener. Most starters are sidelined during Saturday's matchup, which was expected. Below are the latest in-game injury updates for the 49ers. This article will be updated in real-time as new information becomes available. RB Ameer Abdullah (ribs, questionable) Ameer Abdullah fumbled the football in the third quarter and immediately gr…
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