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Injury-ravaged Broncos declare 5 players out against Raiders

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 18, 2022 09:34 PM EST
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — The injury-riddled Denver Broncos declared five players out of Sunday's game against the Las Vegas Raiders, including inside linebacker Jonas...

Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Davante Adams (17) dives for a touchdown as Indianapolis Colts safety Rodney McLeod Jr. (26) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Raiders-Broncos game features similarly struggling teams

By The Associated Press Nov. 17, 2022 05:35 PM EST

Tennessee Titans tight end Austin Hooper (81) runs into Denver Broncos cornerback Essang Bassey (34) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Broncos' oddity: NFL's best defense, worst offense

By Arnie Stapleton Nov. 14, 2022 06:38 PM EST

Denver Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson (3) throws the ball during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
Broncos' offense finally matches Denver's clutch defense

By Arnie Stapleton Oct. 31, 2022 06:38 PM EDT

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Travis Etienne Jr. (1) , right, runs with the ball during the NFL football game between Denver Broncos and Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium in London, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022. (AP Photo/Ian Walton)
Broncos beat Jaguars 21-17 in London to snap losing streak

By Ken Maguire Oct. 30, 2022 12:57 PM EDT

El quarterback de los Broncos de Denver, Russell Wilson (3), es asediado por el defensive end de los Texans de Houston, Jonathan Greenard (52), en la segunda mitad del partido de la NFL en Denver, el domingo 18 de septiembre de 2022. (AP Foto/David Zalubowski)
Russell Wilson off to a slow start, but Niners see same QB

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 22, 2022 06:58 PM EDT

Broncos safety Justin Simmons to miss time with thigh injury

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 14, 2022 05:33 PM EDT
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) — Justin Simmons' 66-game starting streak will end this weekend after the Denver Broncos' captain and star safety sustained a thigh injury in...

San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa (97) trains on the practice fields at Levi's Stadium, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in Santa Clara, Calif. (Santiago Mejia/San Francisco Chronicle via AP)
49ers hoping QB Trey Lance helps them take next step

By The Associated Press Aug. 24, 2022 03:07 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Danny Gray (86) runs against Green Bay Packers cornerback Rico Gafford during the first half of an NFL preseason football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Friday, Aug. 12, 2022. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)
49ers rookies make strong early impression in preseason

By Josh Dubow Aug. 14, 2022 06:28 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers address needs at offensive line, cornerback in draft

By Josh Dubow Apr. 30, 2022 08:43 PM EDT

FILE - San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch looks on before an NFL football game against the Minnesota Vikings in Santa Clara, Calif., Nov. 28, 2021. The 49ers have helped dictate the first round of the draft in five years under Lynch and coach Kyle Shanahan with top 10 picks four times and multiple first-rounders twice. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
49ers have no 1st-round draft pick for 1st time since 1996

By The Associated Press Apr. 22, 2022 12:51 PM EDT

San Francisco 49ers general manager John Lynch speaks during a press conference at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Wednesday, March 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Secondary, O-line key needs for 49ers this offseason

By The Associated Press Mar. 10, 2022 03:37 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers' Deebo Samuel runs during the second half of an NFC divisional playoff NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
NFC Matchup: Old West rivals meet for Super Bowl berth

By Barry Wilner Jan. 27, 2022 02:22 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers cornerback Ambry Thomas (20) celebrates after catching an interception in overtime of an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Rams Sunday, Jan. 9, 2022, in Inglewood, Calif. The 49ers won 27-24. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Garoppolo's late heroics help send 49ers into playoffs

By Josh Dubow Jan. 10, 2022 08:40 PM EST

49ers get reinforcements for secondary before Rams game

By Josh Dubow Jan. 08, 2022 05:18 PM EST
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — The San Francisco 49ers got major reinforcements for their depleted secondary with four key players being activated to play in the crucial...

San Francisco 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell (25) runs past Houston Texans defensive tackle Ross Blacklock (90) and defensive end Jonathan Greenard during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn)
49ers have quarterback question headed into season finale

By Josh Dubow Jan. 03, 2022 07:25 PM EST

Houston Texans running back Rex Burkhead (28) runs against San Francisco 49ers middle linebacker Fred Warner, left, defensive end Nick Bosa (97) and defensive back K'Waun Williams (24) during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022. (AP Photo/John Hefti)
Houston Texans at San Francisco 49ers 1/2/2022

Jan. 02, 2022 04:39 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Trent Sherfield, right, reaches for an incomplete pass as Seattle Seahawks outside linebacker Jordyn Brooks (56) and cornerback Sidney Jones, center, defend during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021, in Seattle. The Seahawks won 30-23. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
49ers miss opportunity to open cushion in playoff race

By Josh Dubow Dec. 06, 2021 07:51 PM EST

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks for a receiver as Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Roy Robertson-Harris (95) rushes during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021, in Jacksonville, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
San Francisco 49ers at Jacksonville Jaguars 11/21/2021

Nov. 21, 2021 01:23 PM EST

Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) passes against the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Monday, Nov. 15, 2021. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
49ers win 1st home game in more than a year, 31-10 over Rams

By Josh Dubow Nov. 15, 2021 11:09 PM EST