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49ers defeat Broncos 24-14 as Dre Greenlaw shines in return

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:59 AM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

49ers defeat Broncos 24-14 as Dre Greenlaw shines in return

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers secured a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on October 4, improving to 4-0 in the season. Linebacker Dre Greenlaw, facing his former team, recorded 12 tackles and a forced fumble. Greenlaw had a brief interaction with Broncos head coach Sean Payton during the game, which was characterized by mutual respect. Payton praised Greenlaw’s emotional play. The 49ers will now prepare for an NFC West matchup against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.

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By the Numbers

•49ers improve to 4-0 after defeating Broncos.
•Dre Greenlaw had 12 tackles and forced a fumble.
•Greenlaw faced former team, Broncos, in emotional matchup.
•Sean Payton praised Greenlaw's play and emotional approach.
•Next game is against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 5.

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4:59 AMYahoo Sports — Dre Greenlaw Gets Blunt on Sean Payton Exchange After 49ers Beat Broncos

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw faced his former team in an emotional game as the Niners secured a 24-14 win over the Denver Broncos in Week 4 on Oct. 4. Greenlaw spent last season with the Broncos, and it was a one-and-done tenure. As a result, the veteran linebacker probably had a point to […] The post Dre Greenlaw Gets Blunt on Sean Payton Exchange After 49ers Beat Broncos appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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