49ers hold 17-14 lead over Broncos, lose Kyle Juszczyk to injury
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Last updated Oct 4, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers are leading the Denver Broncos 17-14 in the fourth quarter of their Week 4 matchup. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk was ruled out for the game after sustaining a knee injury from a hit early in the fourth quarter. Cornerback Upton Stout is also questionable to return due to a shoulder injury. The Broncos face injury setbacks as well, with cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss ruled out and wide receiver Pat Bryant listed as questionable. Jaylen Waddle's touchdown has kept the game competitive for Denver, narrowing the deficit.
- •49ers lead the Broncos 17-14 with under five minutes remaining.
- •Kyle Juszczyk ruled out for the remainder of the game with a knee injury.
- •Upton Stout is questionable to return due to a shoulder injury.
- •Broncos' Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss are ruled out with injuries.
- •Jaylen Waddle's touchdown cut the lead to three points.
- 11:37 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Juszczyk injury update as 49ers FB suffers apparent leg injury
- 11:14 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers lose FB Kyle Juszczyk to knee injury, lead Broncos 17-14
- 11:07 PMYahoo Sports — 49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk ruled out vs. Broncos after knee injury
"The 49ers are trying to close out a win over the Broncos on Sunday afternoon and they won't have the help of fullback Kyle Juszczyk the rest of the way.
"Latest updates after 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered an apparent knee injury in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos.
"Kyle Juszczyk took a big hit early in the fourth quarter against the Broncos.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:37 PMKyle Juszczyk injury update as 49ers FB suffers apparent leg injury
Latest updates after 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered an apparent knee injury in Week 4 against the Denver Broncos.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:14 PM49ers lose FB Kyle Juszczyk to knee injury, lead Broncos 17-14
The 49ers are trying to close out a win over the Broncos on Sunday afternoon and they won't have the help of fullback Kyle Juszczyk the rest of the way.
- Yahoo SportsOct 4, 2026, 11:07 PM49ers FB Kyle Juszczyk ruled out vs. Broncos after knee injury
Kyle Juszczyk took a big hit early in the fourth quarter against the Broncos.
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