Broncos fall to 49ers 24-14, raise concerns about play-calling
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 4:23 AM
Last updated Oct 5, 2026
The Denver Broncos lost 24-14 to the San Francisco 49ers on October 4 at Levi’s Stadium, dropping their record to 2-2. The Broncos struggled offensively, scoring only six points until a late touchdown by Jaylen Waddle. Head coach Sean Payton faced criticism regarding first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb's play-calling, with fans divided on the effectiveness of their strategy. Payton acknowledged the offense's need for improvement and indicated that all aspects would be evaluated moving forward. The Broncos will next face the Los Angeles Chargers, who are currently winless.
- •Broncos drop to 2-2 after loss to 49ers.
- •Offense failed to score double digits by halftime.
- •Jaylen Waddle caught a touchdown late in the game.
- •Fans call for change in offensive play-calling.
- •Denver faces winless Chargers next week.
- 4:23 AMYahoo Sports — ‘End This Miserable Webb Experiment,’ ‘It’s Not All on Davis Webb’ — Broncos Fans Split on Play-Calling After Slow Start in 24-14 Loss to 49ers
"The Denver Broncos lost 24-14 to the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium, falling to 2-2 after another slow start on offense, and some fans called for an end to first-year offensive coordinator Davis Webb’s play-calling. Asked after the game whether he would consider a change, coach Sean Payton did not commit either way.
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