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San Francisco 49ers injury and scheduling updates

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The San Francisco 49ers extended their undefeated streak to 4-0 following a 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium. Quarterback Brock Purdy led the offense with two touchdown passes, including a 56-yard score to George Kittle, and finished with a 107.4 passer rating. Christian McCaffrey contributed a 1-yard rushing touchdown. A pivotal third-quarter turnover, involving a fumbled punt return by Denver’s Marvin Mims Jr. recovered by San Francisco’s Siran Neal, allowed the 49ers to secure the lead. The game was marked by sideline tension when 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw confronted Broncos head coach Sean Payton, telling him to “get the f— off my field.” Teammate Fred Warner intervened to de-escalate the situation. While Payton expressed respect for Greenlaw due to their history in Denver, the exchange remained a notable moment of friction. Injury concerns persist for both teams. For the ~~49ers. Fullback~~ 49ers, fullback Kyle Juszczyk suffered a right knee ~~hyperextension in the fourth quarter;~~ hyperextension; head coach Kyle Shanahan noted the injury appeared to be a knee sprain and that Juszczyk’s ACL “appeared to be intact,” though the team is awaiting MRI results. Additionally, wide receiver Mike Evans played through a fractured ~~rib sustained the previous week, recording three receptions for 50 yards despite visible pain.~~ rib. The Broncos, now 2-2, also faced health issues with injuries to cornerbacks Pat Surtain II and Riley Moss, and receiver Pat Bryant. Questions were raised regarding quarterback Bo Nix’s surgically repaired ankle, though Nix stated he feels “as healthy as ever” and denied any impact on his performance. On the coaching side, Kyle Shanahan reached a franchise milestone by coaching his 167th game, surpassing Bill Walsh for the most games coached in team history. Brock Purdy was also named the NFC Offensive Player of the Month for September.

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