Quick answer
- Winner
- Denver Broncos
- Final score
- Denver Broncos 11–10 San Francisco 49ers
- Halftime
- San Francisco 49ers 7–3 Denver Broncos at halftime
- FantasyHQ MVP
- Cameron Sutton
- Top passer
- Russell Wilson
- Biggest EPA play
- (12:44) 10-J.Garoppolo FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at 50.
- Game date
- 2022-09-25
Game summary
The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 11–10 on 2022-09-25, overcoming San Francisco 49ers's 7–3 halftime lead. Cameron Sutton posted a game-high +5.37 total EPA in the receiving.
The highest-scoring period was Q4 with 9 combined points.
Line score
Final score and points by quarter.
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | — | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 10 |
 Denver Broncos | 0 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 11 |
Scoring Map
Each pin marks where a score occurred on the field — yard line from play-by-play.
SFSan Francisco 49ers
(7:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(12:00) 8-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
(9:56) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked ob in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (98-M.Purcell). SF-71-T.Williams was injured during the play.
(14:14) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
(4:13) 76-C.Anderson reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
DENDenver BroncosFantasyHQ Analytics
Scoring timeline
Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:58TD Brandon AiyukPoints+6
- Yard line
- DEN 3
- Score
- 6-0
(7:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q1 7:56XP RGR. GouldPoints+1
- Yard line
- DEN 15
- Score
- 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q2 12:00FG Brandon McManusPoints+3
- Yard line
- SF 37
- Score
- 7-3
(12:00) 8-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q3 9:56Safety Jimmy GaroppoloPoints+2
- Yard line
- DEN 98
- Score
- 7-5
(9:56) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked ob in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (98-M.Purcell). SF-71-T.Williams was injured during the play.
- SFSan Francisco 49ers
Q4 14:14FG RGR. GouldPoints+3
- Yard line
- DEN 33
- Score
- 10-5
(14:14) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.
- DENDenver Broncos
Q4 4:13TD Points+6
- Yard line
- SF 1
- Score
- 10-11
(4:13) 76-C.Anderson reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Stars of the game
Top performers by total expected points added (EPA).
- 1
Cameron Sutton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +5.37 total EPA · 10 snaps · +0.54 EPA/play - 2
Kyle Hinton · Denver Broncos · Receiving · +2.96 total EPA · 1 snaps · +2.96 EPA/play - 3
Kyle Juszczyk · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +1.61 total EPA · 1 snaps · +1.61 EPA/play - 4
Ray-Ray McCloud III · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · +0.70 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.70 EPA/play - 5
Jordan Mason · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · +0.22 total EPA · 1 snaps · +0.22 EPA/play - 6
Johnny Wilson · San Francisco 49ers · Rushing · -0.42 total EPA · 14 snaps · -0.03 EPA/play - 7
Jauan Jennings · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · -0.58 total EPA · 3 snaps · -0.19 EPA/play - 8
George Kittle · San Francisco 49ers · Receiving · -0.63 total EPA · 5 snaps · -0.13 EPA/play
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Highest total EPA with the player's top snap and the game's biggest single play when different.
FantasyHQ Game MVP
Cameron Sutton — DEN · Receiving
Cameron Sutton posted the highest total EPA (+5.37) in the game, the strongest overall impact for Denver Broncos. Across 10 counted snaps, they averaged +0.54 EPA per play.
Biggest single play (-5.11 EPA): Jimmy Garoppolo — (12:44) 10-J.Garoppolo FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at 50.
Quarterback report card
Russell Wilson led all passers in efficiency for Denver Broncos, setting the tone in the passing game according to FantasyHQ analytics.
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos) · 44 dropbacks · 45.5% completion · -4.9% CPOE · -0.24 EPA/play · -10.61 total EPA- Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers) · 35 dropbacks · 51.4% completion · -6.5% CPOE · -0.29 EPA/play · -10.19 total EPA
Team stats comparison
Side-by-side offensive and defensive efficiency.
| Stat | San Francisco 49ers | Denver Broncos |
|---|---|---|
| Offensive EPA/play | -0.253 | -0.210 |
| Offensive success rate | 41.4% | 30.1% |
| Pass EPA/play | -0.291 | -0.241 |
| Rush EPA/play | -0.333 | -0.189 |
| Defensive EPA/play | +0.210 | +0.253 |
| Defensive success rate | 69.9% | 58.6% |
Drive & efficiency notes
Both offenses finished within striking distance on EPA per play (San Francisco 49ers -0.25, Denver Broncos -0.21) — a true toss-up on the analytics sheet.
Season benchmark context (offensive EPA per play):
- San Francisco 49ers: -0.25 EPA/play (6th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: -0.21 EPA/play (9th percentile vs. 2022 team-game averages)
- Denver Broncos: 14 drives, -19.51 total EPA, 2 scoring drives
- San Francisco 49ers: 14 drives, -17.74 total EPA, 3 scoring drives
Who scored touchdowns and field goals
Every touchdown and field goal from official play-by-play.
Touchdowns
- San Francisco 49ers — Brandon Aiyuk (Jimmy Garoppolo pass)
- Denver Broncos — Melvin Gordon
Field goals
- Denver Broncos — Brandon McManus
- San Francisco 49ers — R. Gould
Quarter by quarter
Quarter-by-quarter recap from live scoring plays.
The opening quarter: San Francisco 49ers won the period 7–0. San Francisco 49ers found the end zone from the DEN 3 (Q1 7:58) — (7:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN.; San Francisco 49ers added 1 points from the DEN 15 (Q1 7:56) — 9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky..
The second quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 3–0. Denver Broncos connected on a field goal from the SF 37 (Q2 12:00) — (12:00) 8-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman..
The third quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 2–0. Denver Broncos registered a safety from the DEN 98 (Q3 9:56) — (9:56) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked ob in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (98-M.Purcell). SF-71-T.Williams was injured during the play..
The fourth quarter: Denver Broncos won the period 6–3. San Francisco 49ers connected on a field goal from the DEN 33 (Q4 14:14) — (14:14) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky.; Denver Broncos found the end zone from the SF 1 (Q4 4:13) — (4:13) 76-C.Anderson reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN..
Turning points
Plays that moved win probability the most.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 19-D.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Griffith (22-K.Jackson) at DEN 41. 50-J.Griffith to DEN 42 for 1 yard (19-D.Samuel).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 22-J.Wilson to SF 19 for 16 yards (6-P.Locke). FUMBLES (6-P.Locke), RECOVERED by DEN-22-K.Jackson at SF 24. 22-K.Jackson to SF 24 for no
- Denver Broncos (Q4 6:28) — (6:28) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson scrambles up the middle to SF 24 for 12 yards (26-S.Womack).
- Denver Broncos (Q3 3:51) — (3:51) 8-B.McManus 53 yard field goal is No Good, Wide Right, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman.
- Denver Broncos (Q4 1:51) — (1:51) 17-C.Waitman punts 43 yards to SF 10, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer. 3-R.McCloud MUFFS catch, touched at SF 13, and recovers at SF 15.
Impact plays
Highest EPA snaps that flipped field position.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q3 12:44) — (12:44) 10-J.Garoppolo FUMBLES (Aborted) at 50, RECOVERED by DEN-47-J.Jewell at 50.
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 2:13) — (2:13) (Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle intended for 19-D.Samuel INTERCEPTED by 50-J.Griffith (22-K.Jackson) at DEN 41. 50-J.Griffith to DEN 42 for 1 yard (19-D.Samuel).
- Denver Broncos (Q4 8:16) — (8:16) (Shotgun) 3-R.Wilson pass deep left to 9-K.Hinton to SF 40 for 27 yards (54-F.Warner).
- San Francisco 49ers (Q4 1:15) — (1:15) (No Huddle, Shotgun) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 22-J.Wilson to SF 19 for 16 yards (6-P.Locke). FUMBLES (6-P.Locke), RECOVERED by DEN-22-K.Jackson at SF 24. 22-K.Jackson to SF 24 for no
Every scoring play
Chronological scoring with play-by-play context.
- San Francisco 49ers TD (+6) — Q1 7:58 · DEN 3 · Score 6-0
(7:58) 10-J.Garoppolo pass short middle to 11-B.Aiyuk for 3 yards, TOUCHDOWN. - San Francisco 49ers XP (+1) — Q1 7:56 · DEN 15 · Score 7-0
9-R.Gould extra point is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Denver Broncos FG (+3) — Q2 12:00 · SF 37 · Score 7-3
(12:00) 8-B.McManus 55 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-J.Bobenmoyer, Holder-17-C.Waitman. - Denver Broncos Safety (+2) — Q3 9:56 · DEN 98 · Score 7-5
(9:56) 10-J.Garoppolo sacked ob in End Zone for -2 yards, SAFETY (98-M.Purcell). SF-71-T.Williams was injured during the play. - San Francisco 49ers FG (+3) — Q4 14:14 · DEN 33 · Score 10-5
(14:14) 9-R.Gould 51 yard field goal is GOOD, Center-46-T.Pepper, Holder-18-M.Wishnowsky. - Denver Broncos TD (+6) — Q4 4:13 · SF 1 · Score 10-11
(4:13) 76-C.Anderson reported in as eligible. 25-M.Gordon left tackle for 1 yard, TOUCHDOWN.
Key takeaways
What to remember for fantasy research and follow-up box score digging.
- Denver Broncos earned the result — use the box score for snap-level context.
- One-score margin — verify garbage-time stats before drawing fantasy conclusions.
- Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) led total EPA — start here for highlight and prop research.
- Russell Wilson (DEN) finished below expected efficiency despite volume.
Frequently asked questions
Who won San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos on 2022-09-25?
The Denver Broncos beat the San Francisco 49ers 11-10 in Week 3, 2022.
What was the score by quarter in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?
Q1: San Francisco 49ers 7, Denver Broncos 0; Q2: San Francisco 49ers 0, Denver Broncos 3; Q3: San Francisco 49ers 0, Denver Broncos 2; Q4: San Francisco 49ers 3, Denver Broncos 6; Final: San Francisco 49ers 10, Denver Broncos 11.
Who scored touchdowns and field goals in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?
San Francisco 49ers touchdown — B. Aiyuk (J. Garoppolo pass) (Q1 7:58) Denver Broncos touchdown — M. Gordon (Q4 4:13) Denver Broncos field goal — B. McManus (Q2 12:00, 3 pts) San Francisco 49ers field goal — R. Gould (Q4 14:14, 3 pts) Extra points followed each touchdown unless noted in the play-by-play.
How did the quarterbacks play in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?
Russell Wilson (Denver Broncos), 45.5% completion, -4.9% CPOE, -0.24 EPA per dropback, -10.61 total passing EPA. Jimmy Garoppolo (San Francisco 49ers), 51.4% completion, -6.5% CPOE, -0.29 EPA per dropback, -10.19 total passing EPA.
Who was FantasyHQ's player of the game in San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos?
Cameron Sutton (Denver Broncos) was FantasyHQ's Game MVP with +5.37 total EPA on Receiving plays. across 10 snaps.
Was San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos a close game?
Yes — the margin was 1 points. Denver Broncos won 11-10 in a game that came down to the wire.
Season records after this game
San Francisco 49ers
Entered 1-1 Now 1-2 L
Denver Broncos
Entered 1-1 Now 2-1 W
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