{"id":484141,"date":"2026-10-03T18:50:23","date_gmt":"2026-10-03T18:50:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/484141\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T18:50:23","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T18:50:23","slug":"2-crucial-questions-49ers-will-answer-against-broncos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/484141\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Crucial Questions 49ers Will Answer Against Broncos"},"content":{"rendered":"

Facing the Denver Broncos<\/a> presents an opportunity for the San Francisco 49ers<\/a> to improve their record to 4-0 and remain undefeated.<\/p>\n

However, that\u2019s not the only thing this matchup presents. Let\u2019s dive into the two crucial questions the 49ers face and will answer against the Broncos in Week 4<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Is the offensive line elite?\"49ers<\/p>\n

Sep 20, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) calls a play at the line of scrimmage against the Miami Dolphins in the first half at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

It\u2019s been amazing to see the 49ers\u2019 offensive line performance<\/a> through three games this season. They\u2019re allowing the lowest pressure rate in the league at 22.5%. Brock Purdy<\/a> has also yet to be sacked.<\/p>\n

Did the offensive line suddenly step up? Maybe. Or perhaps they look great because they haven\u2019t faced a lethal pass rush yet. That\u2019s why this game against the Broncos will be key in answering this question.<\/p>\n

Their greatest strength this season will go up against Denver\u2019s. The Broncos\u2019 defense is registering the sixth-highest pressure rate at 39.5%. They also allow the third-least time to throw at 2.67 seconds and are tied for seventh in sacks with eight.<\/p>\n

Chances are they\u2019ll have their fits throughout the game. Purdy will probably be sacked a couple of times, too. But if they have a fairly solid performance, keeping Denver\u2019s pressure rate below their season average, then they might be stepping up into a great unit this year.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Is Brock Purdy truly raising his game?\u00a0\"Brock<\/p>\n

Sep 27, 2026; Santa Clara, California, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) practices before the game at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect<\/p>\n

Purdy has been sweet through three games this year, but like the offensive line, it could be a product of facing a weak defense. That\u2019s not to say Purdy isn\u2019t good.\u00a0<\/p>\n

He gets credit for making bad teams look bad, but that\u2019s not new with him. He\u2019s always performed great against weak teams. That\u2019s why I\u2019ve found it odd that he\u2019s being labeled as \u201celite\u201d when he\u2019s done that before.<\/p>\n

Now, he gets to show if he can do it against one of the better defenses in the league. Purdy will likely endure more pressure than he\u2019s experienced this season. He\u2019ll also face a stiff secondary, headlined by arguably the best cornerback in the game, Patrick Surtain, and former 49er Talanoa Hufanga.<\/p>\n

I doubt Purdy will look as amazing as he did against the Dolphins and the Cardinals. But if he does, or even comes close to that performance, you can officially say he\u2019s raised his game.<\/p>\n

That will be the time to plant the flag and say he\u2019s raised his game, he\u2019s elite, or building an MVP season. It will be the perfect precursor to Week 5 against the Seattle Seahawks.<\/p>\n

Follow Jose on\u00a0X (Twitter) @JS3sanchezz<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0his YouTube channel\u00a0<\/a>to interact with him on the 49ers and more.<\/p>\n

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