PHOTOS: Denver Broncos shut down the San Francisco 49ers in preseason match-up
August 17, 2014
San Francisco 49ers running back Carlos Hyde (28) gets upended by Denver Broncos cornerback Aqib Talib (21) Denver Broncos strong safety T.J. Ward (43) and Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nate Irving (56) during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1091 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stiff arms San Francisco 49ers defensive back Perrish Cox (20) as he picks up a few yards during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1272 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass over San Francisco 49ers tight end Demarcus Dobbs (83) during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1301 )
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) gets tripped up by San Francisco 49ers Tony Jerod-Eddie (63) August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1735 )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) hands off to San Francisco 49ers running back Frank Gore (21) during the first quarter against the Denver Broncos August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1052 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) points out the San Francisco 49ers defense during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1288 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) in pre game before their game against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL0824 )
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Chris Culliver (29) shoves Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) out of bounds after picking up a few yards during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1496 )
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) drops back t pass against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1061 )
Denver Broncos defensive end Quanterus Smith (93) chases San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1430 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) throws a pass during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1238 )
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) finds a hole as he gets tracked down by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) during the second quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1619 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) hands off wot Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Ahmad Brooks (55) August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1610 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) on the bench during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1893 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) in pre game before their game against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL0860 )
Denver Broncos running back C.J. Anderson (22) picks up a few yards during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1645 )
Denver Broncos tight end Julius Thomas (80) catches a touchdown pass int he back of the end zone during the second quarter against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1786 )
Denver Broncos cornerback Bradley Roby (29) trips up San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Bruce Ellington (3) during the second quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL1799 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) in pre game before their game against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_DSC1866 )
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) puts a move on San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (24) during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL3985 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) tucks the ball away and scrambles out of the pocket as he gets chased by San Francisco 49ers outside linebacker Aldon Smith (99) during the first quarter August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL4005 )
Denver Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning (18) heads out for pre game before their game against the San Francisco 49ers August 17, 2014 at Levi's Stadium. (Photo by John Leyba/The Denver Post) ( SP18FBNBRONCOS_2JL3930 )