Broncos' defense comes up clutch in ugly win over 49ers

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It wasn’t the cleanest of games, but the Denver Broncos came away with a low-scoring victory, 11-10, over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday night. 

The clock kept ticking, and it didn’t look like either team was going to find the end zone after Brandon Aiyuk scored the first touchdown of the game on the 49ers’ second drive in the first quarter. But Russell Wilson finally looked like his vintage self on a drive in the fourth quarter that led to Melvin Gordon III finding the end zone on a one-yard run.

It was the Broncos’ first touchdown in the red zone all season to make it 11-10, as Denver couldn’t convert on the two-point conversion to push their lead to three. 

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Russell Wilson #3 of the Denver Broncos rushes during the first half against the San Francisco 49ers at Empower Field At Mile High on September 25, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)

Just a field goal away from taking their lead back, the 49ers were driving until a deflected pass intended for Deebo Samuel from Jimmy Garoppolo ended up in the hands of Broncos linebacker Jonas Griffith. 

Then, on the last 49ers drive, the Broncos got themselves another turnover. Jeff Wilson Jr. had the ball punched out for a fumble recovery by Denver and all they needed to do was kneel out the rest of the clock. 

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A crucial moment also came in the third quarter where Garoppolo stepped out in the back of his own end zone, causing a safety. At the time, it was a savior because Bradley Chubb had picked him off and ran into the end zone for