The San Francisco 49ers are absolutely flying, kicking off the 2026 season with a perfect 3-0 record and looking like one of the NFL’s top undefeated teams. They’re bringing a high-scoring offense and a well-rounded defense to the table, making them a seriously tough opponent for anyone in the league. But let’s be real, Emerald City, we know a thing or two about taking these guys down a peg or ten.
Remember Last Year’s Playoff Thrashing? We Do.
Sure, the Niners finished their 2025 regular season strong with a 12-5 record, good for second place in the NFC West. Good for them, right? But what everyone in Seattle remembers, and what really matters, is what happened next. Your Seattle Seahawks absolutely *blew them out* during the NFC Divisional Playoff Round. Yeah, that’s right. A blowout. So while they’re strutting around at 3-0 right now, let’s not forget the recent history. They might be a tough matchup for the Broncos this week, but they’ve already felt the full force of the 12s.
New Faces, Old Habits: What The Niners Did In The Offseason
The 49ers weren’t shy about making moves in the offseason to boost both sides of the ball. On offense, they brought in veteran wide receiver Mike Evans to be a high-volume target for quarterback Brock Purdy, which is a big pickup. And get this: Deebo Samuel is back, too, after spending the ’25 season with the Washington Commanders. Talk about a reunion tour. Defensively, they orchestrated another familiar face’s return, bringing back inside linebacker Dre Greenlaw to pair with Fred Warner after Greenlaw’s one-year stint with the Broncos. They also shored up their defensive trenches by trading a third-round pick to the Cowboys for versatile defensive lineman Osa Odighizuwa. In the 2026 NFL Draft, they got aggressive, moving up for Ole Miss wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling at the top of the second round. Unfortunately for them, Stribling suffered an ankle injury in Week 1 and is expected to be out until late in the year. Two other rookie defenders, Romello Height from Texas Tech and Gracen Halton from Oklahoma, are starting on their defensive front seven, though Height is expected to be out this week against Denver. And their third-round running back, Kaelon Black, is performing well in split opportunities, with 107 yards on 25 carries so far.
Brock Purdy: Efficient, Accurate, And Still Underestimated
Quarterback Brock Purdy is the offensive X-factor, and he’s off to a fantastic start this season. The guy has been one of the most efficient and accurate quarterbacks in the league, boasting a 72-percent completion percentage, 9 touchdowns, and only 1 interception. Their red zone and third-down offense have been incredible because of him. The fifth-year signal caller is, without question, one of the NFL’s most underrated QBs. He’s super accurate in the pocket, does a masterful job on play-action, and makes throws on the move look easy. Add in his underrated ability to use his legs when the opportunity presents itself, and you’ve got a dual-threat quarterback that needs to be taken seriously. Limiting his impact is going to be mission-critical if the Broncos want any chance of leaving San Francisco with a win this Sunday. For us, it’s just another reminder of who we’ll need to shut down when our paths cross again.
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Originally reported by Mile High Report.
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