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Can the 49ers wear down the Broncos in 90-degree weather?

The San Francisco 49ers enter their upcoming home matchup holding a two-game advantage over Los Angeles following a Week 3 victory against Arizona and a recent win by their upcoming opponents over the Rams. Denver arrives presenting a tough defensive challenge, having allowed 380.7 yards per contest so far this season, which ranks as the fourth-highest mark in the league.

Despite surrendering yards, Vance Joseph's unit has restricted opponents to 23.3 points per contest by stiffening inside the red zone, where they have surrendered only five touchdowns across eleven possessions. On the other side, San Francisco boasts the top red-zone offense by converting ninety percent of their trips into touchdowns while averaging 399.3 total yards per game.

Additionally, the visiting defense brings a 33.1 percent blitz frequency, presenting the first major test for a local offensive line that has not allowed a single sack through three weeks.

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