Broncos vs 49ers: NFL Week 8 – Game & Betting Recap

San Francisco’s backup, to the backup, QB Troy Smith overcame a slow start by throwing a TD pass and adding a rushing TD, both in the fourth quarter, to help the 49ers defeat Denver 24-16 in London, England.

Though Bronco QB Kyle Orton put up good numbers, Smith’s 12 of 19 passing for 196 yards was enough to get the job done and give the ‘Niners hope that they can in fact turn their season around.

Sporsbook.com online sportsbook had the 49ers as the spread favorites at -2 while the game total was set at 42 points.

Betus.com listed San Francisco as the home favorite at -130 while the Broncos were the road underdog at +110 against the money line.

49ers vs Broncos – Home Favorite Wins – Game Total Goes Under – Final: 24-16

A 49ers field goal in the first quarter by the 49ers was the only noteworthy action in a quiet first half. In the third period, backup Broncos QB Tim Tebow ran in from a yard out to give Denver a 7-3 lead heading in to the 4th quarter.

San Francisco Coach Mike Singletary was pleased to see his 30th-ranked offense turn it on in the final frame, scoring 21 unanswered points including a 28-yard Michael Crabtree TD reception.

Denver had two touchdowns called back – one at a crucial moment in the fourth quarter when they could have been in a position to tie the game with a two-point conversion – but an illegal block took away Eddie Royal’s 78-yard punt return.

Orton’s 1-yard pass to TD Brandon Llyod with 1:28 to play was far too late to gain momentum as the 49ers dutifully won their second game of the season as favorites.

San Francisco 49ers vs Denver Broncos – Game Notes – Game Stars

49ers Game Ball: RB Frank Gore. Gore was very active as he gained 118 yards on 29 attempts with one touchdown. He scored the winning touchown with 3:20 remaining in the game to seal the deserved overseas victory.

The ‘Niners (2-6) have a bye this week before hosting the St. Louis Rams (4-4) in Week 10 at Candlestick Park on November 14, 2010.

Broncos Game Ball: WR Brandon Lloyd. With one touchdown and seven receptions for 169 yards, Lloyd led Denver with an inspiring performance that wasn’t reciprocated by his teammates.

The Broncos (2-6) also have a Week 9 bye as they prepare to host the impressive Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) in an AFC West showdown at Invesco Field at Mile High in Week 10.