SANTA CLARA – The 49ers don’t have to worry about peaking too soon, that’s for sure.
The 49ers first-team offense was plagued by turnovers and penalties against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium in the second exhibition game for both teams. And things did not get much better when the backups entered the action.
After two days during which the 49ers more than held their own against Denver in joint practices, there was no debate about which team was better when it was time for a game.
The 49ers put together an all-around sloppy performance -- low-lighted by 11 penalties and five turnovers -- in a 33-14 loss to the Broncos on Saturday night.