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Five questions for 49ers vs. Broncos

DENVER – Pay attention early to catch 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and other starters in their exhibition-season debut Monday night against the Broncos.

After keeping 31 players out of their exhibition opener, the 49ers will allow cameo appearances for their mainstays against the Broncos, who already served a greater purpose hosting the 49ers for joint practices Friday and Saturday.

Here are five questions needing answers:

How much does Garoppolo need to play?

It’s been 11 months since 49ers fans last saw Garoppolo in uniform, and he’s right on track to return from his left knee’s anterior cruicate ligament surgery.