Forty-six players from Alabama high schools and colleges got on the field during the NFL’s Saturday night preseason games.

Only one starter played for the Broncos - tight end Evan Engram who showed he was overqualified with a 58-yard catch-and-run. Franklin had two TD catches.

Preseason hype for Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix has died down considerably following his shaky performance against the San Francisco 49ers. Media and fans

Though QB Bo Nix had a shaky return to the field, the Broncos' overall performance offered little cause for concern.

Here are the takeaways from the 27-7 loss in which the score was 24-7 at halftime. After punter Blake Gillikin pinned the Broncos at the 3-yard line after the first possession, rookie safety Kitan Crawford dropped running back RJ Harvey for a 2-yard gain on a pass play from quarterback Jarrett Stidham.