Brutal brawl breaks out among 49ers fans during preseason game against the Broncos with one fan left bloodied and dazed after punches are traded
A brutal brawl breaks out among 49ers fans during the preseason game against the Broncos, leaving one fan bloodied and dazed after punches are exchanged
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos 21-20 in the preseason on Saturday
- Some 49ers supporters fought among themselves in the stands of Levi’s Stadium
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Shocking violence erupted when San Francisco 49ers fans began fighting among themselves during Saturday’s preseason victory over the Broncos.
A supporter was left bloodied and dazed after being knocked to the ground as a dozen fans fought in the stands of Levi’s Stadium.
The 49ers defeated the Broncos 21-20 in their second preseason game ahead of the 2023 season, which begins next month.
But many eyes in the stadium were more interested in the action off the pitch as a fight broke out between home fans.
A small number of security guards unsuccessfully tried to halve the violence, exchanging punches in the gangways and between seats.
Violence broke out when fans of the San Francisco 49ers started fighting among themselves
A man became bloodied and dazed during the skirmishes in Saturday’s preseason game
Several women tried to beg those fighting to stop, while a young supporter was pulled to safety when two men collided near his chair.
One of those men was knocked to the ground, but his attacker continued to punch until security personnel dragged him away.
Many eyewitnesses watched through their camera phones as the other man was hoisted off the floor.
He was so dizzy and unsteady on his feet that he had to be held up. His T-shirt was ripped and blood was pouring from his mouth.
The dazed fan was eventually led up the stairs as other fans watched in a mix of shock and amusement. All the while, the action continued on the field.
Security personnel try to intervene as punches are thrown in the stands of Levi’s Stadium
Brock Purdy and Russell Wilson led their teams to field goals on their only drives of the game and San Francisco defeated Denver on a field goal by rookie Jake Moody in the final play.
Drafted in the third round, Moody bounced back after missing two field goals last week and an extra point earlier in the game to convert the 32-year-old after Trey Lance drove the Niners down the field in the final minutes.
Lance overcame an interception on his first drive to throw a 22-yard TD pass to Cameron Latu, then two big passes to Ronnie Bell to create the game-winning kick.
Lance finished 12 for 18 for 173 yards. Purdy got his first game action since injuring his elbow in the NFC title game loss in Philadelphia. San Francisco improved to 1-1 and Denver fell to 0-2.