Monday Night Football

Denver Broncos at San Francisco 49ers (-3, 35)

Broncos head coach Mike Shanahan says his starters will play one or two series (10-12 snaps) tonight against the 49ers. After Jay Cutler and crew are off for the night, quarterback Patrick Ramsey and running back Mike Bell will play the remainder of the first half.

Domenik Hixon, a 2006 fourth-round pick, is expected to make a surprise start opposite Javon Walker at wide receiver in place of the injured Rod Smith.

Tight end Tony Scheffler and wideouts David Kircus and Brandon Marshall are all expected to sit out.

San Francisco starters will play 15 plays or until the end of the first quarter - depending on which comes first. The second stringers will finish the half and the scrubs will play the entirety of the second half. QB Trent Dilfer will lead the second unit offense with inexperienced Shaun Hill leading the charge afterwards.

Running backs Michael Robinson and Maurice Hicks will split carries in the first quarter since starter Frank Gore is out with a broken hand. Sixth-round draft pick Thomas Clayton is expected to get the bulk of the rushing attempts the rest of the way.

49ers head coach Mike Nolan said he and his coaches are particularly interesting in seeing his new players – nine draft picks and seven free agents.


I am taking Denver +3

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