49ers highlights: Top plays from Preseason Week 2 vs. Denver Broncos

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Paxton Lynch #12 of the Denver Broncos looks to pass the ball against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 19: Pierre Garcon #15 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos at Levis Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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Wide receiver Marquise Goodwin led all receivers in yardage and receptions — and aside from a freaky interception snatched from him by cornerback Chris Lewis-Harris — had a nearly perfect day.

Goodwin is a different receiver in 2017 than he was during his days with the Buffalo Bills. He seems much more comfortable in the middle of the field, and no longer shies away from taking a hit:

Goodwin also fights for extra yardage instead of immediately going to the ground like he did with the Bills:

Pierre Garçon — who has understandably been used sparingly the last two weeks — hauls in his lone reception of the preseason:

Here is a very nicely executed route by McDonald on third down, who takes a big hit after the first-down gain, but gets right back up:

Mitchell’s penetration forces the quick throw to the flat. Reid, who was cushioning the corner route in the Broncos’ sail concept, breaks to the flat and holds the fullback to a minimal gain:

Another quick penetration by Mitchell results in an obvious holding penalty, and the play is cleaned up by Bowman and Foster: