The number change has worked out well for both of the defensive backs as Ward is off to his best start as a member of the 49ers and Sherman is looking like his vintage self. Meanwhile, Sanders is looking to get acclimated in his new home. The veteran receiver arrived to the 49ers facility around 9 p.m. PT on Tuesday night and immediately began studying Kyle Shanahan's playbook.

Sanders was an active participant in Wednesday's practice and quickly began building a rapport with Jimmy Garoppolo during the 49ers open session. The sure-handed receiver will be relied upon as San Francisco looks to bolster its passing game. The wideout is one of just five players with at least 40 targets and 8 yards before the catch per reception to not be credited with a dropped pass yet this season.

As San Francisco looks to keep its foot on the gas following the 6-0 start to the season, Sanders will be embracing a fresh opportunity and new surroundings to re-ignite his 10th season in the NFL.

"It feels good (to be here)," Sanders said. "Obviously, I've got a lot of love for the Broncos. I spent six years there, won a Super Bowl there. I love that organization. But to be a 49er, it's like a new energy and new environment. It reminds me of when I left the Steelers and went to the Broncos. I needed a change of scenery. And what a great locker room the 49ers have here. I'm just going to try to come and bring even more positive energy and bring another spark to this offense.

"The environment here is just so light, but at the end of the day, we have a concentration and we have a focus on the task at hand."