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How to watch 49ers preseason finale vs. Raiders

There’s one last preseason game. Starters are playing for the 49ers. Non-starters have one last shot to make the roster. Don’t miss it.

The preseason finale has finally arrived.

Friday evening in Las Vegas marks the San Francisco 49ers last preseason bout of the year. They’ll take on the Las Vegas Raiders in one last dress rehearsal before things get real in Week 1 against the New York Jets on Monday Night Football.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan has indicated the 49ers starters will play at Allegiant Stadium. Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce will not play his starters.

The 49ers have largely held the first-team out of preseason action so far, but they’ll play that group more extensively in their final tuneup of the preseason.

While the starters playing will be fun, it’s the players further down the depth chart worth watching closest. Fans shouldn’t tune out once the starters are pulled. With only one game left to show the coaching staff why they should make the team or be in a certain role on the roster, the non-starters should put on a show in Sin City.

Here’s all the game information, and how to watch/listen to the final week of the preseason:

Kickoff: 7:00pm Pacific Time

Location: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

TV: KPIX and CW Bay Area

Free streaming: FuboTV

Radio: KGO 810 AM

The 49ers also stream the game on their app, but it’s only available for viewers in the Bay Area market.

NFL+ also offers a paid streaming option.

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Will 49ers starters play in preseason finale vs. Raiders?

The 49ers will look much more familiar in Friday’s exhibition finale.

The San Francisco 49ers will wrap up their preseason slate Friday on the road against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Preseason got a little sideways for the 49ers when they had to cancel their joint practices with the New Orleans Saints ahead of their Week 2 matchup. That forced San Francisco to recalibrate how they’d utilize their starters in exhibition action.

They’re back on track now heading into the final week. Typically the 49ers use the third preseason game as a dress rehearsal for the regular season. It sounds like that’ll be the plan for San Francisco against the Raiders.

“Yeah, I’d like the starters to play,” head coach Kyle Shanahan said in press conference Tuesday. “We’ll see how today and tomorrow go, but that’s the plan.”

The 49ers will only get two practices in before traveling to Las Vegas for Friday’s kickoff. Tuesday’s session was light according to reporters on site at the team facility, and starters took all the reps since most of them didn’t play in Sunday’s preseason game.

Barring some kind of injury issue, the 49ers should play all of their available starters for at least a series. Some may play more than others, but the more important thing is for starters to get some real football in before Week 1 against the Jets.

The team will have to also balance reps for players still trying to make the team, and ensuring none of the starters are banged up in the exhibition finale.

Kickoff from Allegiant Stadium is slated for 7:00pm Pacific Time on Friday.

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49ers hopeful 2 injured rookies will make debuts in preseason finale

2 49ers rookies haven’t made their preseason debuts yet, but there’s hope that’ll change in Friday’s preseason finale.

The San Francisco 49ers have nearly navigated their three-game exhibition slate with only one game left Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders.

One of the notable pieces of the 49ers’ preseason has been the absences of rookie first-round wide receiver Ricky Pearsall and rookie fourth-round running back Isaac Guerendo.

Neither player has suited up for a preseason game yet. Pearsall has barely practiced due to hamstring and shoulder injuries, while Guerendo hasn’t suited up since hurting his hamstring on Day 1 of training camp.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan on Sunday indicated the team hopes to get both Pearsall and Guerendo back in practice ahead of their preseason finale. That would put the pair on track to get their first taste of preseason action when the 49ers visit the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

“Yeah, that stuff is always tough when guys get hurt and they’re not out there,” Shanahan said. “Especially when guys get hurt right away. So that was so good for [WR] Jake [Cowing] to be able to go through this week, stay healthy through this week, and get to play in that game. Hopefully expecting to get [RB] Isaac [Guerendo] back next week. So hopefully practice will go well, and we can take a look at him in the game. Hopefully [WR] Ricky [Pearsall] will get there too.”

Cowing set a strong bar for offensive rookie performances when he debuted against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. He caught four of his five targets for 51 yards, and took his lone carry for 19 yards. Despite missing a ton of time, Cowing looked ready to contribute in the NFL.

The hope is for Pearsall and Guerendo to hit the ground running the same way.

San Francisco will treat their third preseason game as a dress rehearsal for the regular season with starters seeing at least a little playing time. Then they’ll give way to players like Pearsall and Guerendo, who should both receive ample opportunities given their overall lack of playing time in camp and the preseason.

If neither player can suit up or produce in their first game opportunities, it’s worth wondering whether they’ll be effective at all in their rookie seasons. If one or both put together an outing like Cowing did in his debut, they could become bigger factors in their position groups.

However, both Pearsall and Guerendo figure to be a larger part of San Francisco’s offensive plans beyond the 2024 campaign. Not that they can’t contribute in Year 1, but there’s plenty of depth ahead of both players on the roster. That should change next season where the team may rely heavily on their two 2024 draft picks.

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49ers accomplish top priority in 2nd preseason game

Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates after the 49ers’ 16-10 win over the Saints in the second week of the preseason.

For the first time in the 2024 preseason campaign, the San Francisco 49ers secured a victory. Behind Joshua Dobbs, Jacob Cowing and Cody Schrader, the 49ers cruised to a 16-10 win over the New Orleans Saints in the second week of the preseason.

Along with their win, the 49ers left Sunday’s contest without a major injury — arguably the most important facet of the preseason. Despite no big injuries coming from the game, Kyle Shanahan provided updates for multiple players who missed Sunday’s game in Santa Clara.

Following the game, Shanahan revealed starting wide receiver Jauan Jennings picked up an oblique injury. While the injury took him out of Sunday’s contest against the Saints, Jennings isn’t expected to miss much time, per Shanahan.

Via @MaioccoNBCS on Twitter:

Second-year linebacker Dee Winters joined Jennings on the sideline on Sunday after suffering a bruised knee injury in practice. Winters recorded six tackles, including a tackle for loss in the 49ers’ preseason opener against the Titans.

Via @MaioccoNBCS on Twitter:

Another preseason standout, Jordan Mason, missed Sunday’s game with an injury. Kyle Shanahan told reporters Mason did not play against the Saints due to hip soreness. Mason shined in a stint against the Titans, rushing for 34 yards and touchdown on six carries.

Via @MaioccoNBCS on Twitter:

The 49ers will have one final preseason game on Friday against the Las Vegas Raiders in Sin City before the highly-anticipated start of the 2024-25 regular season.

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Kyle Shanahan reveals potential plan for 49ers’ starters in preseason game vs. Saints

Some of San Francisco’s starters could make their preseason debut on Sunday against the Saints.

The San Francisco 49ers’ 17-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans to open the 2024 edition of the NFL preseason featured players like Joshua Dobbs, Jordan Mason, Cody Schrader. Tay Martin, Dee Winters and Tatum Bethune. Most of San Francisco’s core starters watched from the sideline. The 49ers’ second preseason contest could look different with starters on the field.

In an interview on San Francisco’s KNBR with Tom Tolbert and Adam Copeland, Kyle Shanahan revealed a potential plan for the 49ers’ starters for Sunday’s preseason game against the New Orleans Saints. Shanahan said he would like to play the starters for “maybe a series or two.” Shanahan notes that the 49ers normally play the starters more in the third game.

Via @KNBR on Twitter:

Via @CamInman on Twitter:

The 49ers will open the doors of Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara for their second preseason game on Sunday against the Saints at 5 p.m. PT.

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49ers superstar returns to full practice after dealing with foot injury

One key player was back to full practice for the 49ers on Wednesday.

The vibes haven’t been great lately for the San Francisco 49ers.

It seemed for a stretch like only bad news was coming out of Santa Clara with the prolonged Brandon Aiyuk hold-in, Trent Williams’s holdout, and an injury list that seemed to grow every day.

One of the early injuries in camp was foot irritation for linebacker Fred Warner. In a bit of good injury news for the 49ers, Warner was back as a full participant in Wednesday’s practice according to ESPN’s Nick Wagoner.

It didn’t appear as though Warner’s injury would be one that held him out for a prolonged period. He was even back at practice before Wednesday but was not participating fully.

Still, the 49ers needed a win on the injury front and Warner returning as a full participant before the team’s second preseason game is good news.

It’s unclear whether Warner will play Sunday when the 49ers host the New Orleans Saints. Head coach Kyle Shanahan indicated some starters might play since the club had to cancel their joint practices with New Orleans. Those joint sessions are typically classified as game reps for the 49ers so they don’t play their starters in the game.

Given that Warner is just now returning to full practice the team may hold their All-Pro linebacker out of Sunday’s action. Either way, he appears to be on track for Week 1 which is the best news the 49ers could’ve gotten.

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Huge hit by 49ers rookie reminiscent of 49ers Hall of Famer

Malik Mustapha’s big hit against the Titans looked like a play by a 49ers Hall of Famer.

The San Francisco 49ers had to be pleased with their 2024 rookie class in their preseason debut against the Tennessee Titans.

Third-round pick Dominick Puni got the start at right guard. Second-round pick Renardo Green showed off his versatility playing outside cornerback and in the slot.

Rookie fourth-round pick Malik Mustapha also got a ton of burn after first-team safeties Ji’Ayir Brown and George Odum exited the game. He got off to a rough start, falling down on a blitz, then getting out of position on a long completion to a Titans tight end.

He bounced back strong though, and made his presence felt on a fourth-and-1 run late in the second quarter near the goal line. Mustapha shot a gap and blew up Titans running back Hassan Haskins for a turnover on downs.

The hit was reminiscent of a play 49ers Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis made when he was in college at Ole Miss.

Against LSU, Willis shot a gap the same way and dropped the RB with a perfect form tackle the way Mustapha did. Here’s a video filmed on a six-week old potato:

Mustapha has a long way to go to be as impactful as Willis. However, his flashes in his preseason debut bode well for his chances to be an effective pro.

At Wake Forest, physicality and strong tackling were two things that jumped out about Mustapha’s game. That those two things translated in his first NFL game action are a great sign for him.

It’s unlikely Mustapha will start this season with Brown and Talanoa Hufanga ahead of him on the depth chart. There could be chances for him to get on the field in some three-safety looks if he continues building off the foundation he built in Tennessee.

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49ers QB stakes claim to backup job with tough rushing TD vs. Titans

Josh Dobbs made an impression on Saturday’s game in Tennessee with a tough rushing touchdown against the Titans.

After Brandon Allen started the San Francisco 49ers preseason opener against the Tennessee Titans, new quarterback Josh Dobbs entered the game. Following a quiet start that saw the 49ers fall down 17-7, Dobbs provided a spark in signature fashion.

Following a drive down the field, the former Tennessee Volunteers passer scrambled to the goal line for a rushing touchdown. On his way into the end zone, Dobbs showed off his speed and toughness with a dive into through the goal line through multiple defenders.

Via @NFL on Twitter:

Dobbs is currently in competition with fellow journeyman passer Allen. While Allen has more experience in Kyle Shanahan’s system, Dobbs provides a different element under center with his ability to get outside the tackle box and use his feet to extend plays. Dobbs took advantage on Saturday in Tennessee to show that skill off.

With Brock Purdy firmly in place as San Francisco’s starter and franchise quarterback, Dobbs and Allen will get more opportunities in training camp and the preseason to duel for the No. 2 spot on the depth chart.

Dobbs finished the game 14-of-20 with 146 yards, an interception and a rushing touchdown. Allen threw for 98 yards on 7-of-13 passing on Saturday.

The 49ers will host their first preseason game of 2024 on Sunday, August 18 against the New Orleans Saints.

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49ers rookie solidifies chances to start with strong preseason opener

The 49ers may have solved a problem on their offensive line with a rookie.

The San Francisco 49ers opened their preseason schedule Saturday against the Tennessee Titans.

While most of the 49ers’ starters sat out, a handful of players who are expected to earn starting jobs in Week 1 took the field for the first exhibition match of the year.

Left guard Aaron Banks was among the starters. So was right tackle Colton McKivitz. Rookie third-round pick Dominick Puni also looks to be on track for a starting role in 2024.

He got the start in the preseason opener after taking hold of the right guard job in camp when Spencer Burford and Jon Feliciano both went down with injuries.

Puni looked to be the frontrunner for the job going into Saturday’s game. He solidified that spot with his performance in Tennessee.

There was never a point where Puni looked overwhelmed, and he never got soundly beat on a rep. He anchored well in pass protection, moved well in the run game. He also flashed good awareness to look for work and push running back Jordan Mason across the goal line to cap the 49ers’ first drive with a touchdown.

Puni looked the part of a starting offensive lineman playing in Week 1 of the preseason.

That he was removed from the game with the other starters is a sign that the coaching staff was happy with his debut.

There’ll be some finishing touches for Puni to put on the job. He’ll need to close training camp and preseason performing well, but all signs point to the right guard spot being his job to lose.

After not picking an offensive lineman until Round 3 of this year’s draft, finding a rookie starter at a position they haven’t had stability at would be a massive win for San Francisco.

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How to watch 49ers preseason opener vs. Titans

How to watch, stream and listen to the 49ers preseason opener.

The San Francisco 49ers will visit the Tennessee Titans on Saturday for their first preseason game on the 2024 slate.

It won’t look like the 49ers we’re used to seeing since a slew of starters will sit out the exhibition opener. With joint practices scheduled ahead of a Week 2 matchup against the Saints, we may not even see 49ers starters until Week 3.

Alas, there’s still plenty to look forward to Saturday evening at Nissan Stadium. There’ll be rookie performances worth keeping an eye on, position battles to monitor and new kickoff rules to take in.

There’s also the fact that there’s 49ers football being played again, a sign that we’re only a month out from the regular season opener on Monday, Sept. 9 against the New York Jets.

Before the regular season, the 49ers have to get through their preseason slate first.

Here’s a quick rundown of how to watch and listen to Saturday’s game in Nashville:

Kickoff: 4:00pm Pacific Time

Location: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.

TV: KPIX 5

Free streaming: FuboTV

Radio: KGO 810 AM

The 49ers also stream the game on their app, but it’s only available for viewers in the Bay Area market.

NFL+ also offers a paid streaming option.

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