SANTA CLARA — This is the live for the 49ers preseason finale against the Los Angeles Chargers. I will update this with information and analysis from the press box.
6:30 The following players are in uniform for today’s game:
- LB Reuben Foster
- DT Solomon Thomas
- DT Jullian Taylor
- OG Joshua Garnett
- WR Trent Taylor
- RB Alfred Morris
- WR Aldrick Robinson
- WR Richie James
- WR Kendrick Bourne
- RB Raheem Mostert
6:33 The following players are not in uniform:
- DT Arik Armstead
- OT Mike McGlinchey
- OG Mike Person
- C Weston Richburg
- WR Dante Pettis
- RB Joe Williams
7:04 The Chargers will receive the opening kickoff.
7:17 Geno Smith leads the Chargers 57 yards for a field goal. Smith scrambled twice for first downs — once on third-and-8, and once on second-and-14. Both times, the 49ers defense had poor gap integrity.
7:22 The 49ers go three-and-out. Alfred Morris started at running back and gained five yards total on his first two carries. On third down, backup left tackle Darrell Williams Jr. gave up a sack to rookie Uchenna Nwosu. The 49ers could have had him, but drafted Dante Pettis instead.
7:28 The Chargers commit a holding penalty on first down and can’t recover. They go three-and-out. Reuben Foster made a six-yard tackle for loss on a screen pass to the running back.
7:36 Nick Mullens replaces Beathard at quarterback, misses his first two pass attempts and the 49ers punt. They have just one NFL-caliber quarterback on their roster.
7:41 The Chargers go three-and-out. Geno Smith is bad.
7:43 On second-and-5, Mullens trips, misses the handoff, gets sacked and fumbles. Whew. The Chargers recover at the 49ers 13.
7:45 The Chargers go backward. On third down, Smith holds the ball forever then runs into a sack. Sheldon Day got him. The Chargers kick a field goal and quietly lead 6-0.
7:56 On second-and-goal from the four-yard line, Kyle Shanahan calls a zone-read play. Mullens keeps the ball and runs into the end zone for the touchdown. The Niners lead 7-6.
8:13 Cardale Jones leads the Chargers on a 73-yard touchdown drive. The Chargers lead 13-7.
8:30 Jeremy McNichols fumbles and the Chargers recover.
8:35 On third-and-goal from the five, Jones throws a touchdown pass to Andre Patton. And the Chargers lead 20-7.
Make Shanny’s decisions as hard as possible boys. Go Niners!
Hope to see a delayed linebacker blitz up the middle so QBs like Luck cannot escape the pocket.
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GO NINERS.
HAHJHAAAHSHAHAHAHAAHAHAH!
Oh, look, the QB runs up the middle for a first down…..
Dang, Geno Smith did it twice.
I was hoping the starting O-line would get at least another quarter of ball, not going to happen with at least three of them not dressing.
Kind of surprised AA isn’t suited up. Hasn’t played much this preseason.
Agreed.
Org might be working on a trade with Arik.
Good point.
So, has it mattered what weight the 9ers have Solomon T. listed at?
So glad you keep bringing this up. Its like happiness for the Grinch’s dead heart.
Another drop by Hikutini.
“On third down, backup left tackle Darrell Williams Jr. gave up a sack to rookie Uchenna Nwosu. The 49ers could have had him, but drafted Dante Pettis instead.”
What kind of crap is that? Nwosu beats our backup so he would have been a better pick than Pettis? Crowning Nwosu and burying Pettis based on preseason. SMH.
Eat a Snickers.
The guys on KPIX mentioned that LA was picking on Williams. Williams might not make the team.
LOL Grant. ???
Señor Ochenta needs to chill.
Just when you start to like Grant he comes up with crap like tha
OK, I have seen enough of Uchenna Nwosu….
and I’ve heard enough of you….
+1000000000
So sick of this Sebastotroll.
Trade Cooper to Cowboys for draft pick.
I like the irony.
How is “Cole War” going? Has Wick made an appearance?
With Magnuson out for a while, it will interesting to see if Shannahan invests a roster spot to an emergency center. As much as he values that position, I don’t see him not covering. Maybe not on the original 53 man, but when they IR Magnuson, that could very well be the move. And if they decide to not keep both Cooper and Garnett, then it could be on the original 53. I just don’t see him leaving that as a chance to the practice squad.
> it will interesting to see if Shannahan invests a roster spot to an emergency center.
Shanahan has indeed invested in just such a Person…
….ok, let me try this a different way. Most teams carry 3 centers, the starter, the backup and an emergency. With Magnuson out, they are down to 2. As much as Shannahan valueI the position, it will be interesting to see how they handle it.
Cooper will not make this roster.
Garnett will push for the starter position early in the season.
Not many highlights tonight.
Pita looks good.
Little disappointed in Jullian Taylor. Whoops! Sack JT.
Hikutini may be cut, so they can save a spot for Blair.
Love me some Richie James!
Yup, Richie is a keeper.
Is Shanahan running some pistol offense?
Boy, the Niners look like the deeper team tonight. A couple turnovers in your own red zone will kill you every time, but I saw a lot of players flashing tonight! I see a lot more depth, but still a couple question big marks. And Richie James, oh man that boy can ball! Reminds me of Antonio Brown a bit!
CJ only played for one series …
What you call …”Ballet Football” – ( 1-2-3- kick) ..
S-o-o-o … is the handwriting on the wall for him ..?
Did Mullins do enough this preseason .. to move up to
the #2 spot .. with Hennigan replacing him on the PS … ?
Your thoughts ?
Nah, CJ is the #2, and I’m not sure I’m all that comfortable with that, but hey, it’s all about Jimmy G! The Niners’ defensive line is stacked, and OL depth seemed to come together at the end of pre season. ILB is deep. WR depth is ridiculous! Deep at RB if McKinnon and Breida are healthy. Really, much more depth on the roster this year.
Still questions at DB pass rush and OT depth.!
9-7, maybe 10-6, if they cut out the stupid turnovers and penalties …. IF.
You know this offense is going to score points.
The good:
O-line.
Pass D.
QB Pressure
Richie James
The not so good:
Still making unforced errors
Not finishing sacks
Not generating turnovers
2 minute D
Well, the unforced errors were kept to a minimum.
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Glad the preseason is over, and now the real games count.
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Wonder if any players won or lost a spot on the 53, due to his play this game.
Very cool to see Heneghan make the most of his opportunity tonight
he had to … Jack …
his whole family was in the house ! …. ;-}
Well, if the 49ers were hoping to hide Richie James so they could sneak him onto the PS, they failed…
They sure did.. Scooter …and …
I agree with AES .. (above) ….
Richie .. IS .. a keeper !
I still believe Ross Dwelley should be our #3 TE. Hope he makes the PS. Dude can block and he made some great catches tonight. OTOH, Hikutuni did not look like roster material.
My final 53.
QB: Garoppolo, Beathard
HB: McKinnon, Breida, Morris, Mostert
FB: Juszczyk
WR: Goodwin, Garcon, Taylor, Pettis, Bourne, James
TE: Kittle, Celek, Wick
T: Staley, McGlinchey, Gilliam
G: Tomlinson, Person, Garnett, Cooper
C: Richburg
Big End: Armstead, Taylor, Blair
NT: D.J. Jones, Day
3T: Buckner
LEO: Thomas, Attaochu, Marsh
MIKE: Warner, Coyle
WILL: Foster, Smith
SAM: Nzeocha, Watson, Taumoepenu
CB: Sherman, Witherspoon, Ward, Moore, Mabin
SCB: Williams, Reed
FS: Colbert
SS: Tartt, Powell
K: Gould
P: Pinion
LS: Nelson
Lee makes the team while Foster is suspended.
Season prediction: 11-5, wild card berth.