The San Francisco 49ers are taking on the Las Vegas Raiders in their first preseason action on Sunday, marking the first time that the team will take the field in a game setting since their loss to the Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship Game.
Prior to the preseason bout, the 49ers and Raiders held a pair of joint practices on Thursday and Friday, and are expected to start Trey Lance at quarterback with Sam Darnold playing the second half, as starter Brock Purdy will not play.
Catch all the live updates in the first half of the 49ers' game against the Raiders here!
Pregame
Jimmy sighting
Jimmy Garoppolo is in uniform, but for the Las Vegas Raiders, where he'll coincidentally face off against his former team to start his new journey.
First look at Jimmy Garoppolo wearing that game day Raiders uniform. He greets owner Mark Davis pic.twitter.com/HoUYNCjdyj
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 13, 2023
Trey Lance time
Trey Lance has begun to warm up at Allegiant Stadium.
First overhead look at Trey Lance throws since his injury last year pic.twitter.com/GuheZNpHSI
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 13, 2023
Javon Kinlaw leading out
Defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw leads the 49ers out of the tunnel in their first preseason action. He could earn the start today.
Javon Kinlaw leads the 49ers out. More 49ers fans than Raiders fans in here pic.twitter.com/DBpHf89NZR
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 13, 2023
First Half
1st Quarter
The 49ers will start with the ball in their hands, meaning Trey Lance will get the first opportunity on offense.
Not a single starter is playing for the 49ers on offense it seems, as their entire backup offensive line gets the start on Sunday.
#49ers starting offensive line:
LT Jaylon Moore
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
LG Jason Poe
C Jon Feliciano
RG Nick Zakelj
RT Matt Pryor#49wz
Not a great start for the 49ers offense, as quarterback Trey Lance is sacked twice on three dropbacks, resulting in a quick three-and-out.
Trey Lance sacked twice on three dropbacks to begin the game. Not a great start for the #49ers.#49wz
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
It's a bad start for the 49ers on both ends, as the defense gets gashed for a touchdown drive, with the Raiders offense dominating down the field.
#49ers defense gets gashed to start the game.#Raiders have a 10-play, 68-yard TD drive, with LBs getting beaten in coverage on passing plays, and the running game starting well.#49wz
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
The ugly offensive outing continues, as Lance has been pressured on nearly every single dropback, getting sacked for a third time during the game. It's been three 3-and-outs thus far for the 49ers.
Trey Lance has been pressured now on four of his five dropbacks.#49ers
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
Make that five of six dropbacks. And three sacks.#49wz https://t.co/TOqSuu73nW
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
END OF QUARTER: The 49ers struggled heavily in the first quarter of action, with the offensive line not holding up well and Trey Lance looking a bit uncomfortable in the pocket. Defensively, the 49ers have struggled to defend the run, while getting diced up over the middle in the passing game.
2nd Quarter
The 49ers offense might be catching a break. The defense gets a stop on downs, giving the 49ers the ball back. The defensive line, specifically Kevin Givens, continues to struggle though.
Finally, a stop.#49ers CB Samuel Womack gets the 3rd down tackle at the line of scrimmage.
CB Ambry Thomas gets the 4th down tackle. DL has to be better though.
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
The scoring has commenced for the 49ers! On a crazy play, Lance nearly throws an interception to cornerback Duke Shelley, but Ross Dwelley catches the tip for a touchdown, making it 7-7.
Really liked how Kyle Shanahan helped his offense out there.
Wanted to see Trey Lance operate initially, but mixed in a nice array of runs and passes and the #49ers moved to the goal line for a TD Drive.#49wz
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
Ross da boss! 🙌
📺 #SFvsLV on KPIX
— San Francisco 49ers (@49ers) August 13, 2023
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A downfield pass! Trey Lance connects with Chris Conley on a 17-yard pass over the middle to convert a 3rd & 15 on his best ball of the day.
After the 1st down sack, Trey Lance lets it rip to his favorite training camp target: Chris Conley.
Converts the 3rd & 15 on his best throw of the day.#49wz
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
The 49ers had momentum, but a Jordan Mason run is stuffed on fourth down by former 49er Jordan Willis, as the tight end failed to block the incoming edge.
Clelin Ferrell had a nice run stop against his former team earlier in the game.
Now, Jordan Willis returns the favor, stuffing Jordan Mason on 4th down.#49ers
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 13, 2023
2-Minute Warning: The Raiders are approaching the redzone, facing a 2nd & 6 at the SF 40 at the 2-minute warning.
SCORE: Aidan O'Connell hits Keelan Cole for a 9-yard touchdown on an out route, with Isaiah Oliver in coverage.
The 49ers offense drives down the field, although it comes off a series of interesting plays, as Trey Lance was nearly intercepted again, while San Francisco benefitted from a controversial penalty and a non-call on a Chris Conley push off.
But, it doesn't matter because kicker Jake Moody misses a 40-yard field goal wide. That's the half.