The San Francisco 49ers are finally back in action at Levi's Stadium, hosting the Denver Broncos at 5:30 PM on Saturday for their second preseason game of the year.
After not playing last weekend, quarterback Brock Purdy could see a series or two of action against the Broncos, according to Kyle Shanahan, but the gameplan is expected to be flipped from last weekend, with backup Sam Darnold getting a majority of the first half, while Trey Lance plays in his relief during the second half.
However, the quarterbacks aren't the only ones in the spotlight, as there are several players to keep an eye out for at a number of positions on the roster.
Stay tuned with our live updates throughout the game!
Pregame
Brock throwing passes
Brock Purdy is filmed throwing passes in warmups as he prepares for his first game back
#49ers QB Brock Purdy throwing in warmups👀#49wzhttps://t.co/RT8rxa4FFu
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 20, 2023
Brock takes the field
Brock Purdy is filmed taking the field for the first time since his injury.
#49ers QB Brock Purdy takes field for first time since injury👀#49wzhttps://t.co/TG0oXDT70s
— Rohan Chakravarthi (@RohanChakrav) August 19, 2023
The new kick returners
Danny Gray, Ronnie Bell, Dazz Newsome, and D'Shawn Jamison came out to return punts in warmups.
Owner sighting
Owner Jed York and general manager John Lynch shared a pregame chat.
Ji'Ayir Brown likely to play
The Athletic's Matt Barrows reported that safety Ji'Ayir Brown, who was under the weather this week, is in uniform and warming up.
#49ers top draft pick Ji'Ayir Brown, who was under the weather for recent practices, is warming up as if he'll play today.
— Matt Barrows (@mattbarrows) August 19, 2023
Brock Purdy
Brock Purdy appeared primed to play after head coach Kyle Shanahan shared on KNBR that he would like to see the starters get some reps.
ESPN's Nick Wagoner reported that Purdy is out warming up ahead of the game.
For what it's worth: #49ers QB Brock Purdy just trotted on to the field to do a pregame warmup.
— Nick Wagoner (@nwagoner) August 19, 2023
Starters seeing action?
It appears many 49ers' starters will play, given the number of top players warming up ahead of the game.
Judging by pregame stretch, many of the 49ers' starters will play today vs the Broncos pic.twitter.com/ueRwL2DDG3
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 19, 2023
Brock throwing deep
Brock Purdy is seen throwing 45-yard passes in warmups.
Brock Purdy ripping 45 yarders with ease pregame pic.twitter.com/YvnBzgoIeP
— David Lombardi (@LombardiHimself) August 19, 2023
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