49ers escape injuries in Vegas, expect many to practice this week

When the 49ers get back to practice this week in Santa Clara, they will be getting some key players back from injuries, too. The 49ers opened the exhibition season Sunday with an unsightly 34-7 loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in a game featuring backups and players far down the depth charts of both teams. The best news — and, perhaps, most meaningful news — is that the 49ers escaped their trip to Southern Nevada without any significant injuries. "It was a very bright spot of the week," coach Kyle Shanahan said Monday. "It's usually the No. 1 goal in those preseason games." The 49ers did not suit up 31 players, including all offensive and defensive starters, after most of the team's main players saw significant practice time in two head-to-head practices with the Raiders. Several other players were held out due to injuries. The 49ers continue their preseason slate on Saturday against the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium as the 49ers prepare for the regular-season opener on Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Pittsburgh Steelers. After a day off on Monday, the 49ers are scheduled to get back to practice on Tuesday. The club is expecting six players to return to action this week, including...