49ers vs. Titans recap: Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling shines in 19-13 preseason loss

What to Know The San Francisco 49ers kicked off the 2026 NFL preseason with a 19-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans on Thursday night at Levi’s Stadium. In his first game wearing a 49ers uniform, rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling showed out with seven catches on eight targets for 63 receiving yards, including a stellar 32-yard reception. With Brock Purdy and Mac Jones on the sidelines, presumed third-string QB Kurtis Rourke had a strong showing before he left with a ribs injury, completing 12 of his 14 pass attempts for 101 yards. Adrian Martinez came in for Rourke in the second, going 16-for-30 for 159 yards. Veteran running back Patrick Taylor Jr. scored the 49ers’ lone touchdown on a 1-yard run, while Eddy Pineiro went 1-for-2 on field-goal attempts with a 61-yard miss and a 52-yard make. Linebacker Nick Martin led the 49ers’ defense with eight total tackles, while fellow linebackers Tatum Bethune and Ogbo Okoronkwo each recorded a sack apiece. Read below for all the game highlights, news, analysis and postgame press conferences from Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara: