49ers vs. Chargers recap: Jacob Cowing’s punt-return TD punctuates 41-17 win

What to Know The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) won 41-17 in their second game of the 2026 NFL preseason against the Los Angeles Chargers (1-1) on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium. De’Zhaun Stribling had another impressive performance, posting four catches for 46 yards, including multiple third-down conversions. Though Deebo Samuel started the game on punt-return duty, Jacob Cowing took advantage of his opportunity in the second quarter with his 83-yard punt return for a touchdown. Sincere McCormick, Khalil Herbert and Adrian Martinez all added touchdowns on the ground, while Martinez found Jordan Watkins for a score through the air in the fourth quarter. Brock Purdy played just the first offensive drive of the game for the 49ers, completing four of six attempts for 29 yards, though his drive ended in a punt. Mac Jones went 6-of-13 passing for 89 yards in relief of Purdy, before Adrian Martinez entered in the second half. In his addition to his two total touchdowns, Martinez also threw two interceptions. Nick Martin forced a fumble, which was recovered by KhaDarel Hodge, on a kickoff return in the fourth quarter to close out a strong night by the 49ers’...