The starting lineup the San Francisco 49ers used Week 1 of the preseason probably won’t be the same starting lineup the Niners use Week 1 of the regular season.
Week 1 of the preseason is diagnostic. It’s the coaches’ first opportunity to see how their players perform during live action. Sometimes certain players outperform the coaches’ expectations while other players underperform.
By the end of the preseason, the coaches will adjust the starting lineup accordingly.
With that in mind, here’s an early look at what the 49ers’ starting lineup probably will look like Week 1 of the regular season.