Tonight is a big night for the players scratching and clawing to make the roster as the preseason finale is a dress rehearsal for the players who will start or rotate in often. Here are five things to watch for tonight as the 49ers face the Chargers in their second preseason game
How Kyle Shanahan allocates the time his quarterbacks play
It’s no secret that Jimmy Garoppolo will start the game, so the real mystery is how much playing time Shanahan is willing to give Trey Lance with the first-team offense.
While Shanahan and the powers at be have been steadfast in their support of Garoppolo, the starting quarterback position is far from set in stone, and Lance has the chance to skyrocket his stock by having a strong performance with the first team.