The 49ers took the field for their first preseason game of the year against the Kansas City Chiefs and lost 19-16 in the Super Bowl LIV rematch. Head coach Kyle Shanahan would have surely preferred to start the 2021 season with a victory, but as with any preseason game, the result is far less important than individual performances. As the coaching staff and front office look to solidify their depth chart and roster for the regular season, which players saw their stock most impacted by their opportunities?
Stock Up: QB Trey Lance
Lance’s final stat line might pale in comparison to other rookie quarterbacks like Justin Fields, but his 5 completions on 14 attempts far from tells the full story.