Rookie quarterback Trey Lance, the third overall pick in the 2021 draft, will make the first start of his NFL career on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals.
So, what does this mean for 49ers offense?
While there will be some tweaks, the offense will look very similar to what we’ve seen since Shanahan took over in 2017.
There are a number of concepts that have been a part of the 49ers offensive system that Trey Lance is familiar with from his time at North Dakota State. Here are some examples of what we could see from a Lance-led offense on Sunday.