49ers QB to Miss Preseason Finale vs. Chargers
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Chargers must address cornerback weakness before Week 1. Trading for L’Jarius Sneed strengthens defense, boosts playoff hopes, and maximizes Herbert’s prime.
The Los Angeles Chargers added a former first round pick to their quarterback room, who shared his goal with the team.
Chargers WR Quentin Johnston suffered a concussion after a brutal hit vs. Rams. Though moving and talking after, lingering symptoms threaten his early-season availability, a major setback for Los Angeles’ offense.
That being said, Houston's offensive line is still viewed as a major area of weakness for the team heading into 2025, as evidenced by the fact that quarterback C.J. Stroud was sacked 52 times in 2024. That certainly played a significant role in his sophomore slump.
Jim Harbaugh said there is no update on Najee Harris. “When Najee’s ready to play he’ll be ready to play. To take it past today would be going over the legal limit.” Said Tre’ Harris is working through some tightness. Harris wont be at practice today.
Chargers veteran Khalil Mack had high praise for rookie running back Omarion Hampton as training camp winds down.
Broadcast and streaming information for the San Francisco 49ers preseason matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's® Stadium.
Los Angeles’ special teams also got a punt return TD, and the team’s defense has done a great job of limiting opposing offenses. The Chargers’ performance in all three phases of the game has been superior to the 49ers in the preseason, and I’ll take them to cover this small spread.
The Chargers have had some elite teams over their years in San Diego and Los Angeles, but have yet to win the ultimate prize.
Matlock entered the NFL as a sixth-round pick in 2023 as a defensive lineman. But during his second season, he started learning the fullback position, too, becoming a two-way player under Jim Harbaugh who even has his own special gray jersey in practices.