The San Francisco 49ers beat the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in a preseason game on Thursday night, with Jacob Cowing providing the biggest spark. Cowing returns a punt for an 83-yard touchdown, and the 49ers also receive kicking contributions from Eddy Pineiro, who makes two field goals.
Quarterback action is also a focus in the early stages. Brock Purdy sees his first preseason playing time for San Francisco, completing 4 of 6 passes for 29 yards in the first quarter. On the Chargers side, Justin Herbert plays the opening series in his first preseason appearance, setting the tone for how both teams rotate starters and reserves.
