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49ers standouts vs. Raiders: Brock Purdy’s hot start, Jake Moody’s redemption (paywall) “The rookie missed a couple of tackles for the second consecutive preseason game, but that’s just because he is moving so fast. Martin had a sack and also later punched the ball out on a deep throw to a tight end, forcing an incompletion.
“He came around and had some really good hits,” Shanahan said. “He had that sack on a third down, and I saw a lot of good things. I am excited to watch the film on the plane.”
Dominick Puni to miss multiple weeks with PCL injury from 49ers-Raiders game
“It appears the 49ers avoided any serious injuries, which feels like a bigger win than the actual victory they recorded against the Raiders.”
49ers’ Brock Purdy reconnects with Brandon Aiyuk, relies on Ricky Pearsall in Las Vegas (paywall)
“Fans had heard of the promising Purdy-Pearsall connection all training camp.
What they showed in almost six minutes of game action was proof of concept.
They worked out together down in Florida during the offseason, and camp has largely allowed Purdy and Pearsall to focus on their chemistry sans Aiyuk and veteran Jauan Jennings, who has not practiced since late July with a calf injury (and a pending extension request).
“Ricky’s a real good route runner, sometimes he gets too concerned with beating the guy, understanding that he’s got to do it in the time of when Brock’s looking at him,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said. “That’s something those guys have really been working through and getting really good at.”
Purdy found Pearsall on the game’s first two plays from scrimmage to move the sticks. Then, on a third-and-18, Purdy went back to the well: a 21-yard strike to Pearsall, who ran a dig into the soft spot of the Raiders’ zone defense to preserve the drive.“
What we learned as Jake Moody’s game-winning 59-yard FG lifts 49ers over Raiders
“The Raiders had a chance to drive down the field in the final minute to attempt to win the game, but quarterback Cam Miller was intercepted by 49ers safety Jaylen Mahoney with 21 seconds remaining.
Third-string quarterback Carter Bradley threw two incompletions before Moody trotted on the field and kicked the 49ers to victory.
Jones completed 13 of 16 of his pass attempts for 135 yards and was intercepted once.
Bradley finished the game for the 49ers, completing 8 of 13 passes for 96 yards.
Robbie Chosen led 49ers receivers with five receptions for 92 yards. Ke’Shawn Vaughn paced the backfield with 24 yards on nine carries.“
Ben Bartch’s improbable path to becoming 49ers starter built on bulk via vile smoothies (paywall)
“Bartch is a free spirit who has a kindred spirit in larger-than-life tight end George Kittle. They recently discussed a quote that captures their shared outlook: You don’t have to be fearless to be brave.
Bartch’s improbable path to the NFL hasn’t been his only adventure. He studied abroad in South Africa in...
