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With many of the starters expected to play in the preseason finale against the Houston Texans, the San Francisco 49ers announced that the following 16 ...

"The first week, I really wasn't out there that much," Samuel said after Thursday's joint practice with the Minnesota Vikings. The NFL Top 100 Players list is respected by players because it is voted on by their peers. On Wednesday, head coach Kyle Shanahan said that the plan is to have his starters play for a couple of drives. The list is in its 12th season on NFL Network. The voting is based on performance during the previous year and predicted performance during the upcoming season. They haven't played since the first game of the preseason.

Analyzing the top five things to watch in the San Francisco 49ers' preseason finale against the Houston Texans.

He knows where to go with the ball. He knows the offense. It will be interesting to see if the 49ers play undrafted rookie free agent Jordan Mason with the starters, because he has had the best offseason of all the 49ers running backs. If he can't go, who should be the next man up? Here are the top five things to watch in this game in ascending order of importance: most likely will start at running back against the Texans, because he's a vet, and he runs extremely hard.

Tom Fornelli revealed his NFL preseason 2022 best bets for Houston vs. San Francisco on Thursday.

[Los Angeles Rams](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/LAR/los-angeles-rams/). Here are the [NFL odds](https://www.sportsline.com/nfl/odds/) and betting lines for 49ers vs. In two preseason games, Camp has three receptions for 62 yards (20.7 average) and one touchdown. [Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the 49ers vs. [You can head to SportsLine to see Fornelli's picks](https://www.sportsline.com/insiders/49ers-texans-line-odds-spread-pick-for-thursdays-nfl-preseason-matchup-from-san-francisco-expert/#ttag=08242022_agg_cbssports_picks_football_nfl_tomfornelli_49ersTexanspreseason). In his four-year collegiate career at Georgia Tech, Camp caught 48 passes for 808 yards (16.8 average) and five scores. In two preseason games, Gray has four receptions for 123 yards (30.8 average) and one touchdown. Last season at SMU, he had 49 receptions for 803 yards (16.4 average) and nine scores. [Deshaun Watson](/nfl/players/2133482/deshaun-watson/), the [Houston Texans](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/HOU/houston-texans/) are expected to give a long look at their quarterback position when they take on the [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SF/san-francisco-49ers/) in the final [preseason game](/nfl/schedules) for both teams on Thursday. He also showed he could use his legs effectively, rushing 38 times for 168 yards (4.4 average) and one touchdown. Now, Fornelli has zoned in on 49ers vs. Starting quarterback [Davis Mills](/nfl/players/2867381/davis-mills/), who has been up-and-down during camp and the preseason, is expected to see action, with [Kyle Allen](/nfl/players/2131782/kyle-allen/) and [Jeff Driskel](/nfl/players/1824745/jeff-driskel/) also expected to play.

In his first two preseason games, undrafted rookie running back Jordan Mason has become a fan favorite among the 49ers Faithful, who are hopeful he can make ...

My major milestone was being in the press box of the San Antonio Commanders game for the Mesquite and being apart of a press conference with the Medina County Sheriff and other local news outlets. Since I have written for the Ranger of San Antonio College, the News Bulletin and the Mesquite of Texas A&M San Antonio, I met many people and went to a lot of events. "I think that they fit my run style." We had to share the carries." After graduating from San Antonio College in 2018, I worked for the Castroville News Bulletin before going to A&M San Antonio to get my communications degree. Though I follow football and basketball, I started to have a new love of cultures around the world.

Purdy reminds me so much of Nick Mullens, a former 49ers quarterback who may not have had eye-popping physical traits but was a tough football player who made ...

Having a reliable offensive line is important regardless of who you have at quarterback, but the significance is amplified when you have a young signal-caller under center. Arguably the biggest question mark on a loaded 49ers roster, it will be interesting to see how the starters look together with the reps they get. Still, it’s fair to wonder at this point if that’s enough to justify a roster spot for Sermon when he has been objectively outplayed by multiple players who find themselves on the roster bubble. I still think Sudfeld has the edge, and in an ideal world, you carry Sudfeld as the backup this year with Purdy on the practice squad. Hasty has experience in the system, and Mason has racked up an impressive 4.07 yards after contact per carry during the preseason. However, rookie 7th-round pick Brock Purdy has made a strong case for Kyle Shanahan to at least consider Purdy for a position that felt like a slam dunk for Sudfeld not too long ago.

The NFL reached out to San Francisco 49ers safety George Odum this week to alert him that the league has fined him $5305. The reason?

"I'd like him to continue getting work so he can get all the rust off and things like that. Among the things Shanahan discussed was the team's unexpected decision to release veteran cornerback Darqueze Dennard as well as what he's seen from rookie Samuel Womack, who seems to be zeroing in on the open nickel cornerback spot. The team might even add someone to the defensive backfield for He was credited with a tackle, a pass defensed, and an interception this past weekend against the Vikings. "Specifically, your pants failed to cover the knee area," wrote NFL Vice President of Football Compliance Akil Coad in the letter. this week to alert him that the league has fined him $5,305.

George Odum was not happy after being fined more than $5000 for supposedly violating an obscure NFL rule.

the Houston Texans. [Download and follow the 49ers Talk Podcast](https://art19.com/shows/49ers-talk) not fully covering his knees on the field. troll Cowboys and their fans, rank 49ers higher](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/stephen-smith-belittles-cowboys-has-49ers-ahead-them-funny-troll) [second time a strange NFL rule](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/kliff-kingsbury-defends-swaggy-kyle-shanahan-over-bizarre-nfl-hat-rules) has impacted the 49ers organization. [posted the letter from the NFL](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/george-odum-ready-compete-new-49ers-role-safety) on Twitter along with a photo of himself from the game where he was accused of committing the violation.

The San Francisco 49ers will finish off their preseason against the Houston Texans, and here are some bold predictions.

The game versus the Texans should be the deciding factor of who is the No. Sudfeld only has four games in the NFL since entering the league in 2016. As a returner to the roster, Nate Sudfeld has a advantage over 2022 Mr. In Week 2 of the preseason, Turner had a nice game to help his cause. With such close scores, it would be a surprise if the preseason finale follows the same path. Lance will see who will continue to be part of this journey, and much of it depends on how things go in the preseason finale. The Texans’ victories have both been one-score games, 17-13 against the New Orleans Saints and 24-20 in the matchup with the Los Angeles Rams. In the prior two games, he completed 21 of his 28 pass attempts for 205 yards and two touchdowns with no interceptions. With a final cut date approaching, the running department for the 49ers still needs to determine its last roster spots. The San Francisco 49ers will try to stay undefeated in the preseason as they face the Houston Texans on Thursday. However, the team has failed to score a rushing touchdown. Following a heartbreaking 20-17 playoff loss against the eventual champion Los Angeles Rams, the 49ers will have a different face for 2022.

The raw numbers aren't bad, especially when considering the play of the offensive line. Neither of the 49ers starting offensive tackles played and it showed.

Overall it was a frenetic effort that’s hard to parse because the offensive line’s play was so bad. The raw numbers aren’t bad, especially when considering the play of the offensive line. He finished the evening 7-of-11 for 49 yards in three scoreless drives.

Ward suffered what coach Kyle Shanahan called a "pretty bad" hamstring injury on Aug. 14, and though the Niners acknowledged he would miss some time, it could ...

That means the Niners will have to carry Ward on the 53-man roster until after 4 p.m. [Dontae Johnson](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/16893/dontae-johnson), who is entering his ninth NFL season, moved from cornerback to safety in camp and is getting a long look at free safety after returning from a rib injury recently. "He allows us to do what we do," Lynch said on Amazon's broadcast.

Pass protection woes from training camp come to the light for the 49ers in their preseason finale against the Texans.

There’s going to be a lot of ups and downs for the season, but the hope is that playing time reduces those down moments. It feels like the performance of Lance and the offensive line are going to be the same season, which is a roller coaster. Even if McGlinchey is fine by the time the regular season is here, I’m not sure he is going to remain unscathed and not miss time as he continues to recover from a torn quad and now a knee injury. But McGlinchey does have a chance to miss Week 1 according to Kyle Shanahan and the interior offensive line is still a work in progress. There is no better time to have porous protection than the preseason finale. Now it was just a preseason game, so it’s okay to get the bad plays out of the way to see where they can get corrected.

Fans continue to wait for a resolution to one of the biggest San Francisco 49ers storylines of the offseason. What will happen with quarterback Jimmy ...

As the 49ers continue to hope a trade suitor will emerge before Week 1, York insists the team is willing to hold onto Garoppolo, if it comes down The market for a trade is almost completely dried up, especially with teams understanding that the organization will likely move on in ten days. It might just be that the best scenario is for both sides to work together to stay together for this year, so that the 49ers can have a capable No. With the August 30th cutdown date looming, it's becoming more realistic that the San Francisco 49ers will release quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. That's because the 49ers can't find a trade partner for the quarterback with a 33-14 record as a starter. There is also the concern that the Seahawks could sign Garoppolo should the 49ers release him. The Browns might be the 49ers' last hope. "And I know around the 49ers, that It gives the 49ers the depth behind basically a rookie quarterback, and it gives Jimmy Garoppolo maybe his best option if, again, both sides agree to do that." . "And Jimmy Garoppolo is going to have to decide whether he's willing to restructure his contract and stay in San Francisco, or whether he wants to move on and become a free agent. Garoppolo remaining in the locker room, backing up his one-time protégé, might be awkward. ? Will a trade partner suddenly emerge at the last minute?

Here are the grades for the 49ers' performance during their 17-0 preseason loss to the Houston Texans. QUARTERBACKS: C. Trey Lance completed 7 of 11 pass ...

After an entire offseason, the biggest criticism of Womack is that he's too sticky in coverage and at times can get flagged. started and gained 16 rushing yards on 3 carries -- he might be the best running back on the team. Mason is better than Davis-Price and Sermon, and should make the team. Then Jordan Mason entered the game and had a couple nice runs that were called back due to holding penalties. But the offense couldn't find a rhythm because of the offensive linemen (more on them in a minute) couldn't block. He also threw a perfect deep pass to Deebo Samuel, who couldn't separate vertically from the cornerback (more on Deebo in a minute).

The San Francisco 49ers didn't give QB Trey Lance much time to thrive in their final...

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Davis Mills threw a touchdown pass to Chris Moore to help the Houston Texans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-0 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for ...

Texans defensive tackle Roy Lopez was sidelined with a “soft tissue injury,” Smith said and is expected to play Week 1. The Texans observed a pregame moment of silence and video tribute for former team president Jamey Rootes. “And defensively, whenever you can get a shutout, that’s big.” It was sloppy play, and I wish it would have been clean.” Two of the drives ended in punts and one ended on downs. “And that’s what we did.”

49ers general manager John Lynch told Amazon Prime's NFL broadcast that Jimmie Ward could go on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.

Ward will miss at least the 49ers’ first four games. The 49ers may be without free safety Jimmie Ward for at least the first four weeks of the season. At this point Ward will need to be named to the initial 53-man roster before going on short-term IR.

Trey Lance made some good throws against the Texans, but missed a few intended for George Kittle and Deebo Samuel.

The 49ers believe Lance is in a good position because he does not have to do everything by himself. The 49ers still hope to The 49ers find themselves in a unique position this season. In the past two NFL preseasons, Lance has 57 more pass attempts. The 49ers collected five first downs, including one on a penalty for illegal contact. Lance completed 7 of 11 passes for 49 yards against the Texans.

Mills did just that, throwing a touchdown pass to Chris Moore to help the Texans beat the San Francisco 49ers 17-0 on Thursday night. “We just wanted to come out and put together a good drive and put up some points,” Mills said.

Defensive tackle [Akeem Spence](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15958/akeem-spence) was evaluated for a concussion. Texans defensive tackle [Roy Lopez](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040805/roy-lopez) was sidelined with a “soft tissue injury,” Smith said and is expected to play Week 1. [Dameon Pierce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360238/dameon-pierce) scored on a 1-yard run that capped off a lengthy drive on the Texans’ first possession. The Texans observed a pregame moment of silence and video tribute for former team president Jamey Rootes. [Matt Ammendola](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3919602/matt-ammendola) made a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter to put Houston up 17-0. “And defensively, whenever you can get a shutout, that’s big.” It was sloppy play, and I wish it would have been clean.” When we did play good defense, I thought we had a couple bad penalties that kept them on the field. Two of the drives ended in punts and one ended on downs. I’m not going to make a bigger deal out of it than we need to. Mills was 6 for 10 for 58 yards with an interception. “And that’s what we did.”

The first passing play from Trey Lance went for 15 yards as he rolled out and hit Kyle Juszczyk outside of the numbers. His next pass was incomplete to ...

As a veteran, you’d like to see him not backpedal in the end zone and drive on a vertical route down the seam. Tashaun Gipson was on the wrong end of the touchdown. After the defense got a stop, Lance came out for a third drive. The extra first down put Hoston in a position for another score. However, Purdy had an interception that he’d like to have back in the fourth quarter. The second drive for Lance began with a sack where three of the five offensive linemen were beaten. The offense was bailed out on an illegal contact penalty on 3rd & 17 but was unable to generate a first down after. The offense couldn’t get much of anything done during the first half. Speaking of running, Aaron Banks got in the pancake column: [Texans](https://www.battleredblog.com/) ran the ball down the throat of the [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/) after Samson Ebukam started the game with a sack. The His next pass was incomplete to Brandon Aiyuk, while his third was a deep shot on 3rd & 2 was slightly underthrown to Deebo.

It was believed San Francisco 49ers safety Jimmie Ward could miss the 2022 season opener vs. the Chicago Bears due to his hamstring injury, but now, ...

[NFL Draft](/nfl/draft) out of Northern Illinois. [San Francisco 49ers](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/SF/san-francisco-49ers/) safety [Jimmie Ward](/nfl/players/1762370/jimmie-ward/) could miss the 2022 season opener vs. the [Chicago Bears](https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/teams/CHI/chicago-bears/) due to his hamstring injury, but now, it's looking like he could miss several regular-season games.

Shortly after his initial comments, NBC Sports Bay Area's Jennifer Lee Chan spoke with Lynch, who confirmed that Ward likely will start the season on IR but ...

If Ward goes on injured reserve, the first game in which he could appear would be Oct. Any player who goes on injured reserve is ineligible to play for four games. Lynch made his comments during the Thursday Night Football pregame show on Prime Video.

The preseason is over. What we took away from the San Francisco 49ers' 17-0 loss to the Houston Texans.

Yet the lack of convincing options at San Francisco’s disposal when either of their starting tackles are missing is of substantial concern, particularly with McGlinchey’s status for Week 1 up in the air due to irritation to his surgically repaired knee. It was also an up-and-down night for the Niners’ prospective starters on the interior of the offensive line. The defensive end registered a sack on the first San Francisco defensive series of the game and later produced a pressure that led to a Jordan Willis sack of Davis Mills.

49ers quarterback Trey Lance is approaching Thursday night's dismal loss to the Houston Texans in the best way possible -- he's going to learn from it, ...

"I'd like them to get a couple of drives," Shanahan revealed on the Murph & Mac show. The veteran Sudfeld finished 5-of-10 for 49 yards against the Texans with one interception, while the rookie Purdy threw for 182 yards and one interception on 13-of-20 passing. "I just want them to go out and have a little bit of the continuity of the offense. As was the case in the previous two 49ers preseason games, Thursday night's matchup against the Houston Texans was a chance for 49ers backup quarterbacks Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy to get extended playing time and prove they deserve to be this season's No. On Wednesday morning, Shanahan had a better idea of the plan as he participated in his weekly KNBR interview. Lance is eagerly anticipating the start of the regular season, but he knows there's a lot of work still to be done before they face the Bears on September 11. The offense remains a work in progress, and they'll have the days ahead to come together as a unit before taking the field in Chicago. "I haven't decided exactly (on the plan)," Shanahan said after Tuesday's practice. "It never feels good to lose, but we'll learn from it, turn the page -- not going to make a bigger deal out of it than we need to for sure. But like I said, we're not going to make too big of a deal out of it. and wasn't able to establish a rhythm during his brief time in the game. But, as is the case with any preseason game, there were plenty of valuable opportunities for the team's younger players, with some of those going to Lance as he prepares to open his first full season as the 49ers' starting quarterback.

Get a recap of the San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans football game.

Texans defensive tackle [Roy Lopez](http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4040805/roy-lopez) was sidelined with a “soft tissue injury,” Smith said and is expected to play Week 1. [Dameon Pierce](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/4360238/dameon-pierce) scored on a 1-yard run that capped off a lengthy drive on the Texans’ first possession. Defensive tackle [Akeem Spence](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/15958/akeem-spence) was evaluated for a concussion. The Texans observed a pregame moment of silence and video tribute for former team president Jamey Rootes. [Matt Ammendola](https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/3919602/matt-ammendola) made a 45-yard field goal in the third quarter to put Houston up 17-0. “And defensively, whenever you can get a shutout, that’s big.” It was sloppy play, and I wish it would have been clean.” When we did play good defense, I thought we had a couple bad penalties that kept them on the field. Two of the drives ended in punts and one ended on downs. I’m not going to make a bigger deal out of it than we need to. Mills was 6 for 10 for 58 yards with an interception. “And that’s what we did.”

The 49ers on Thursday night in Houston looked like a team ready to wrap up their preseason. They fell 17-0 to the Texans in a game where most of their ...

– Nice ball from Purdy to Dwelley down the middle. – Brock Purdy is in to run the two-minute drill. He threw a strike down the field to Jauan Jennings. – Ebukam is a terror. – At this point Sermon is struggling thanks to the offensive line. He’s made a couple of impact plays in the run and pass. – A Tariq Castro-Fields sighting! – Bad throw on the run from Lance. – Nice throw on the run from Trey Lance for a first down. The fifth-round pick is having a really nice preseason. – Tight coverage by Samuel Womack on a second-and-1 shot to Chris Conley. The fullback slipped ahead for a first down.

San Francisco 49ers rookie cornerback Samuel Womack was one of the team's very few...

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Follow along with 49ers.com for in-game updates and highlights during the team's preseason Week 3 matchup at NRG Stadium.

49ers rookie cornerback Samuel Womack has been exceptional in the preseason and if he hadn't already cemented his job as the starting nickel cornerback, ...

3d The ensuing tip went right to safety Tarvarius Moore who hauled it in for his first interception of the preseason. After a 49ers turnover, the defense generated a takeaway in the red zone when Womack wrestled a pass away from a Texans receiver.

The 49ers' preseason is over following a 17-0 loss vs. the Texans in Houston. That was our last look at the team before they make their final cuts ahead of ...

Tashaun Gipson will likely be cut, but San Francisco could turn back to him to fill out the safety room while Ward is out. The 2021 third-round pick missed the last two preseason games with a knee injury. The rookie also had some issues getting off blocks against a running back playing fullback. And not in a good way. Thursday night did offer enough to make a couple tweaks from our last guess after the second preseason game. That means we’ll have one more chance to project what the 53-man roster will look like after final cuts.

San Francisco fell short in its preseason finale, dropping Thursday night's contest versus the Houston Texans 17-0.

The Texans scored a touchdown on the next play. [Samuel Womack III](/team/players-roster/samuel-womack-iii/) on a pass deflection, No. San Francisco racked up seven penalties for 54 yards in the first half — with four of those flags belonging to the offense. [Trent Williams](/team/players-roster/trent-williams/) was felt in this game, especially in pass protection. Omenihu's late third quarter sack cost the Texans eight yards and set them up for a third-and-long keeping them outside of the red zone. While most of the expected starters on offense played in a limited capacity, the absence of left tackle

Kyle Shanahan says "You've got to keep working on that continuity throughout the year."

You could argue things would look a lot rosier if a certain quarterback wasn’t on the roster and that money was used to franchise Laken Tomlinson, but I digress. Our daily [ 49ers in Five podcast](https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio) gives you the latest news, the most interesting press conference and radio interview clips, and everything else that you need to know - all in less time than it takes to finish your morning coffee. The other strange thing about these comments is it’s unclear who Shanahan is counting on getting back when it comes to the interior of the offensive line. Against the After the game, Kyle Shanahan tried to explain the issue. [49ers](https://www.ninersnation.com/)’ entire offensive line was a turnstile last night in Houston.

In the 49ers' final tune-up before the 2022 NFL regular season, Kyle Shanahan was planning to play starting quarterback Trey Lance for a couple of series.

He started just one full season in 2019, played just a game in 2020 because of the postponement of the FCS season due to COVID-19 and started just two games for the 49ers last season. He didn't turn the ball over but was sacked once in each of his two outings. That makes it important not to overreact to what the rookie is doing in the early stages of his first year as an NFL starter. If you remove that from the equation, Lance's display was middling; he went 10 of 15 passing for 65 yards over two appearances. to emerge from the NFC West as a playoff team. Lance wasn't necessarily able to turn those scrambles into big-time plays, but he was sacked just once and showed an ability to get the ball out of his hands. The other skill that Lance showed off during the preseason was his arm strength and talent. Lance has certainly flashed, but that's not to say that the team shouldn't have any concerns about him taking over for Garoppolo. He came into the league as a raw, unproven talent out of North Dakota State, an FCS school. Lance's outing on Thursday was his last of the 2022 NFL preseason. Left tackle Trent Williams, who is arguably the best offensive lineman in football, and Mike McGlinchey, a 6-8 behemoth right tackle, both sat out of Thursday's game. "But we'll learn from it, turn the page.

Trey Lance finished his unremarkable preseason campaign in a 17-0 loss to the Houston Texans. Lance went 7-for-11 for 49 yards, but didn't look fully ...

As it stands Garoppolo is still on the 49ers roster, and a lock to make the 53 man roster. This is a team that can win a Super Bowl, but not until Trey Lance is ready — and he’s not there yet. That gradual transition into the season would give the 49ers two more weeks to look at Lance, then if things are looking bad they can make the switch. There’s no doubt the young quarterback has shown enough flashes which are indicative of starter level play, but in order to match Garoppolo’s production these flashes need to come with regularity. It’s not fair to completely remove that touchdown from the equation, but it underscores the wildly inconsistent nature of Lance’s play. That really depends on the team’s goals, and why this whole situation has become so difficult. While other quarterbacks like Baker Mayfield and Matt Ryan found new homes, it seemed the 49ers QB was always destined to kept as a fallback play for Trey Lance. The truth is, Lance hasn’t made one impactful play outside of a 76-yard touchdown to Danny Gray in the first preseason game. In preseason Lance’s total YPA is 8.8, which is stellar — but without that one 76-yard pass it plummets to an abysmal YPA of 4.33. That represents a passer rating of 116.9, which should be cause for excitement — but it’s why we judge performance off games and not box scores. 3 pick in the We’re left with a weird quandary on what San Francisco’s priorities should be this season: Winning football games and competing, or setting themselves up for the future.

This feels like a segue to the regular season, with multiple defensive linemen listed as winners. Omenihu found himself in the backfield often. He finished the ...

It’s the preseason. The quarterbacks spent most of the night under duress, while the running backs had to deal with defenders in the backfield more often than not. If anything, we might see more designed runs for Lance early in the season as Shanahan figures out which plays he can run while the offensive line gels. Moore left the game briefly as he had to be looked at by team doctors during the game before returning. Keaton Sutherland had a false start, and he was the center. One of Ward and Jaquiski Tartt’s greatest strengths was bringing players down in the open field. You don’t expect your 2s and 3s to execute at the same level as your starters. After the game, Shanahan applauded Womack for not quitting on the times he was targeted. Ebukam’s effort doesn’t go unnoticed and will be a big reason why he’ll be in the running for runner-up in sacks on the team this year. Odum missed a tackle early on, resulting in the receiver running for a first down. This feels like a segue to the regular season, with multiple defensive linemen listed as winners. Everyone knows how deep the defensive line is, but seven tackles for loss as a unit is impressive, preseason or not.

Richard Sherman believes that the 49ers switching to Trey Lance has created the "most awkward situation" for Jimmy Garoppolo, who still remains on the ...

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NFL analyst Tony Gonzalez isn't a fan of how the 49ers have treated Jimmy Garoppolo, whose future remains uncertain.

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Did Purdy do enough to win the backup QB job?

Purdy just has a certain moxie to his game that is hard to quantify but evident the more and more you see him play. Womack has continued to display an extremely impressive amount of poise and IQ for a rookie, and based on his physical traits, he gives the 49ers some severe upside as their slot cornerback moving forward. Womack contributed to yet another turnover, the third time this postseason that Womack has been the primary reason for the 49ers defense registering a takeaway. The 49ers defensive line racked up three sacks in this game, with all three coming from players who will make the team and be an integral part of the rotation on the front four. Not only did their issues paving the way in the ground game continue in this game, but they also struggled to contain a Texans pass rush that generated three sacks and double-digit pressures. The 49ers were flagged for 11 accepted penalties for a total of 104 yards in this game, repeatedly giving the Texans momentum while halting their own.

Samson Ebukam, Jordan Willis and Charles Omenihu each registered a sack in the game. Texans quarterback Davis Mills completed six of 10 pass attempts for just ...

The list of DNPs was 16 names long on Thursday, as many of their top defensive players sat this one out. Turner made a big play on special teams for a second game in a row with a bone-jarring tackle. Samson Ebukam, Jordan Willis and Charles Omenihu each registered a sack in the game. The Texans managed to run the ball effectively, which is understandable considering the 49ers played this game without linebackers Fred Warner, Dre Greenlaw and Azeez Al-Shaair. made the start and had 16 yards on three carries. 11 against the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.

The longest-tenured 49er is dealing with a hamstring issue that will land him on the short-term Injured Reserve for the start of the regular season, ...

“You never want to lose someone like Jimmie Ward at all,” he said Thursday. 96, an honor symbolic of his importance to the 49ers. [before the team’s Aug. [signed veteran Tashaun Gipson](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/tashaun-gipson-49ers-agree-contract-veteran-join-competition-safety) earlier this week to compete alongside Tarvarius Moore and George Odum to start at safety in Ward’s absence once the season is underway. 15 practice](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-jimmie-ward-sustains-hamstring-injury-week-1-vs-bears-question), as Shanahan told reporters then the issue was “a little worse” than those some of his teammates were dealing with. [the 49ers’ 17-0 loss](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-observations-roster-decisions-remain-after-preseason-finale-loss) to the Houston Texans Thursday night at NRG Stadium, speaking of Ward’s injury.

The 49ers' offensive line was sloppy and vulnerable in a shutout loss to the Texans in the preseason finale.

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Not only does Kyle Shanahan pay attention to practice reports around the league, but it also helps with trades as the date approaches for the cuts to 53 ...

We'll decide over the next few days.” We've always, I feel like, brought in some good vets for competition, and every year it's always tough to decide on the backs. “It's how they line up with all the other positions. “Of course, just like we'll look at every other team's roster,” Shanahan said. I think we've always had some good practice squad guys, some good undrafted free agents. The 49ers have a strong group of running backs, and each of their six players figures to be on a 53-man roster or practice squad to open the season.

Trey Sermon's rookie campaign with the San Francisco 49ers can be categorized as a disappointment. The third-round pick was expected to own a more ...

He was walking very very very gingerly to the bus after practice. He was seen walking "gingerly" to the team buses after the session. San Francisco continues to give the impression that the team could hold onto Garoppolo in 2022, as unlikely as that seems. For Sermon, it may result in failing to make the roster. While it was just a preseason game, which doesn't really matter, it is obvious that there are some concerns for the 49ers offense as they prepare to kick off their 2022 campaign. It was an opportunity for a lot of young players to shine. But, more importantly, it was a chance for them to gain valuable experience. The third-round pick was expected to own a more significant role with the offense. As Barrows notes, though, it wasn't just Sermon who struggled to run the football. He automatically wanted to bounce to the outside on his runs rather than cutting inside. During Amazon's pre-game show leading to last night's preseason matchup against the Houston Texans, general manager John Lynch said Sermon struggled in an area common with young tailbacks. 's rookie campaign with the San Francisco 49ers can be categorized as a disappointment.

After watching the San Francisco 49ers offensive line on Thursday night against the Houston Texans, it's pretty clear that the unit's interior could be a ...

You can listen to the 49ers RedZone podcast from our The audio for the show is embedded above, while the video is available below. The Cleveland Browns received some closure regarding their quarterback situation earlier this week when Deshaun Watson and the NFL agreed to a settlement that earned the former Texan a $5 million fine and 11 game suspension for the 2022 NFL season. Not having Dan Brunskill in there, who has been a starter for us the last two years, has also been "I'd like them to get a couple of drives," Shanahan revealed on the Murph & Mac show. And also, not having [Mike] McGlinchey in there, and his little setback has hurt. On Wednesday morning, Shanahan had a better idea of the plan as he participated in his weekly KNBR interview. That move will be made after Tuesday's roster cut-down, allowing the safety to return after sitting out a minimum of four games. Branch reports that Ward is dealing with Grade 3 hamstring strain, the most severe grade. However, Shanahan admitted that the team has not decided on the interior O-line's Week 1 starters yet. After watching the San Francisco 49ers offensive line on Thursday night against the Houston Texans, it's pretty clear that the unit's interior could be a problem this season. That shouldn't come as a surprise considering what we've seen and heard so far.

The San Francisco 49ers lost 17-0 to the Houston Texans, putting them at 2-1 in the preseason during a game in which eight of the offensive starters played, ...

[Ross Dwelley](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/D/DwelRo00.htm)arguably had the best performance of any offensive player on the 49ers, catching all three passes of his targets for 42 yards, including a contested 30-yard catch where he held on, despite a big hit from the defending safety. [Jason Poe](/roster/player/Jason+Poe), who had mixed in with Banks alongside the first-team offense this week, also struggled, whiffing on a few blocks, while having some nice plays as well. [Tyler Kroft](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KrofTy00.htm)had two catches for 26 yards, including a nice 13-yard catch where he fought through tackles on a 3rd & 10 to move the chains. [Jeff Wilson](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WilsJe01.htm)Jr. [Jordan Mason](/roster/player/Jordan+Mason)got the next set of carries, finishing the day with seven yards on four rushes, while facing similar problems to Sermon in terms of the offensive line. Additionally, Turner dropped a highly-contested slant pass to move the chains. earned the start for the 49ers and was the best running back on the day, carrying the ball three times for 16 yards, which was by far the highest mark of any halfback. [Aaron Banks](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BankAa00.htm)and [Spencer Burford](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BurfSp00.htm)had inconsistent performances, with the former whiffing on a 4th & 2 run by Trey Sermon, disrupting the drive, while the latter committed two holding penalties. [Trent Williams](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/W/WillTr21.htm), [Daniel Brunskill](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BrunDa00.htm), and [Mike McGlinchey](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McGlMi00.htm), meaning that [Jaylon Moore](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/MoorJa04.htm)and [Colton McKivitz](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/M/McKiCo00.htm)started at left and right tackle, respectively. [Malik Turner](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/T/TurnMa00.htm)had three catches respectively, with the former having 34 receiving yards and the latter having 32 receiving yards on the day. [Brandon Aiyuk](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/A/AiyuBr00.htm)both left Saturday's contest without a catch, with the former failing to corral in a contested deep pass, although his arm was hooked by the cornerback on a no-call, while the latter only saw one attempt, which was deflected by a defensive lineman. [Brock Purdy](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/P/PurdBr00.htm)got a majority of the second-half action, including a two-minute drill to end the half, where he had a nice 26-yard completion to [Jauan Jennings](https://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/J/JennJa00.htm), but followed it with a near interception.

Former 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman comments on the team's quarterback situation with Trey Lance and Jimmy Garoppolo.

He was a great teammate and he’s being a great teammate right now,” Sherman added. During Amazon's pregame show, Sherman was asked about the 49ers' quarterback situation with Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance. They ended up on the wrong side of a 17-0 game.

And despite the seeming monotony and high risk involved with NFL preseason games, they're a must when it comes to preparing for the regular season. Really, it's ...

[the 49ers’ 17-0 loss](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/49ers-observations-roster-decisions-remain-after-preseason-finale-loss) to the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. Practicing a chip shot at your local municipal golf course might not quite measure up to the bright lights of a preseason football game. “I’m nervous watching everyone on those drives, not just the quarterback … However, preseason playing time is a necessity -- just like those extra swings taken before hitting the links. [and in his 22 snaps](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/trey-lance-points-out-ugly-stuff-49ers-texans-preseason-performance) during the preseason finale, there have been plenty of bright spots for San Francisco when it comes to their 22-year-old quarterback -- one of which was a 76-yard touchdown pass in the 49ers’ first preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers. [first-year starting quarterback Trey Lance under center](https://www.nbcsports.com/bayarea/49ers/how-trey-lance-looked-49ers-2022-preseason-finale-vs-texans) Thursday night in a game that won’t affect the team’s record.