49ers Preseason Takeaways and Roster Battles | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers’ preseason opener against the Titans ended in a 13-19 loss, but it was packed with storylines: Kurtis Rourke’s breakout performance (despite a minor injury) has him locked in at QB, while running back depth remains shaky with McCaffrey’s elite backup sidelined. Wide receiver Jordan Watkins edged out Jacob Cowing thanks to his game-day flash and durability. On defense, veteran edge rushers face stiff competition, interior linemen have spots set, and linebacker/DB battles hinge on special teams play — all eyes on Week One readiness. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8315babb42c6ee12