Young Guns Shine in Preseason Win | San Francisco 49ers News

The 49ers closed preseason with a gritty 18-12 win over the Raiders, giving young players a crucial stage to shine before their regular-season opener in Australia. Despite early struggles and penalties, key rookies delivered: linebacker Tatum Bethune had a breakout game with nine tackles, an interception, and a tackle for loss, while Jaden Dugger led the team with 10 tackles and two QB hits — sparking talk of him starting. On offense, Jordan Watkins made waves with four catches for 64 yards and added versatility on special teams, possibly securing a bigger role with injuries at receiver. This win wasn’t just about victory — it was about proving you belong. 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/612d788e8821cc18