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49ers Dominate Chargers in Preseason Opener | Oakland News
The 49ers crushed the Chargers 41-17 in a preseason fireworks show, highlighted by Jacob Cowing’s jaw-dropping 83-yard punt return touchdown and Eddy Pineiro’s two field goals. Brock Purdy got his first preseason reps, while Justin Herbert struggled early. The Chargers’ offense sputtered—punting eight times and committing seven penalties—with a late pick-six not enough to turn things around. Backup QBs Mac Jones and Adrian Martinez saw action for SF, and Trey Lance played for LA. Both teams gear up for their final preseason games next Thursday: 49ers vs. Raiders, Chargers at Rams—before the…
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