San Francisco 49ers defeat Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in preseason

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Los Angeles Chargers 41-17 in a preseason matchup at SoFi Stadium. Jacob Cowing provided a highlight for the 49ers with an 83-yard punt return for a touchdown. San Francisco's defense held the Chargers to a three-and-out on their opening drive, and the team built a 20-3 lead by halftime.

Quarterback Brock Purdy made his preseason debut, completing 4 of 6 passes for 29 yards. Purdy has expressed a desire to utilize more mobility and scrambling to aid the offense this season. The Chargers' offense, led by Justin Herbert in his first preseason appearance, struggled with discipline and procedural penalties, resulting in a limited offensive output.

Beyond the game, the 49ers are evaluating roster depth as the cut deadline approaches. Players such as rookie wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and running back Kaelon Black have shown notable performance during the preseason. Additionally, 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and his wife, Jenna, recently shared updates regarding their family life on social media.