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San Francisco 49ers and Tennessee Titans preseason matchup

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Following a physical joint training camp marked by multiple fights and player ejections, the Tennessee Titans defeated the San Francisco 49ers 19-13 in their NFL preseason opener at Levi’s Stadium. The game served as the sideline debut for Titans head coach Robert ~~Saleh.~~ Saleh, who played most of his starters to gain live reps against his former team. Tennessee’s offense relied on a strong rushing attack that totaled 167 yards, highlighted by a 5-yard touchdown run from Tony Pollard. Kicker Joey Slye contributed significantly by converting four field goals. Second-year quarterback Cam Ward saw limited action, completing 5 3 of 12 8 passes for ~~57 yards.~~ 23 yards during his three drives. The 49ers utilized the matchup to evaluate ~~depth, with rookie~~ depth and rookies, opting to rest established veterans such as Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey. Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling ~~recording~~ recorded seven catches for 62 ~~yards. San Francisco opted~~ yards, including a 32-yard gain; his performance has drawn comparisons to ~~rest starters such as Brock Purdy~~ former receiver Michael Crabtree due to his physicality and ~~Christian McCaffrey.~~ downfield threat capability. However, the game was overshadowed by an injury to 49ers quarterback Kurtis Rourke. Rourke was taken to the hospital after a hit during a quarterback draw. Head coach Kyle Shanahan reported that Rourke was “struggling to breathe due to a potential rib injury,” though early indications suggested no broken ribs.

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