The 49ers lost their preseason opener to the Las Vegas Raiders, who preyed on Trey Lance for four sacks in the first half while Brock Purdy and seemingly every other starter sat out for the Niners.
LAS VEGAS — Trey Lance’s first touchdown pass in 363 days never reached its intended receiver. Instead, it nearly got intercepted, and, eventually, it bounced into Ross Dwelley’s sure hands in the end zone.But the 49ers need Lance to be both lucky and good. Otherwise, his potential job as Brock Purdy’s backup will belong to Sam Darnold, who had a pedestrian debut after Lance’s shaky, first-half duty in Sunday’s preseason opener at the Raiders.
With red-clad fans packed into Allegiant Stadium like the 49ers’ Jan. 1 triumph here, there wasn’t much to cheer for the “visiting” fans. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 13: Quarterback Trey Lance #5 of the San Francisco 49ers throws against the Las Vegas Raiders in the second quarter of a preseason game at Allegiant Stadium on August 13, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
As lucky as Lance’s touchdown pass was, his previous toss showed the play-making ability that got him drafted No. 3 overall in 2021. On that pass, he darted six paces up from the pocket before a last-second flip to Willie Snead for a 12-yard gain.
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