49ers face Chargers in preseason game with key questions to answer
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 11:03 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

The San Francisco 49ers visit the Los Angeles Chargers for their second preseason game on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. This matchup follows the 49ers’ difficult opener against the Titans, highlighting the increased challenge posed by the Chargers, considered a Super Bowl contender. Key focus areas include the performance of starters, particularly quarterback Brock Purdy, and the impact of rookie De'Zhaun Stribling. Other points of interest are the starting left guard position and the effectiveness of the secondary against a strong Chargers offense. The game is currently ongoing.
- •49ers face Chargers at SoFi Stadium in Week 2 of the preseason.
- •Brock Purdy looks to improve after mixed practice results against the Chargers.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling aims for continued impact alongside Purdy after a strong preseason opener.
- •Starting left guard competition involves rookies Carver Willis and veteran Robert Jones.
- •49ers secondary must rebound against a potent Chargers receiving corps.
- 11:03 AMYahoo Sports — 6 key questions for 49ers to answer in preseason game vs. Chargers
"There are a handful of questions we'll be looking to answer in the San Francisco 49ers' preseason matchup vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
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