49ers likely to rest starters in final preseason game against Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers will likely rest most starters in their preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday. Head coach Kyle Shanahan stated that the team plans to follow a similar approach as in Week 1, focusing on player health ahead of their regular season opener against the Los Angeles Rams in Australia. With over 20 players dealing with injuries, including notable names like Christian McCaffrey and Nick Bosa, the 49ers are prioritizing recovery. Shanahan confirmed that he will not be calling plays during this game, leaving that responsibility to offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak, although he is expected to take over for the season opener. One area to watch is the cornerback competition between Renardo Green and Jack Jones, with the latter seeing more action so far in the preseason.

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