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Kurtis Rourke, Jaden Dugger star in 49ers preseason opener against Titans

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Last updated Aug 14, 2026

Kurtis Rourke, Jaden Dugger star in 49ers preseason opener against Titans

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers faced the Tennessee Titans in their first preseason game on August 13, 2026. Kurtis Rourke displayed impressive performance, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards before a rib injury ended his night. Jaden Dugger also emerged as a key player on defense with two tackles, while wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling led with seven receptions for 63 yards. As the 49ers prepare for the upcoming regular season, these performances will influence roster decisions.

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•Rourke completed 12 of 14 passes before leaving due to injury.
•Dugger made two tackles in his NFL debut, contending for a starting spot.
•Stribling was the leading receiver with seven catches for 63 yards.
•The game marked the preseason opener for both teams.
•Rourke competes with Adrian Martinez for the third quarterback position.

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