San Francisco 49ers project starting offensive roster for Week 1 against Rams
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 9, 2026, 4:00 AM
Last updated Sep 9, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers released an unofficial depth chart ahead of their Thursday season opener against the Los Angeles Rams. Brock Purdy remains the team's primary quarterback, supported by Mac Jones and Kurtis Rourke. The running back rotation features Christian McCaffrey, Kaelon Black, and Jordan James, though coaching staff may increase touches for reserves as McCaffrey begins his age-30 season. Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel lead a wide receiver room that expects contributions from De'Zhaun Stribling and Demarcus Robinson. Along the offensive line, Carver Willis is positioned to start at left guard while Dominick Puni takes the right guard spot. Tight end George Kittle maintains the starting role, with Jake Tonges slated for more targets if Kittle faces limited availability. The team relies on Vederian Lowe as the primary swing tackle as they finalize their lineup for the divisional contest.
- •Brock Purdy will start at quarterback for the Thursday opener.
- •The 49ers lack depth at fullback with only Kyle Juszczyk on the roster.
- •Carver Willis is projected to start at left guard.
- •Vederian Lowe serves as the team's primary swing tackle while Austen Pleasants is on injured reserve.
- •De'Zhaun Stribling could earn a larger role at wide receiver early in the season.
- 4:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers depth chart: D-line updated after injury to projected starter
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers depth chart: Projected starting defense for Week 1 vs. Rams
- 2:00 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers depth chart: Projected starting offense for Week 1 vs. Rams
"The San Francisco 49ers need a handful of players on their defensive depth chart to step up entering Week 1. We predicted what it might look like.
"The San Francisco 49ers still have some question marks on their offensive depth chart entering Week 1. We predicted what it might look like.
"There's a significant change to the San Francisco 49ers' depth chart following a brutal injury to one of their projected Week 1 starters.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 4:00 AM49ers depth chart: D-line updated after injury to projected starter
There's a significant change to the San Francisco 49ers' depth chart following a brutal injury to one of their projected Week 1 starters.
- Yahoo SportsSep 8, 2026, 2:00 AM49ers depth chart: Projected starting defense for Week 1 vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers need a handful of players on their defensive depth chart to step up entering Week 1. We predicted what it might look like.
- Yahoo SportsSep 7, 2026, 2:00 AM49ers depth chart: Projected starting offense for Week 1 vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers still have some question marks on their offensive depth chart entering Week 1. We predicted what it might look like.
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