The San Francisco 49ers face the Denver Broncos in their preseason opener on Saturday at Levi's Stadium. Most starters, including Brock Purdy, will not participate significantly. The game will showcase the restructured defense, particularly young linemen Alfred Collins and C.J. West. First-round pick Mykel Williams will miss the game due to a knee injury. Backup quarterback Mac Jones and third-stringer Carter Bradley are expected to see considerable playtime. The team will complete its preseason schedule facing the Raiders and Chargers before the regular season begins.
San Francisco's starters, including the newly extended Brock Purdy, are likely to sit out most if not all of the game, focusing on the remade defense.
First-round defensive end Mykel Williams injured his knee in Thursday's practice and is expected to miss Saturday's game.
Backup quarterback Mac Jones should see significant action after signing this offseason, as will new third-stringer Carter Bradley.
CBS is carrying the broadcast; in the Bay Area, tune in to KPIX-TV (channel 5) or listen on KGO (810-AM) and 107.7 The Bone (107.7-FM).
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