
The 49ers open up their preseason slate Sunday at Allegiant Stadium vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. While it marks the first game of the year for San Francisco, the scoreboard is far less consequential than the battle going on on the 49ers’ side of the field between Trey Lance and Sam Darnold.
Lance vs. Darnold is the No. 1 position battle in camp for the 49ers and Sunday will be the first real opportunity to see them both in action against an opposing defense. It could be a substantial turning point for the fate of the team’s QB depth chart.