Rookie De’Zhaun Stribling leads 49ers in passing yards despite preseason loss to Titans

San Francisco 49ers fell to the Tennessee Titans in a preseason contest, but the game highlighted contributions from several first-year players. Rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling opened the game with a reception and finished with seven catches on eight targets for 63 yards, including a 32-yard gain. The 49ers also saw defensive tackle Gracen Halton successfully block veteran left guard Peter Skoronowski three times in a series, and defensive end Bryson Eason performed well against offensive lineman Alfred Collins. Linebacker Jaden Dugger displayed notable athleticism, though he incurred a personal foul in the third quarter.

Offensively, the 49ers outgained the Titans in the first half, converting six of eleven third-down attempts. Quarterback Kurtis Rourke, who left the game with a rib injury, completed 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards and added 14 rushing yards on three scrambles. Backup quarterback Adrian Martinez struggled with accuracy on several throws. On the offensive line, Robert Jones started at left guard and Connor Colby at right guard, with Carver Willis replacing Colby in the second half after a missed assignment.

Special teams saw punter Corliss Waitman deliver a 58-yard punt, while kicker Eddy Pineiro missed a long field-goal attempt that was deemed longer than the usual distance. Cornerback Jack Jones exited early with an injury, and the secondary, including Marques Sigle and Jakob Robinson, allowed several completions and missed tackles.

Overall, the preseason game provided the coaching staff with performance data on several players who could contribute during the regular season.