49ers fall to the Titans, but De’Zhaun Stribling steals the show

Key Points:

• The San Francisco 49ers showcased rookie wide receiver De’Zhaun Stribling, who had a standout performance with seven receptions for 63 yards, demonstrating versatility and contested catch ability.
• Defensive rookies Gracen Halton and Bryson Eason impressed, with Halton notably beating a top left guard multiple times, indicating potential impact at defensive tackle.
• Quarterback Kurtis Rourke showed promise as a potential QB2, completing 12 of 14 passes for 101 yards before leaving with a rib injury, while Adrian Martinez struggled with consistency.
• Offensive line play saw Robert Jones and Connor Colby starting at guard, with Jones earning consideration for extended looks despite Colby’s early struggles leading to a demotion.
• The secondary faced challenges with missed tackles and poor coverage early on, and the team suffered an injury to cornerback Jack Jones, highlighting ongoing concerns in that unit.