49ers set to play "a number" of starters vs. Chargers on Thursday
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Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers plan to have several starters play in their Thursday night game against the Los Angeles Chargers, according to head coach Kyle Shanahan.
- Shanahan indicated that not all starters will play, but a notable number will, which is a change from their preseason opener against Tennessee where starters did not participate.
- Brock Purdy, the likely starting quarterback, may see playing time, though Shanahan has not yet confirmed this with him.
- The 49ers and Chargers conducted a joint practice on Tuesday in Los Angeles ahead of the game.
- The game between the 49ers and Chargers is scheduled to kick off at 10 p.m. ET on Thursday.
