Trey Lance to start 49ers preseason opener Sunday

San Francisco 49ers QB Trey Lance will start the team’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, head coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR

Fantasy Impact: Shanahan said that the expectation is for Lance to play most of the first half for the 49ers. This is a sign that he may be viewed as the favorite over QB Sam Darnold in the 49ers’ QB rotation. Brock Purdy, recovering from injury, was cleared for camp a couple of weeks ago, but the 49ers will likely hold him out of preseason action to preserve him to play as early in the regular season as he can. Lance has gotten very few opportunities to perform in real games for the 49ers, and preseason action will be crucial for his chances to return to good favor and see the field in 2023 for the 49ers.

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