Raiders’ Ashton Jeanty Shows Big-Play Ability in Joint Practice with the 49ers
Coach Kyle Shanahan plans to play several starters despite limited healthy defensive players and key injuries, managing roster depth ahead of the Raiders preseason game.
- The San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders held a joint practice on Thursday at the Raiders' facility ahead of their Saturday preseason game at Allegiant Stadium.
- The 49ers entered the practice with significant injuries limiting depth, missing about 20 players including starters on defense and offensive lineman Andre Dillard on injured reserve.
- During practice, key plays included an interception by Chase Lucas and a pass breakup by Dallis Flowers, while Jake Moody succeeded on a roughly 50-yard field-goal attempt amidst a two-hour session watched by over 2,000 fans.
- Raiders quarterback Geno Smith described continuous improvement and learning with each experience, while 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan expressed hope that quarterback Brock Purdy might play Saturday despite previous injury-related absence.
- The practice and injury challenges suggest the 49ers must carefully balance playing starters to prepare for the game without risking new injuries, while the Raiders appear healthier going into the preseason matchup.
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