Live updates: 49ers vs. Chiefs in preseason, Saturday night
Join us for in-game insights and analysis Saturday when the 49ers face the Chiefs in Kansas City at 5 p.m. in Week 3 of the preseason schedule.
While the outcome of preseason games are meaningless, it would be significant if 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could bounce back from a rough start a week ago, not to mention how satisfying it would be to play well where he tore his ACL last September.
Garoppolo, who went just 1-for-6 for zero yards and an ugly interception in 11 snaps against the Broncos last week, is scheduled to play at least the first half against the Chiefs (1-1).
In addition, the 49ers are also eagerly anticipating free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander’s debut in red & gold. Alexander, who also suffered a torn ACL nearly a year ago while playing for Tampa Bay, will get a chance to chase defending NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes.
Mahomes, who also had a rough game last week in a 17-7 loss to the Steelers, will play at least a couple of series with Kansas City’s first-team offense. Mahomes went just 2-of-5 for 11 yards in two series a week ago Saturday.
After Saturday night’s game, the 49ers will close out the preseason next Thursday against the Chargers at Levi’s Stadium.