SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Bruce Ellington showed he appears back to full strength, while former Australian rugby league star Jarryd Hayne made his case for a spot on the 53-man roster as San Francisco beat San Diego 14-12 Thursday night to conclude the preseason.
The 49ers go into the regular season with significant questions about their offense after Colin Kaepernick and the first team failed to score a touchdown on eight preseason possessions, and they didn't play in this one. Their next test will be in the season opener Sept. 14 against Minnesota.
Ellington caught a 70-yard touchdown pass on the third snap of the game when he ran about 65 yards following a quick slant.