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49ers loss vs. Chiefs showed why offensive line is a liability

Aaron Banks #65 of the San Francisco 49ers against the Kansas City Chiefs (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

The 49ers didn’t play all their starters against the Chiefs on Saturday, but many of the backup offensive linemen gave a noticeably poor performance.

While the overwhelming majority of focus from the San Francisco 49ers‘ 19-16 preseason Week 1 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday night focused on rookie quarterback Trey Lance, a growing bit of attention has started to center on the Niners offensive line.