Football is officially back in action! The month of August is an appetizer for most football fans, but just because the games don’t count doesn’t mean preseason is meaningless. These four games go a long way in determining the 53-man rosters, which determines the trajectory of the teams throughout the year.
Many first-string players will be sitting out this game, which has become customary for Week 1 of the preseason. San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan confirmed earlier this week starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo will not suit up for the Niners, but is expected to return to action in preseason Weeks 2 and 3.