Yesterday’s preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders in the opening game for the 49ers elicited some strong responses among the NFL world and the 49ers fan base.
Across the board, the 49ers struggled (without starters) with just a few bright spots, but that didn’t stop fans, analysts, and pundits from sharing their strong opinions.
Let’s begin with Trey Lance’s day. Looking at Lance’s stat line of 10/15, 112 yards, 1 TD, 0 INT, and 111.0 passer rating would imply Lance was sharp and decisive in his only half of play.
While there is no doubt that Lance improved as the second-string offensive line played better and the game went along, those stats are not indicative of Lance’s play and struggles on Sunday.