Many starters, including quarterback Trey Lance, are unlikely to play in this weekend's game. Head coach Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly said that he values joint practices more than preseason games and has used this week's sessions to evaluate his players.
Below are some sights and sounds from the Thursday morning session. This page will be updated with new photos or videos as they come in.
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