It’s the old NFL next-man-up scenario, and the injury to Jordan Watkins of the San Francisco 49ers provided an opportunity at the receiver position. And that’s where one of two roster hopefuls improved their stock after the loss to the Broncos.

The San Francisco 49ers enter training camp with a bus full of hungry rookies looking to take advantage of their preseason opportunities. With 11 draft picks in 2025, there is a crowded bunch hoping to make the roster,

Here are the highs, lows and good deeds from the 49ers’ preseason-opening 30-9 loss to the Denver Broncos on Saturday night at Levi’s Stadium.