Team Comparison: Previewing Chargers at 49ers

Aug 30, 2017 at 05:00 AM

The San Francisco 49ers will host the Los Angeles Chargers at Levi's® Stadium for the team's final exhibition game. Thursday's contest will serve as a final showcase for those still competing for roster spots.

Here's a quick breakdown of Thursday night's matchup.

Series Highlights

Since 1987, the 49ers and Chargers have met 45 times in the preseason, with the 49ers leading the all-time preseason series 25-20.

San Francisco has won each of the past seven preseason matchups against the Chargers, including a 31-21 victory last season in San Diego.

Thursday's game will be the 15th time in the last 16 seasons that both teams have met to close out the preseason.

1 / 72

2 / 72

3 / 72

4 / 72

5 / 72

6 / 72

7 / 72

8 / 72

9 / 72

10 / 72

11 / 72

12 / 72

13 / 72

14 / 72

15 / 72

16 / 72

17 / 72

18 / 72

19 / 72

20 / 72

21 / 72

22 / 72

23 / 72

24 / 72

25 / 72

26 / 72

27 / 72

28 / 72

29 / 72

30 / 72

31 / 72

32 / 72

33 / 72

34 / 72

35 / 72

36 / 72

37 / 72

38 / 72

39 / 72

40 / 72

41 / 72

42 / 72

43 / 72

44 / 72

45 / 72

46 / 72

47 / 72

48 / 72

49 / 72

50 / 72

51 / 72

52 / 72

53 / 72

54 / 72

55 / 72

56 / 72

57 / 72

58 / 72

59 / 72

60 / 72

61 / 72

62 / 72

63 / 72

64 / 72

65 / 72

66 / 72

67 / 72

68 / 72

69 / 72

70 / 72

71 / 72

72 / 72

Advertising

This Ad will close in 3

Notes from Last Week

49ers at Vikings

The San Francisco 49ers visited the site of Super Bowl LII for their third exhibition contest, falling to the Minnesota Vikings 32-31.

Passing Leaders: Pierre Garçon completed his first nine passes of the game, including a 46-yard touchdown pass to Marquise Goodwin on the team's first offensive possession. He finished the game completing 12-of-17 attempts for 176 yards, and two touchdowns and earned a 143.3 passer rating.

Rushing Leaders:Raheem Mostert finished the night with two touchdowns on 130 yards of total offense.

Receiving Leaders:Pierre Garçon connected with Hoyer fon six catches for 64 yards.

Defensive Leaders:San Francisco's defense held the Vikings scoreless in the first half. Rookie Reuben Foster led the defense with eight tackles.

Special Teams Leaders:Victor Bolden Jr. brought back a kick return for 28 yards.

Chargers at Rams

The Chargers won their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Rams, 21-19, scoring all 21 points in the first quarter.

Passing Leaders: Quarterback Philip Rivers was perfect on Saturday, completing all six of his passes for 85 yards and a touchdown. The 14-year veteran earned a perfect 158.3 passer rating.

Rushing Leaders: Undrafted rookie Austin Ekeler led Chargers running backs with seven carries for 37 yards.

Receiving Leaders:Keenan Allen and Travis Benjamin led Chargers receivers with 45 yards a piece.

Defensive Leaders:Joey Bosa finished the game with a sack for a loss of 16 yards, and a forced fumble of Rams quarterback Jared Goff. The loose ball was returned my Melvin Ingram for a touchdown.

Special Teams Leaders: Ekeler brought back a kick return for 29 yards.Preseason Team Comparisons

Offensive Comparisons

Defensive Comparisons

This article has been reproduced in a new format and may be missing content or contain faulty links. Please use the Contact Us link in our site footer to report an issue.

Team Comparison: Previewing Chargers at 49ers

49ers vs. Chargers All-time

Related Content

49ers Begin Kicker Search as Jake Moody Battles High Ankle Sprain

Purdy Becomes Fastest 49ers QB to 50 Passings TDs; Stats and Facts from #AZvsSF

Morning Report: Breaking Down the 49ers Week 5 Loss to the Cardinals

Los 49ers Caen 24-23 Contra los Cardinals