5-0 49ers leave August loss to Chargers behind

San Francisco holds pick in every 2027 round

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Remember when the Chargers dominated the 49ers in August? About that … ⤵️ https://t.co/lx3GPXo0ah Via @VicTafur on X

What happened: Los Angeles Chargers beat San Francisco 49ers in August preseason play. San Francisco is 5-0 in mid-October of the 2026 regular season.

Why it matters: The gap highlights the limited predictive value of August results. San Francisco's unbeaten start moved attention to pass-rush depth before the trade deadline.

What to watch: Watch whether San Francisco adds pass-rush help before the deadline.

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@VicTafur 2026-10-16T14:59:24.998212+00:00

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