What happened: Orlovsky called De'Zhaun Stribling a potential go-to pass catcher for San Francisco. He also credited Shanahan with consistently attacking Los Angeles well.
Why it matters: A featured role would put a rookie at the center of the 49ers' passing plan immediately. The opener will test whether that preseason promise carries into a division matchup.
By the numbers: Stribling caught seven of eight targets for 63 yards in his preseason debut, an 87.5% catch rate and 9.0 yards per reception.
What to watch: Watch Stribling's target share when San Francisco faces Los Angeles in Melbourne on Sept. 10.