Kyle Shanahan remains non-committal about the final preseason QB plan for the 49ers, citing two more practices before deciding who starts against the Chargers. With Mac Jones sidelined, San Francisco added Nate Sudfeld, and Brock Purdy’s status is still up in the air for the finale. If Purdy doesn’t start, Sudfeld or Carter Bradley would handle early snaps, Bradley serving as the third QB. The setup points to a measured, injury-averse approach that could limit starter exposure.

For fantasy audiences, the key is the variability in the QB depth chart. Purdy could see limited action, elevating Sudfeld’s early-game value or Bradley’s late-game involvement. Shanahan’s decision week adds a layer of risk to Week 1 projections, as the 49ers weigh rest versus competition in a game that doubles as a depth-chart audition in advance of the regular season.