Given the injury problems the 49ers currently face with their two starting receivers, Jauan Jennings and Brendon Aiyuk, Purdy may have to rely on Kittle as a primary target this season. With Ricky Pearsall entering his sophomore season, lingering uncertainty about his inexperience could increase the team’s reliance on Kittle.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan reveals plan to play starters vs the Las Vegas Raiders in preseason.

Most of the San Francisco 49ers' starters watched from the sidelines during last weekend's preseason opener against the Denver Broncos. However, head coach Kyle Shanahan says his approach will be different for Saturday's second exhibition game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.