Niners 24, Chargers 28
San Francisco's Alex Smith, the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft, threw his first TD pass of the exhibition season. San Diego backup Philip Rivers also threw a scoring pass. But on opening day, Tim Rattay will start for San Francisco and Brees for San Diego. Smith lost his starting job to Rattay after lackluster performances in the first two exhibition games.
Smith, who played at Helix High in nearby La Mesa before starring at Utah, was in for 23 plays over four drives, completing 9 of 15 passes for 69 yards. He threw one interception and fumbled once, which he recovered.
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Nolan still holds high hopes for season
Press Democrat: Niners vice president of player personnel Scot McCloughan said he is encouraged after studying the talent on the club over the past five weeks.
Amey grabs TD, likely spot on roster
Sacramento Bee: If Thursday's preseason finale is any indication, undrafted rookie Fred Amey will find himself on the 49ers' final roster. Not only did the former Sacramento State star catch his first touchdown of the preseason...
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Chargers hold off 49ers; Amey scores before half
Sacramento Bee: Alex Smith threw his first NFL touchdown pass, the 49ers' first-team offense put together a meaningful drive, and Rashaun Woods finally looked like a first-round draft pick Thursday night in San Diego.
49ers tripped up in exhibition finale
Mercury News: The 49ers are heading into the regular season with a different look this year. After going winless in the preseason last year, the 49ers finished 2-2 in the exhibition season, losing to the San Diego Chargers 28-24 Thursday night.
Amey finds end zone for 49ers
State Hornet: 49ers fans got their first taste of Fred Amey’s knack for scoring touchdowns as the former Hornet caught a 23-yard touchdown pass from fellow rookie Alex Smith.
Smith has slow start for Niners
San Diego Union Tribune: It probably wasn't the way former Helix High standout Alex Smith had scripted his first professional appearance in San Diego. The NFL's No. 1 overall draft choice entered last night's exhibition finale between his San Francisco 49ers and the Chargers with 2:16 to play in the first quarter at Qualcomm Stadium.
For now, Smith learns from sideline
Oakland Tribune: Though Alex Smith was not able to hold onto the 49ers' starting quarterback position after being placed in that role when training camp began
Eight receptions help Woods' chances
Mercury News: As Rashaun Woods packed up his gear after the 49ers' 28-24 exhibition loss to the San Diego Chargers, quarterback Cody Pickett congratulated him for his eight-catch performance.
49ers exit loss with positive vibe
Oakland Tribune: Tim Rattay directed a long scoring drive. So did Alex Smith. Rashaun Woods caught eight passes, including a 41-yarder that set up the winning score. And Jeremy Newberry played.
49ers name memorial award after Herrion
San Francisco Chronicle: The 49ers have established the Thomas Herrion Memorial Award, which will be given to the player who best exemplifies the spirit of the team's late
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