Winners and losers from 49ers vs. Chargers: De'Zhaun Stribling breakout star of preseason

The San Francisco 49ers and Los Angeles Chargers faced off in a preseason matchup at SoFi Stadium on Thursday night. The 49ers emerged victorious, defeating the Chargers 41-17. Rookie wide receiver De Zhaun Stribling was a standout player for the 49ers, catching four passes for 46 yards and being a go-to target for quarterbacks Justin Herbert and Mac Jones.

Jacob Cowing made a significant contribution for the 49ers as well, returning a punt 83 yards for a touchdown, extending the 49ers' lead to 17-3 in the second quarter. The 49ers' defensive line also performed well, with Sam Okuayinonu and Romello Height recording tackles for loss on first-half plays. For the Chargers, quarterback Justin Herbert and many of their starters saw action, but their offense struggled throughout the game.

The Chargers' first-team offense went three-and-out on their first series, and their second-team offense was also ineffective, committing multiple penalties and failing to gain first downs. The 49ers' run defense was solid, forcing the Chargers' running backs to struggle with limited running lanes. Chargers linebacker Junior Colson had a bright spot with a 16-yard touchdown catch from edge rusher Nadame Tucker, showcasing his speed and ability to make big plays.

However, the entire Chargers offense was disappointing, with kicker Cameron Dicker missing two consecutive extra points and special teams contributing to the loss by giving up an 83-yard punt return touchdown and having a fumble on a kickoff return. This preseason game sets the stage for an upcoming rematch between the 49ers and Chargers, with the Chargers hosting the 49ers in Week 15.