The San Francisco 49ers called on the son of a franchise legend to put away the Los Angeles Chargers in the preseason.

Thomas Morstead, P » His 51-yard punt, his fourth amid eight total punts in the first quarter, was such a beauty that returner Luke Grimm (nominative determinism with his chances to make the roster) couldn’t handle it. The Niners certainly upgraded at punter this offseason.

How will the 49ers hold onto Sebastian Valdez and other promising youngsters? Look for plenty of roster maneuvering over the next week.

There were plenty of cringeworthy performances by Chargers players hoping to make the 53-man roster, but a few players excelled in a preseason loss to the 49ers.

For the record, the 49ers haven't acknowledged that Jennings is holding in. Their story is that he's showing up to the facility daily and undergoing treatment for an injured calf. This post lends credence to the thought that his absence is financially motivated.

The San Francisco 49ers closed out the preseason with a 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday at Levi's Stadium.

SANTA CLARA — Jake Moody missed another kick on Saturday. It should be his last miss in a 49ers uniform.

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Junior Bergen muffs punt and Los Angeles Chargers cornerback Nikko Reed recovers to take over in 49ers' red zone.