The San Francisco 49ers have needed an offensive lineman to step up at guard and an undrafted rookie is doing just that through two preseason games.

The 49ers experienced a few more injuries in their preseason game Saturday against the Las Vegas Raiders. But coach Kyle Shanahan put a positive spin on the 49ers’ injury situation when he spoke with the media Saturday immediately following his team’s game in Las Vegas.

The second preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders was more entertaining for the San Francisco 49ers than the first. Part of that is because the starters got a bit of action, but it's also because the 49ers had some players stand out.

For the 49ers their health has become a greater concern than their preseason performance. They just need to make sure they have enough healthy bodies to keep their key starters out of harm's way. More than 20 players missed their preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos with injuries, and that number could rise Saturday when they face the Raiders.

The injury-riddled 49ers do have some players worth watching in Saturday’s preseason visit to the Raiders after possible cameos by select starters.

The Las Vegas Raiders host the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium with kickoff set for 4 p.m. ET on NFL Network, with multiple streaming options available.

It still feels like a fever dream or a practical joke, but Tom Brady is actually a part-owner of the Las Vegas Raiders. Brady is from Northern California and grew up a fan of the San Francisco 49ers.

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level. He rushed for a bruising 33 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Las Vegas’ 22-19 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.