By Jon Becker | Bay Area News Group PUBLISHED: August 24, 2019 at 8:00 am | UPDATED: August 24, 2019 at 8:17 am Join us for in-game insights and analysis Saturday when the 49ers face the Chiefs in Kansas City at 5 p.m. in Week 3 of the preseason schedule. While the outcome of preseason games are meaningless, it would be significant if 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo could bounce back from a rough start a week ago, not to mention how satisfying it would be to play well where he tore his ACL last September. Garoppolo, who went just 1-for-6 for zero yards and an ugly interception in 11 snaps against the Broncos last week, is scheduled to play at least the first half against the Chiefs (1-1). In addition, the 49ers are also eagerly anticipating free-agent linebacker Kwon Alexander’s debut in red & gold. Alexander, who also suffered a torn ACL nearly a year ago while playing for Tampa Bay, will get a chance to chase defending NFL MVP Patrick Mahomes. Mahomes, who also had a … [Read more...] about Live updates: 49ers vs. Chiefs in preseason, Saturday night
Giants’ Pablo Sandoval needs reconstructive surgery on elbow
By Kerry Crowley | [email protected] | Bay Area News GroupPUBLISHED: August 24, 2019 at 3:36 pm | UPDATED: August 24, 2019 at 4:35 pm OAKLAND — For the second straight year, Pablo Sandoval will end his season on the injured list. The team announced Saturday that Sandoval will undergo reconstructive surgery on his right elbow. That was the recommendation from Neal ElAttrache, the Los Angeles-based doctor who examined Sandoval on Wednesday. Sandoval, 33, was placed on the 10-day injured list Aug. 14 after his elbow did not improve following a cortisone shot he received Aug 11. The switch-hitting infielder has dealt with bone chips in his elbow since 2013, but the injury had never kept Sandoval off the field for an extended period of time. It’s possible Sandoval has played his final game with the San Francisco Giants as the infielder is set to become a free agent at the end of the year. Sandoval will likely have interest in re-signing with the Giants this … [Read more...] about Giants’ Pablo Sandoval needs reconstructive surgery on elbow
Texans lineman Zach Fulton carted off
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Published 6:35 pm CDT, Saturday, August 24, 2019 Houston Texans offensive guard Zach Fulton walks off the field at the end of practice in a steady rain during training camp at the Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. less Houston Texans offensive guard Zach Fulton walks off the field at the end of practice in a steady rain during training camp at the Greenbrier Sports Performance Center on Friday, Aug. 3, 2018, in White Sulphur ... more Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Photo: Brett Coomer/Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close Image 1 of 19 Houston Texans offensive guard Zach Fulton walks off the field at the end of practice in a steady rain during training camp at the … [Read more...] about Texans lineman Zach Fulton carted off
Texans’ Lamar Miller carted off with knee injury
By Aaron Wilson, Houston Chronicle Updated 6:31 pm CDT, Saturday, August 24, 2019 Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is carted off the field after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019. (AP Photo/Michael Ainsworth) less Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is carted off the field after suffering an unknown injury in the first half of a preseason NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington, Texas, ... more Photo: Michael Ainsworth/Associated Press Photo: Michael Ainsworth/Associated Press Image 1 of / 19 Caption Close Image 1 of 19 Houston Texans running back Lamar Miller (26) is carted off the field after suffering an unknown injury … [Read more...] about Texans’ Lamar Miller carted off with knee injury
Patience has paid off for Conroe QB Christian Pack
By Justin Maskulinski, Staff Writer Published 5:50 pm CDT, Saturday, August 24, 2019 Conroe quarterback Christian Pack warms up during the first day of football practice at Buddy Moorhead Stadium on Aug. 5. Conroe quarterback Christian Pack warms up during the first day of football practice at Buddy Moorhead Stadium on Aug. 5. Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Photo: Jason Fochtman, Houston Chronicle / Staff Photographer Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Image 1 of 5 Conroe quarterback Christian Pack warms up during the first day of football practice at Buddy Moorhead Stadium on Aug. 5. Conroe quarterback Christian Pack warms up during the first day of football practice at Buddy Moorhead Stadium on Aug. 5. … [Read more...] about Patience has paid off for Conroe QB Christian Pack