San Francisco 49ers vs Los Angeles Chargers Prediction: Don’t write either of the sides off

The third week of NFL preseason action takes place on Saturday at Levi's Stadium and features a matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Chargers. In a matchup between two clubs that are tied at 1-1 in the preseason standings, who will emerge on top? In the following section, I will take a closer look at the previous performances of both teams and present you with some betting alternatives that have been well researched.

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Denver Broncos by a score of 21-20 in their most recent preseason game, giving them their first victory of the year. Sam Darnold completed 11 of 14 passes for 109 yards, a touchdown play, and an interception, while Trey Lance completed 12 of 18 passes for 173 yards, a score, and an interception. Trey Lance threw for an interception. As a result of the win, Brock Purdy saw action for the first time in the preseason. He completed all five of his passes for 65 yards. Jeremy McNichols led the receivers for the San Francisco 49ers with 29 rushing yards, while Ronnie Bell had the most catches for the team with 7 and the most yards with 114. In addition, the Niners' victory was helped along by touchdown receptions from Cameron Latu and Jack Colletto. On defense, Demetrius Flannigan-Fowles had the most total tackles with 6, while T.Y. McGill and Marlon Davidson both had sacks. Marlon Davidson also had an interception.

The Los Angeles Chargers will be looking to get back on track after suffering their first loss of the preseason, a 22-17 setback at the hands of the New Orleans Saints that dropped their record to 1-1 heading into their next game. Easton Stick was the star performer for the Los Angeles Chargers, throwing for 233 yards and two interceptions while completing 21 of 41 passes and rushing for 63 yards and both of the Los Angeles Chargers' rushing scores in the team's loss. Stick also threw for 233 yards and two interceptions while completing 21 of 41 passes. Additionally, Isaiah Spiller had 27 yards rushing, and Keelan Doss had three receptions for a team-high 42 yards receiving. Terrell Bynum contributed 39 receiving yards, Quentin Johnson had three catches for 37 yards, and Stone Smartt led the club with four receptions for 32 yards. Despite the team's loss, Daiyan Henley led the defense with a team-high nine total tackles and contributed to a sack, while Christopher Hinton recorded a sack on his own.

I'm going to have a go at the Los Angeles Chargers in this matchup. In the preseason, I believe that it is difficult to lay anything that is greater than 4.5 points, much less a touchdown plus the hook like this one. Although the Niners have a deeper quarterbacking depth chart, the Chargers have been more competitive thus far in the preseason, and I believe that they will be able to keep this game close by a score. Put your money on the Los Angeles Chargers and the points.