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49ers vs. Chargers: Live Thread, Score and Analysis for San Francisco

Published Jun. 30, 2017 6:28 p.m. ET

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The San Francisco 49ers finish off the 2016 NFL preseason with an exhibition bout against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, September 1. Eyes will be on quarterback Colin Kaepernick, and not just for his national anthem protest. Will he play well enough to make the 53-man roster? Follow along with us throughout the game.

The San Francisco 49ers face off against the San Diego Chargers on Thursday, September 1 to cap off the 2016 NFL preseason.

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For most teams, the fourth game of the preseason is merely a chance for bubble-watch players to get one final shot at making a roster. But, for San Francisco, this game will have a little more meaning.

Eyes will be on embattled quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Kap sat in protest during the national anthem during the Niners’ last preseason game against the Green Bay Packers. And he has reiterated his intention to continue doing so.

Preseason national anthems suddenly have a lot more attention.

But Kaepernick will also be vying for a roster spot. His poor play last season and less-than-stellar on-field debut last week means his spot is not guaranteed at all.

Fans and coaches alike will want to see what the 49ers’ former-star QB has to offer.

Other storylines exist too. Which players, who survived the initial wave of roster cuts, will step up and solidify a spot? Who rises to the occasion? Who falters in the last moment.

These are all major points to watch in this contest.

Follow along with us — and be sure to comment along by scrolling down — as Niner Noise provides you with all the updates you need throughout.

Kickoff at 10 p.m. ET

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