Chargers Start Trey Lance in Preseason Finale vs 49ers

The Los Angeles Chargers are set to start Trey Lance at quarterback in their final preseason game against the San Francisco 49ers, with Lance expected to play one or two series before being replaced by Taylor Heinicke, who will also play a series or two, followed by DJ Uiagalelei closing the game. Lance, originally the 49ers' 2021 first-round pick, has shown promise this preseason and is competing with Heinicke for the backup quarterback position behind starter Justin Herbert. Heinicke, who has been with the Chargers for three years, was initially seen as the backup but now faces uncertainty as the team might carry only two quarterbacks on the 53-man roster. The preseason finale is critical for players like Heinicke and others fighting to secure their spots on the team, as roster cuts approach and position battles remain unsettled, particularly in the quarterback and defensive line groups. Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh confirmed the game plan to rest starters and give these players key opportunities to prove themselves ahead of the regular season. With the regular season opener against the Chiefs in Brazil looming, the Chargers aim to finalize their roster and depth chart through these final preseason evaluations.