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Predicting 49ers Starting Lineup after Week 1 of Preseason

ByBobHorne|
Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly walks down the sideline during action against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Levi
Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers head coach Chip Kelly walks down the sideline during action against the Houston Texans in the fourth quarter at Levi
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Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) in the second quarter at Levi's Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 14, 2016; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers strong safety Antoine Bethea (41) tackles Houston Texans wide receiver Jaelen Strong (11) in the second quarter at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports

Safeties

  1. Eric Reid
  2. Antoine Bethea

Safety Eric Reid sat out of Sunday’s game against the Texans to witness the birth of his second daughter.

A pretty good reason to sit out, if you ask me. Reid will return to his starting role in Week 2.

Bethea has shown enough to earn a starting role in Week 2, but second-year safety Jaquiski Tartt is hot on his heels and, if he remains consistent in camp, will likely take over the starting spot from Bethea.

Next: Why Arik Armstead Has Had the Best Training Camp So Far

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