Packers vs. 49ers: 5 Things to Watch for San Francisco

Packers vs. 49ers: 5 Things to Watch for San Francisco in Preseason Bout

October 4, 2015; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Green Bay Packers tight end Richard Rodgers (82) runs with the football against San Francisco 49ers inside linebacker Michael Wilhoite (57) during the third quarter at Levi's Stadium. The Packers defeated the 49ers 17-3. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

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Aug 20, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Dres Anderson (17) celebrates a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. The 49ers beat the Broncos 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Troy Babbitt-USA TODAY Sports /

Emergence from Niners’ Young Wide Receivers

So far, two preseason games haven’t exactly been kind to San Francisco’s wide receiver development.

We know No. 1 wideout Torrey Smith will be fine. And the offense will probably feature a lot of fellow receiver Bruce Ellington, who has been limited by minor injuries this preseason. Quinton Patton has had a good training camp too.

But who else?

Second-year pro Dres Anderson could be a player to watch. He hauled in a 30-yard touchdown pass versus the Denver Broncos last week, and is just as good a candidate to secure a roster spot this season.

But, as the Sacramento Bee’s Matt Barrows noted on KNBR 680 last week, no one has really stepped up and secured the remaining slots at wide receiver so far.

Will the contest versus Green Bay reveal something different?

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