49ers preseason: 5 players to watch in Week 3 against Vikings

49ers preseason: 5 players to watch in Week 3

SANTA CLARA, CA - AUGUST 19: Jeremy Kerley #17 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Zaire Anderson #50 and Justin Simmons #31 of the Denver Broncos on a punt return at Levi's Stadium on August 19, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 17: Players from the San Francisco 49ers take the field before the preseason game against the Denver Broncos at Levi’s Stadium on August 17, 2014 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

Niner Noise takes a look at five San Francisco 49ers players to watch heading into Week 3 of the preseason against the Minnesota Vikings.

Turnovers and penalties. Both are sure signs of a bad team.

While the San Francisco 49ers’ showing against the Denver Broncos left a lot to be desired, it brought to light some positive and negative performances by some players.

After two preseason games, the 49ers have accumulated 28 penalties for 217 yards. It’s a major problem — the first serious team-wide one head coach Kyle Shanahan faces.

This will certainly be a focal point for the Niners, as they gear up for a preseason road contest at the Minnesota Vikings this Sunday, August 27 at 8 p.m. ET.

There are some good points to watch too, and we’ll get into five players fans should pay attention to when San Francisco and Minnesota square off in what is generally viewed as the most authentic and important preseason game of this exhibition period.