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49ers preseason: Player stock watch after Week 3 loss to Vikings

By Peter Panacy

MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball to teammate Carlos Hyde #28 against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images)
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - AUGUST 27: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball to teammate Carlos Hyde #28 against the San Francisco 49ers during the second quarter in the preseason game on August 27, 2017 at U.S. Bank Stadium in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /
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TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 7: Linebacker Reuben Foster #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to members of the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day on January 7, 2017 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL – JANUARY 7: Linebacker Reuben Foster #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide speaks to members of the media during the College Football Playoff National Championship Media Day on January 7, 2017 at Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) /

Linebacker Reuben Foster

Last night’s game finally gave 49ers fans a glimpse what it might be to have both linebackers NaVorro Bowman and Reuben Foster patrolling the second level of the defense.

Foster, in particular, was everywhere during his time on the field, eventually finishing the game with a team-high eight tackles — one of which was for a loss.

Better yet, a number of those tackles were of the “big hit” variety, as seen here on the first snap from scrimmage:

One of the notable things to point out was how well Foster performed in coverage. This will be a key attribute to have, taking on the starting WILL linebacker spot, and it’s good to see him working at such a high level so early.

Stock: Up