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Top 5 standouts from 49ers’ 23-17 preseason loss to Colts

By Peter Panacy

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 25: Alfred Morris #36 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - AUGUST 25: Alfred Morris #36 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball against the Indianapolis Colts in the first quarter of a preseason game at Lucas Oil Stadium on August 25, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 01: Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – JANUARY 01: Richard Sherman #25 of the Seattle Seahawks warms up before their game against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium on January 1, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images) /

No. 3: Cornerback Richard Sherman

On the stat sheet, veteran cornerback Richard Sherman‘s 2018 preseason debut might not look overly impressive.

But therein lies the point — the Colts didn’t target the three-time first-team All-Pro much at all during the game despite him coming off a 2017 Achilles tear and a hamstring injury in training camp.

Sherman’s stat line looked pretty basic. He registered a tackle and one pass breakup, which can be seen in his film review below:

light. Related Story. Richard Sherman looked fine in preseason debut with 49ers

“Overall, I felt pretty good,” Sherman told reporters after the game. “Better than expected. … For the most part, I thought I covered pretty well.”

Sherman standing out during the game is important, as the 49ers have some notable question marks about their secondary depth. While Sherman was out over the first two games of the preseason with that hamstring injury, the Niners were forced to start backup corner Jimmie Ward in his place.

That didn’t go so well, and Ward exited this contest with a quad injury.

Seeing Sherman both healthy and contributing in a positive way is a massive bit of good news for San Francisco’s defense.