49ers vs. Chargers: TV Schedule, Live Stream, Time and Predictions
By Ernie Padaon
Aug 25, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick (7) smiles on the bench during the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings at Candlestick Park. The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 34-14. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
The San Francisco 49ers and the San Diego Chargers meet up for that final tune up for the regular season. Most of the starters will be riding the bench for most of the game. This will be a final audition for the last roster spots on the team. Look for some relatively unknown players to make some plays on the night.
Where: Qualcomm Stadium, San Diego, CA
When: August 29, 2013, 10:00 PM ET
Watch:
NFL Network (JIP around 10:30 PM ET)
49ers broadcast (Dennis O’Donnell, Tim Ryan):
KPIX 5 (CBS – San Francisco)
KOVR 13 (CBS – Sacramento)
KION 46 (CBS – Monterey)
KSBY 6 (NBC – Santa Barbara)
KGPE 47 (CBS – Fresno)
KERO 23 (ABC – Bakersfield)
KRVU 21 (MyTV – Chico CA)
KVIQ 6.2 (MyTV – Eureka CA)
KOLO 8 (ABC – Reno)
KFBI 48 (MyTV – Medford OR)
KVAL 13 (CBS – Eugene OR)
KTVZ 21 (NBC – Bend OR)
KLAS 8 (CBS – Las Vegas)
KITV 4 (ABC – Honolulu) – tape delay
Chargers broadcast (Dan Fouts, Billy Ray Smith):
KFMB 8 (CBS – San Diego)
KCBS 2 (CBS – Los Angeles)
KBAK 29 (CBS – Bakersfield)
KKFX 11 (FOX – Santa Barbara)
KLAS 8 (CBS – Las Vegas)
KSWT 13 (CBS – Yuma AZ)
KGMB 9 (CBS – Honolulu)
Live Stream: NFL Preseason Live
49ers Player to Watch: Quinton Patton
Aug 25, 2013; San Francisco, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colt McCoy (2) passes the ball to wide receiver Quinton Patton (11) during the second quarter at Candlestick Park. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Patton was impressive in his debut with the team last week and he will be looking to make a lasting impression in the final preseason game of the season. The rookie has been getting people’s attention.
Chargers Player to Watch: Robert Meachem
Aug 8, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers receiver Robert Meachem (12) prior to the game against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
This could be the final game for the veteran receiver. He hasn’t shown much during the preseason, so he needs a big performance to keep his roster spot.
Matchup to Watch: Brad Sorensen vs 49ers Secondary
Aug 8, 2013; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers quarterback Brad Sorensen (4) throws a touchdown pass during the second half against the Seattle Seahawks at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports
The rookie quarterback has been impressive this preseason and he will hope to wrap it all up with a great performance against a shaky 49ers secondary.
Prediction
This game will look nothing like a regular season game. Colin Kaepernick and Philip Rivers will all be out of the game before the 1st quarter even ends. They will likely get one good drive and move on to prep for the opener.
49ers 17, Chargers 20.