Fake wide receivers to undercover stings: did the 49ers have the wildest NFL preseason of all time?
The San Francisco 49ers' preseason has been marked by a series of bizarre incidents, including the use of stand‑in wide receivers, police sting operations and a serious automobile collision involving team personnel. Despite the chaos, the franchise has so far escaped the severe injuries that typically plague preseason games, leaving coaches and fans cautiously optimistic about the upcoming regular season.