SANTA CLARA — With a chance to shine on Saturday evening, 49ers rookies Jordan Watkins and Marques Sigle took advantage of their opportunities in San Francisco's 30-9 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos at Levi's Stadium. 


Watkins caught two of his five targets, but his 50-yard reception from Mac Jones was the highlight of the game. Watkins had just enough separation from starting cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian to make the grab.

The rookie was not brought down until Talanoa Hufanga was able to catch up with him 15 yards later to make the tackle. 



Watkins’ performance clearly stood out, but it was not perfect. The Mississippi product committed a false start that led to the Broncos forcing a punt early in the second quarter. Coach Kyle Shanahan saw both the good and the not so goo

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