Strong finish to preseason
James (ribs) rushed eight times for 35 yards and brought in one of two targets for 20 yards in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
James was the second 49ers running back to log a touch behind Kaelon Black, carrying the ball on all three plays of the team's fourth drive. James netted eight rushing yards on that trio of rush attempts, and he proceeded to rattle off his game-long 17-yard gain just before the two-minute warning the next time San Francisco had the ball. Thursday marked James' only action of the preseason after he previously dealt with a rib fracture, and it remains to be seen how his splash plays as both a runner and receiver impact his standing heading into the regular season.
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George Kittle
Expected to practice this week
Kittle (Achilles) is expected to practice this week as he continues his push to play in the 49ers' season opener against the Rams in Australia, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Deebo Samuel Sr.
Held out of preseason finale
Samuel didn't play in Thursday's preseason victory against Las Vegas.
Brock Purdy
Doesn't participate in preseason finale
Purdy sat out Thursday's exhibition win over the Raiders.
Eddy Piñeiro
Accounts for all points in win
Pineiro made all six of his field-goal attempts in Thursday night's 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders.
Kaelon Black
Averages 7.0 yards per carry
Black rushed four times for 28 yards and failed to bring in his only target in the 49ers' 18-12 preseason win over the Raiders on Thursday.
De'Zhaun Stribling
Not playing in preseason finale
Stribling (shoulder) won't suit up for Thursday's preseason contest at Las Vegas, David Lombardi of SFStandard.com reports.
Mike Evans
Groin injury considered minor
Evans' groin injury is considered minor, and he plans to be ready for the 49ers' Week 1 regular-season opener against the Rams on Thursday, Sept. 10, Jeremy Fowler of ESPN reports.
Mike Evans
Sitting with groin injury
Evans is not practicing Tuesday due to a groin injury, Matt Maiocco of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Downplays preseason absence
McCaffrey (undisclosed) said Sunday that he always planned to take a break during training camp and then "ramp back up," Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.
Christian McCaffrey
Jumps into team drills Sunday
Updating a previous report, McCaffrey (undisclosed) participated in team drills during Sunday's practice, Vic Tafur of The Athletic reports.