The second preseason game versus the Las Vegas Raiders was more entertaining for the San Francisco 49ers than the first. Part of that is because the starters got a bit of action, but it's also because the 49ers had some players stand out.

We saw Ricky Pearsall shine early and Jake Moody redeem himself late, but it was Nick Martin who really bounced back.

For the 49ers their health has become a greater concern than their preseason performance. They just need to make sure they have enough healthy bodies to keep their key starters out of harm's way. More than 20 players missed their preseason opener vs. the Denver Broncos with injuries, and that number could rise Saturday when they face the Raiders.

San Francisco 49ers third-round pick Nick Martin wasn't great against the Denver Broncos, but defensive coordinator Robert Saleh isn't worried.

Sitting at his locker Saturday night, 49ers rookie linebacker Nick Martin already was watching video of his first NFL

Raiders rookie Ashton Jeanty proved he could deliver hits and absorb them at the NFL level. He rushed for a bruising 33 yards and a touchdown on seven carries in Las Vegas’ 22-19 preseason loss to the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday.

May 9, 2025; Santa Clara, CA, USA; San Francisco 49ers third-round draft pick Nick Martin (45) works out with his teammates during the teamís rookie minicamp. Mandatory Credit: D. Ross Cameron ...

49ers rookies Upton Stout and Nick Martin might not be the biggest players, but they already have impressed by playing “way bigger” than their size.