49ers

Already a bubble player to make the 53-man roster, running back Joe Williams suffered a fractured rib Saturday, effectively ending his preseason.

The Houston Texans staged a late comeback to hand the 49ers their first loss of the 2018 preseason, 16-13, Saturday evening. Whose stock rose and fell?

For the majority of Saturday’s matchup with the Houston Texans, the 49ers starters were excellent, but their appearance ended on a sour note.

After two steamy, physical joint practices with the Houston Texans this week, the 49ers will play their second preseason game of 2018 at Houston Saturday evening.

Marquise Goodwin’s 2017 season was punctuated with highs and lows. He has continued a scalding finish into his second preseason with the 49ers.

D.J. Reed overcame doubt and lack of opportunity to beat the odds of making an NFL career. The 49ers’ fifth-round pick is humbled by his journey and motivated to keep pushing.

After suffering a hamstring injury Aug. 5, Sherman had been held out of team drills — until Monday.

The 49ers added running back depth Monday after Jerick McKinnon and Matt Breida recently suffered injuries.

Like many 49ers fans, Robert Saleh is anxious to see how the much-maligned San Francisco pass rush improves in his second year as defensive coordinator.

The 49ers running back suffered a knee injury in Sunday’s practice, but it appears it is not major.