19 quick observations from the 49ers preseason loss in Las Vegas

• The 49ers' offense started slowly with three straight three-and-outs. That's a bad way to start the season. And they didn't do much better the rest of the game.
• Clelin Ferrell looked good for the limited time he played.
• Was Trey Lance holding onto the ball too long, or was his offensive line just that bad? The answer is "yes."

• Ty Davis-Price looked good out there. He started the game ahead of Jordan Mason. I'm not sure that means anything, but it's something to watch.
• Speaking of Mason, this wasn't his best game. He dropped an easy catch that would have gone for a first down and a big gain. It was a drive-killer, as were some of his runs that went nowhere.
• Kyle Shanahan challenged a dropped ball that was ruled a catch in the first half. I wish he would've challenged the dropped catch in the 49ers' last game. Sorry. Too soon?
• Ronnie Bell looked good as a receiver until he let a ball go through his hands that was almost returned for a pick-six.

• 4th and 2 from the shotgun? I didn't like that call. In case you don't remember it...it didn't work.
• Ambry Thomas played well in the first half.
• Isaiah Oliver kept getting beat by a rookie QB. Should we be concerned? He's the assumed starting nickel corner.

• Money Moody? The rookie kicker missed his very first FG attempt. And then missed his second attempt—badly. The second one was from 58 yards, but still. It wasn't even close.
• Rookie LBs Dee Winters and Jalen Graham both looked good. Especially Graham.
• Sam Darnold's first completion was pretty. He had some nice throws but didn't get much of a chance because of penalties and turnovers (not his own). It seemed like every drive he started was near his own goal line.
• The 49ers' backup offensive line stinks. They couldn't pass protect or run block. I hope none of them have to play this season.
• The young wide receivers looked good—when the quarterback got the ball to them. I especially liked what I saw from Bell, Tay Martin, and Isaiah Winstead.
• D'Shawn Jamison looked very good returning the ball. Unfortunately, his teammates kept getting called for holding penalties. Still, Jamison looks the part.

• Cameron Latu's first NFL game was forgettable. First penalty. First catch. First turnover. Not a great first game for a couple of the 49ers' third-round draftees. Fellow rookie tight end, Brayden Willis, looked good though.
• Brandon Allen had a better game than Trey Lance, though the stats would say otherwise. Lance had a touchdown pass that should have been an interception. Allen had an interception that should have been a big gain. That said, Lance faced consistent pressure (50% pressure rate).

Next up for the 49ers is a Saturday matchup with the Denver Broncos. I would expect more starters to play in this game.