49ers QB Trey Lance’s ‘scary’ TD pass understandable to Shanahan

The 49ers' lone touchdown in their 34-7 preseason loss to the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium looked like an ill-advised throw by Trey Lance, but Kyle Shanahan saw elements he liked from the play. "It was scary for a lot of it but I totally saw what he saw," Shanahan said on Monday. "The middle third safety cut the low cross and there was a guy going behind him. What I liked is he didn't react and he saw a hole and tried to rip it." Lance and the 49ers' offense stalled out on their first three drives of the game, looking a little unsure of themselves. They finally were able to get the ball moving on their fourth drive, with Lance capping the series by throwing a dart to receiver Chris Conley that was tipped by Raiders defensive back Duke Shelley into tight end Ross Dwelley's awaiting hands. While it appeared like a dangerous throw, Shanahan shared the positives about the play. "There was some guy coming from the back side that he didn't see but it wasn't a gun shy throw," Shanahan said. "Those are things you learn from. I kind of like seeing him trying to make that play, regardless of the results. "Obviously we got a little bit lucky and it ended up being a good...