Live updates: 49ers vs. Cowboys in preseason, Saturday night

Join us to get in-game insights and analysis Saturday when the 49ers and Cowboys begin their preseason schedule at Levi’s Stadium starting at 6 p.m.

With Jimmy Garoppolo (rest), top pick Nick Bosa (high ankle sprain) and high-priced edge rusher Dee Ford (knee) among those who won’t play for the 49ers, the focus turns to the backup quarterback battle between Nick Mullens and C.J. Beathard, both of whom will see the bulk of the work Saturday.

While Bosa won’t play, the 49ers will unveil their second- and third-round picks as receivers Deebo Samuels and Jalen Hurd make their pro debuts.

Tevin Coleman, a free-agent from the Falcons, is likely to share ball-carrying duties with Matt Breida with Jerick McKinnon (knee) still not cleared for action.

The Cowboys, who will be without running back Ezekiel Elliott (holdout), may allow quarterback Dak Prescott to get in some action. However, former Raiders receiver Amari Cooper is expected to just watch the action after missing the last five days of practice with a heel injury.

The 49ers will play their second preseason game in nine days when they travel to Denver to face the Broncos on Aug. 19.