Raiders-49ers: 16 things we learned
The Las Vegas Raiders suffered a third straight blowout loss, this time falling 38-17 to the San Francisco 49ers in their first Bay Area matchup since 2019. The defeat dropped the Raiders to 4-5, marking their second sub-.500 start under first-year head coach Klint Kubiak.
The team’s struggles against elite competition persist, as they’ve lost all five games against opponents with winning records, while dominating weaker squads (5-24 combined record of their recent foes). Kirk Cousins threw three interceptions, including a pick-six, while the Raiders’ defense allowed 30 points for the sixth straight game—a record tied in the NFL.
Offensive line issues and a lack of ground-game production further compounded the problems, with Ashton Jeanty and Mike Washington combining for just 22 yards on 12 carries. With the trade deadline approaching, the Raiders may look to offload payroll if their playoff hopes fade.
