The Las Vegas Raiders dropped their first regular-season game in the Bay Area since relocating, falling 38-17 to the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium on Sunday. A heavy contingent of former Oakland fans filled the stands, but the homecoming turned sour as San Francisco (7-1) scored touchdowns on its first three drives to build a 21-10 halftime lead.
The game unraveled for Las Vegas (4-5) in the third quarter. On the first play from scrimmage after the break, rookie Jaden Dugger returned a Kirk Cousins pass 35 yards for a touchdown. The Raiders had a chance to answer after Treydan Stukes intercepted Brock Purdy, but Fred Warner forced a fumble from Brock Bowers. Las Vegas later stopped Purdy on a fourth-down sneak, only for Michael Mayer to fumble just before crossing the goal line. Purdy then hit Jordan Watkins for a 37-yard score to make it 35-17.
Cousins threw two more interceptions in the fourth quarter, including one in the end zone to Renardo Green, as the 49ers recorded five second-half takeaways for the first time in 20 years — coincidentally, the last time came against the Raiders at Candlestick Park. Purdy finished with 232 yards and three total touchdowns, while Christian McCaffrey scored twice. Cousins passed for 216 yards with three interceptions.
The loss tied an NFL record as the Raiders became the fifth team ever to allow at least 30 points in six consecutive games in a single season. Las Vegas also lost offensive lineman Trey Zuhn to a concussion in the second half. The Raiders return home to host Seattle next Sunday, while San Francisco travels to Dallas.
Sources: KTNV 13 Action News
Original reporting: Las Vegas Review-Journal →
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