The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) travel to Santa Clara on Sunday to face the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) in the franchise's first regular-season game in the Bay Area since moving from Oakland in 2020. The 49ers hold an 8-7 edge in the all-time series and have won the last two meetings, including a 37-34 overtime thriller at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 1, 2023. Kickoff is set for Fox with Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston and Allison Williams on the call, while Jason Horowitz and Kirk Morrison will handle radio duties on KRLV-AM (920) and KOMP-FM (92.3).
The matchup carries significant personal connections. Raiders offensive coordinator Klint Kubiak will oppose his brother Klay, the 49ers' offensive coordinator, while both share a long history with San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan. Klint Kubiak also coached many of the current 49ers players during a one-year stint with the team in 2023. The rivalry atmosphere is expected to be lively, with both fan bases renewing acquaintances rooted in a series that dates to 1970 and has featured three overtime games.
Las Vegas enters the game having snapped a four-game losing streak last week, keeping its playoff hopes alive ahead of the trade deadline. The 49ers are looking to rebound from their first loss of the season two weeks ago. San Francisco's offense features Christian McCaffrey, who rushed for 121 yards and a touchdown while adding six catches for 72 yards in the last meeting, and receiver Brandon Aiyuk, who posted nine catches for 101 yards and a score in that game.
Sources: Las Vegas Review-Journal
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