12 Preseason Win Over the Raiders
Sports Illustrated • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 18-12 in their preseason finale, with mixed performances across positions.
- Quarterbacks struggled, with Mac Jones completing just 1 of 5 passes and Adrian Martinez showing some promise but unlikely to make the roster; backup Kurtis Rourke is seen as a potential future asset.
- Running backs performed well, highlighted by Jordan James' 55 yards on 9 touches and Kaelon Black's explosive runs, while wide receivers were notably poor, failing to create separation or catch effectively.
- The offensive line played strongly, enabling good rushing and limiting sacks, whereas defensive linemen and linebackers showed inconsistency and fitness concerns, though some defensive backs like Siran Neal impressed.
- Special teams excelled, with kicker Eddy Pineiro making all six field goal attempts, including a 59-yarder, reinforcing his value to the team.
