Raiders vs 49ers winners and losers from preseason finale
USA Today • • sports
Key Points:
- The San Francisco 49ers lost their preseason finale to the Las Vegas Raiders 18-12, with no touchdowns scored and both defenses playing strongly.
- Eddy Piñeiro was a standout for the 49ers, going 6-for-6 on field goals, including three from over 50 yards, showcasing his reliability after a strong previous season.
- The 49ers' running back group impressed, with rookies Kaelon Black and Jordan James showing promise alongside established players like Christian McCaffrey and Khalil Herbert.
- Second- and third-string players, including quarterback Adrian Martinez and receiver KhaDarel Hodge, had opportunities to prove themselves ahead of roster cuts.
- Concerns remain for the 49ers due to nine penalties totaling 84 yards, and Raiders rookie quarterback Fernando Mendoza struggled with a low 31.0 quarterback rating and turnovers.
