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49ers Dominate Raiders 38-17 as Defense Forces Five Turnovers

Five second-half takeaways turned a close game into a rout, prompting renewed pressure on the Raiders' quarterback situation.

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Niners linebacker Dre Greenlaw dives over teammate Malik Mutapha as they chase a fumble forced when Fred Warner hit Raiders tight end Brock Bowers in the second half Sunday at Levi’s Stadium.

Overview

  • San Francisco beat Las Vegas 38-17 on Sunday to improve to 7-1 and preserve a clear lead in the NFC West.
  • The 49ers' defense generated five takeaways in the second half, including three interceptions of Kirk Cousins and two fumble recoveries that swung the game decisively.
  • Brock Purdy completed 17 of 25 passes for 232 yards with two passing touchdowns and added a rushing TD while San Francisco controlled tempo with 190 rushing yards on 43 carries.
  • Rookie Gracen Halton suffered a season-ending leg injury and cornerback Renardo Green left with a back issue, even as Nick Bosa returned from a multi-week absence and DeForest Buckner made his 49ers debut.
  • Las Vegas fell to 4-5 as questions grow about its offense and whether rookie Fernando Mendoza should get a look, while the 49ers' win fuels discussion of their Super Bowl odds and Purdy's MVP candidacy.