49ers Rout Raiders 38-17 at Levi's Stadium
San Francisco's win over Las Vegas dropped the Raiders to 4-5 as turnovers and Kirk Cousins' three interceptions sank their offense.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. The loss dropped the Raiders to 4-5 on the season and reduced their playoff hopes.
Why it matters
The defeat extends a losing stretch for Las Vegas, which has dropped four of its last five games and three straight in the series against San Francisco. The result leaves the Raiders in a tight position in the standings with limited room for error.
Kirk Cousins threw for 216 yards on 22-of-32 passing with one touchdown and three interceptions, while Brock Purdy passed for 232 yards with two touchdowns and one interception. Jaden Dugger returned an interception 35 yards for a touchdown, and the 49ers finished with a +4 turnover margin.
The players
San Francisco 49ers
The National Football League franchise based in San Francisco that plays its home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.
Las Vegas Raiders
The National Football League franchise based in Las Vegas that plays its home games at Allegiant Stadium.
Kirk Cousins
The veteran quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders who threw three interceptions in the loss.
Brock Purdy
The quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers who threw for two touchdowns in the win.
The details
Cousins fumbled the first snap of the second half and threw the ball directly to Dugger, who returned it 35 yards for a touchdown. Upton Stout later punched the ball out of Michael Mayer's hands, and Fred Warner recovered it. Brock Bowers caught seven passes for 111 yards for San Francisco.
Timeline
Sunday: 49ers defeat Raiders 38-17 at Levi's Stadium.
Next Sunday: Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium in Week 10.
Season Trajectory
The loss pushed the Raiders to 4-5 and deepened a slide that has seen them drop four of five games, narrowing their path into the playoff race. Against a divisional-style rival, a three-game series losing streak adds pressure on the franchise heading into a Week 10 home game against Seattle.
Brock Bowers' seven catches for 111 yards add a notable performance for fantasy rosters. The Raiders' 24 rushing yards on 15 carries and multiple turnovers are the factors fantasy managers should weigh when evaluating Las Vegas players for next week.
The takeaway
Turnovers decided this game, with the 49ers winning the margin by four and scoring on defensive plays. For fans tracking the standings, the Raiders' next home game against Seattle is a key test of whether their season can recover.
What happens next
The Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks at Allegiant Stadium next Sunday in Week 10.
Further reading
For more on the local team's season, see Football coverage in San Francisco.
