Behind Enemy Lines: Previewing Raiders Week 9 matchup with Niners Wire
How big of an impact will 49ers injuries make? What weaknesses can Raiders exploit? We get those answers and more with Niners Wire's Kyle Madson.
The Raiders are set to face the 49ers in San Francisco on Sunday. Kyle Madsen, from USA Today's Niners Wire, provides details on the 49ers team the Raiders will face. Christian McCaffrey is available, but Mike Evans is not, which might be the bigger loss for the 49ers due to their limited receiver depth. The 49ers defense has been inconsistent, with injuries to defensive end Nick Bosa and nickel cornerback Upton Stout impacting their secondary.
Their offense can be volatile, making it difficult for opponents to prepare for them. For the Raiders, targeting Ashton Jeanty could be key, as he could be a challenge due to his versatility. Defensively, the Raiders should not focus on stopping McCaffrey or George Kittle. An under-the-radar 49ers player is rookie running back Kaelon Black, who has shown promise when McCaffrey was injured. The Raiders are favored to win, with a predicted score of 34-30 in favor of the 49ers.
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