Raiders return to Bay Area — and the jail at Levi's Stadium could be busy
The Raiders left Oakland, for the second time, after the 2019 season.
The Oakland Raiders have returned to the Bay Area for their first regular-season game since moving to Las Vegas. Fans can expect a lively atmosphere at Levi's Stadium, where activities related to the renewed rivalry may lead to increased activity in the stadium's 3,500-square-foot holding facility. The team played there in 2018, resulting in 32 arrests - the first time the 49ers hosted them since a preseason game in 2011 that had several fan violence incidents.
Despite the potential on-field and off-field excitement, the game promises to bring significant on-field action. Both teams have deep-rooted connections with each other, with former Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins and 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan, as well as Raiders coach Klint Kubiak and 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, sharing backgrounds with each other.
The Raiders' unexpected contention for an AFC playoff berth puts pressure on the 49ers, who hold the NFC West at 6-1 and could influence the Super Bowl's path through Santa Clara.
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