Raiders Ballers & Busters Week 9 vs 49ers
We take a look at the best and worst performances from the Raiders Week 9 loss to the 49ers.
Raiders Ballers & Busters Week 9 vs 49ers
Happy Veteran's Day and welcome to a delayed edition of Ballers & Busters, as the Raiders' significant trade for Kirk Cousins drew attention. Despite the game being one of the ugliest of the season, there were glimmers of positive performances.
Raiders special teams had been disastrous, but recently showed improvement. Averaging 31 yards per return on seven returns, the Raiders outperformed the 49ers' 20.7 average. AJ Cole's 45-yard punt out of bounds at the 11-yard line, and Matt Gay's 50-yard field goal highlighted the special teams' success.
Rookie safety Treydan Stukes made the only takeaway for the Raiders, intercepting a Brock Purdy pass and returning it 26 yards to the 49ers' 31-yard line. However, the game also showcased the Raiders' busters.
Wide receiver Brock Bowers had an impressive 100-yard game, catching seven passes for 111 yards and a touchdown. However, he fumbled once, which was a setback. Running back Matt Breida's game was also marred by a fumble. The 49ers' defense was formidable, forcing multiple turnovers and dominating the game.
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