49ers Host Raiders in Week 9 Clash at Levi's Stadium

The San Francisco 49ers hosted the Las Vegas Raiders in a Week 9 regular-season matchup at Levi's Stadium on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Coming off their bye week, the 49ers entered the contest holding a 6-1 record and the top position in the NFC West, while the Raiders arrived with a surprising 4-4 record, keeping themselves in contention for an AFC playoff berth.

The renewal of the historic Bay Area rivalry brought considerable attention both on and off the field. The Raiders last played a regular-season game at Levi's Stadium in 2018, a contest marred by 32 arrests. Security personnel at the stadium prepared for a high-tension atmosphere as fans from both franchises filled the stands for the teams' first regular-season meeting since the Raiders relocated to Las Vegas following the 2019 season.

On the field, the matchup featured numerous coaching connections and familiar faces. Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins faced a 49ers team coached by Kyle Shanahan, with whom Cousins shares a professional relationship dating back to his rookie year in Washington in 2012. Additionally, 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris previously coached Cousins during their time with the Atlanta Falcons, while Raiders coach Klint Kubiak served as San Francisco's passing game coordinator in 2023, alongside his brother Klay Kubiak, who took over as the 49ers' offensive coordinator in 2025.

Las Vegas entered the game boasting a strong passing attack led by Cousins and standout tight end Brock Bowers, who has emerged as one of the league's top offensive weapons. However, analysts pointed out that the Raiders' offense often struggled in the red zone and relied heavily on the pass, presenting an opportunity for a dominant San Francisco defensive line featuring Nick Bosa and a returning DeForest Buckner.

The 49ers played without several key inactive players, including Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel. Despite these absences, San Francisco's offense looked to establish momentum through running backs Christian McCaffrey and Kaelon Black, alongside tight end George Kittle, capitalizing on a Raiders defense that had struggled significantly over the preceding weeks.

As the game progressed into the second half, the 49ers' secondary faced a sudden setback early in the fourth quarter. Starting cornerback Renardo Green intercepted a pass from Kirk Cousins in the end zone, but sustained an injury on the play. Green limped off the field and headed into the medical tent, leaving the team to list him as questionable to return while altering the team's remaining defensive backfield rotation.