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49ers' win over Raiders shows why the eye test still matters

The 49ers' Sunday win over the Las Vegas Raiders was very enjoyable in many ways. The final score was lopsided, and there were highlights galore. There were injury lowlights, too, most saddening of all was the news that rookie defensive tackle (and one of my favorites) Gracen Halton was lost for the season with a broken ankle.

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4 Pivotal Plays That Helped the 49ers Beat the Raiders

Defeating the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 proved to be a little challenging for the San Francisco 49ers, as it got a tad messy in the third quarter. That is where four pivotal plays that helped them beat the Raiders took place.

Brandon Aiyuk News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk reinstated by NFL

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk reported to the team for his physical on Monday, and the NFL reinstated him from the reserve/left squad list.

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 9

49ers Reinstate WR Brandon Aiyuk

Per the NFL transaction wire, the 49ers have reinstated WR Brandon Aiyuk from the left squad reserve list. The team also received an exemption for Aiyuk

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rush for at least 25 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz

The '100-rushing-yard NFL QBs' quiz

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

Fred Warner News / TWSN / November 9

Fred Warner Is the NFL's Defensive Player of the Year

Fred Warner should be the Defensive Player of the Year. The only way he doesn’t win is if the voters never turn on the tape. Watch the 49ers’ middle linebacker for one game and you’ll see he’s the best defender in football right now.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Jordan Watkins News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 9

4 Winners, 2 Losers From 49ers' Win Over Raiders: Jordan Watkins Flashes

For most of the game, the San Francisco 49ers had an easy go of it against the Las Vegas Raiders. It went as expected, with the 49ers winning 38-17 to get back on track after the Bye.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

49ers enter Week 10 as road favorites over Cowboys

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 7-1 with an impressive 38-17 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday. Next up is a Week 10 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium, where San Francisco has opened as a 4.5-point road favorite, according to BetMGM.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

49ers vs. Raiders PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers improved their record to 7-1 after a 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 9. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts from the game, providing a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who has more work to do.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 9

5 Notable Lineup Changes the 49ers Made in Week 9

The San Francisco 49ers came out of the bye week and had a few notable lineup decisions to make. What were some noteworthy differences coming out of the bye week?

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / November 9

How the 49ers' Trade Deadline Plans have Shifted After Their Week 9 Win

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 to move to 7-1 just two days before the NFL trade deadline. Returning from the bye week, the game has changed the team's trade deadline needs. The talk of the 49ers adding to the offensive line or a skill player like a receiver seems to be gone.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Kyle Shanahan News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan will turn heads with intriguing trade deadline hint

The NFL trade deadline is coming on Tuesday, so teams are running out of time to make their deals. The San Francisco 49ers have already made one big trade by bringing back defensive tackle DeForest Buckner from the Indianapolis Colts.

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

49ers HC Kyle Shanahan sends powerful Brock Purdy message after QBs’ milestone vs. Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers’ victory over the Las Vegas Raiders also saw their star quarterback, Brock Purdy, reach a significant milestone. He officially became the youngest quarterback in franchise history to record 100 career passing touchdowns, surpassing legendary 49ers quarterbacks Joe Montana, Steve Young and Jeff Garcia.

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The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

The 'Most CFP Top-25 appearances' quiz

The '1,500-point, 150-block seasons' quiz

The 'Most QB wins in a season' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 9

49ers’ Brock Purdy hilariously hits Fred Warner with ‘cringe’ take during presser

The San Francisco 49ers have plenty of reasons to feel good after their latest win. They beat the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 on Sunday, with their defense forcing five turnovers in the second half to help secure the victory.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

49ers Notebook: Purdy burns Raiders with his legs; Halton injury hits teammates hard; Do the 49ers have a Super Bowl defense?

The latest version of the 49ers-Raiders rivalry was a memorable one, with a large number of twists, turns and unpredictable moments en route to a 38-17 49ers win at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara.

Jordan Watkins News / 49ers Webzone / November 9

49ers WR Jordan Watkins continues to take 'a huge step forward' in absence of veterans

For the second consecutive game, second-year wide receiver Jordan Watkins stepped up on Sunday for a short-handed San Francisco 49ers receiving corps that has been decimated by injuries throughout the season.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Stock Up, Stock Down for the 49ers Following Sunday’s Win Over the Raiders

Coming into this weekend, the San Francisco 49ers were coming off a 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons prior to their bye in Week 8. They got back to work at Levi’s Stadium against the Las Vegas Raiders, and they had to go to war while once again being seriously short-handed at the wide receiver position.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / November 8

49ers make history: Key stats from dominant 38-17 win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 7-1 after a 38-17 Week 9 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

Gracen Halton News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

49ers’ Rookie DT Gracen Halton Out For Season

Injury issues have continuously plagued the 49ers in recent history. Their misfortunes continue to develop as ESPN’s Nick Wagoner reported after today’s game that rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton will miss the remainder of the season with a broken ankle.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / November 8

49ers' Kyle Shanahan on trade options: 'We're working hard looking at it'

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins was targeted four times in Sunday's 38-17 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. He caught all four passes for a team-high 86 yards and a touchdown.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 8

Christian McCaffrey's record showcases incredible longevity

Christian McCaffrey's latest record showcases incredible longevity

Stop if you've heard this one before, but San Francisco 49ers' running back Christian McCaffrey broke another record that was set by Pro Football Hall of Famer Marshall Faulk.

49ers defense rebounds in a big way in win over Raiders

Kyle Shanahan has definitive take on potential Brandon Aiyuk reunion

NFL Week 9 winners, losers: Myles Garrett dominates in return, Packers send message

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

Brock Purdy News / Field Level Media / November 8

Brock Purdy helps 49ers trounce turnover-prone Raiders

Brock Purdy threw for two touchdowns Sunday and ran for a third as the San Francisco 49ers stopped the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 38-17. Purdy completed 17 of 25 passes for 232 yards with an interception as San Francisco improved to 7-1.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / November 8

49ers defense rebounds in a big way in win over Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers looked solid coming out of their bye week, rolling past the Las Vegas Raiders, 38-17, on Sunday. While the offense had no issue putting up points, it was the Niners’ defense that showed out, finally figuring out how to rack up plenty of takeaways.

Brandon Aiyuk wants to get reinstated, but 49ers HC Kyle Shanahan 'couldn't care less'

Kirk Cousins' run as Raiders starter should be over after disastrous performance vs. 49ers

The 'Active NFL players with multiple AP First-Team All-Pro selections' quiz

Brandon Aiyuk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 8

No Quick Resolution Expected For Brandon Aiyuk As 49ers Seek Bonus Repayment

Jonathan Jones of The Athletic reports that the situation involving 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk could take days, weeks, or months to be resolved. Jones notes that the saga could fall under the CBA, as the Niners are seeking to recoup $13 million from Aiyuk, who hasn’t appeared in a game for them since 2024.

Christian Kirk News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 7

49ers Announce Three Moves, Place WR Christian Kirk On IR

Per the wire, the 49ers are placing WR Christian Kirk on injured reserve after he suffered a meniscus injury in practice on Thursday. The team is also activating WR Demarcus Robinson and elevating WR KhaDarel Hodge from the practice squad.