The San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders wrap up the preseason Friday night with a matchup in Nevada.
We’re inching closer and closer to the start of the NFL regular season, and Friday marks the last chance for many of these players to make an impact in order to make the final roster.
Here is everything you need to know surrounding the 49ers vs. Raiders Week 3 preseason game, including the channel, start time, live stream options, and more.
San Francisco 49ers at Las Vegas Raiders
- Start time: Friday, Aug. 23, 2024, 10 p.m. ET
- Channel: NFL Network
- Live stream options: NFL App, NFL+, Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV,
- Radio stations: KNBR 680 AM/ 1050 AM, Raider Nation Radio 920AM
- Starting QBs: TBD
- Betting lines:
- Spread: SF -5.5
- Total: 35
- Moneyline: SF -230, LV +190
A Week 2 win over the Saints was nothing for the 49ers to celebrate. While the 16-10 victory saw some improvements from their Week 1 loss to the Titans, there is still plenty for the 49ers to clean up ahead of the regular season.
In a game that lacked much offense, Joshua Dobbs was the best option under center, outperforming all the 49ers’ signal-callers, including Brock Purdy, who saw his first preseason snaps. The performance was a bounce back for Dobbs after his rough start to his 49ers tenure. He punched in the only San Francisco touchdown from 1 yard out on fourth- and-goal just before the end of the first half.
New Orleans’ rushing attack found plenty of room and gained 134 yards. However, the 49ers shut down the passing attack, ruining some extended playing time for Saints starting quarterback Derek Carr. He completed seven of his nine attempts for 47 yards.
On the other side, Las Vegas head coach Antonio Pierce appears to have made a decision at quarterback. After a hard-fought battle through training camp and two preseason showdowns, Gardner Minshew has won the starting job over second-year quarterback Aidan O’Connell.
After Minshew had a mediocre start to the matchup against the Cowboys in Week 2, O’Connell worked the Raiders back into the game, throwing a touchdown to start the second half and cut the score to 13-12. However, a poorly timed pick-six from the second-year QB likely cost him the opportunity to start in Week 1 of the regular season.
Expect the Raiders to continue to sort out their RB room as all of Zamir White, Alexander Mattison, and Ameer Abdullah show how valuable they can be in the rushing and passing attacks.
Also, don’t forget WR Tre Tucker, who is vying for the WR3 spot behind Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. The 2023 third-round pick has shown up consistently throughout the preseason ready to improve upon his 331-yard rookie campaign.
