49ers Defeat Raiders 38-17 as Purdy Leads Week 9 Win

The San Francisco 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17 on Sunday behind Brock Purdy’s two touchdown passes and a fast start that helped San Francisco improve to 7-1. Playing before 71,753 fans at Levi’s Stadium, the 49ers built a 14-point first-quarter advantage and maintained control of this Week 9 NFL matchup.

Las Vegas received a productive afternoon from tight end Brock Bowers, but its offense could not match San Francisco’s scoring pace. The Raiders fell to 4-5, while the 49ers remained unbeaten at home at 5-0.

A Fast Start, Then a Strong Second-Half Response

San Francisco established the game’s direction early, outscoring Las Vegas 14-0 in the opening quarter. That cushion meant the Raiders spent the rest of the afternoon trying to make up ground against a team that continued adding points.

Las Vegas found some footing in the second quarter, scoring 10 points while holding San Francisco to seven. The Raiders trimmed their deficit to 21-10 by halftime, keeping the game within reach despite their scoreless opening period. It was their best quarter by scoring margin, but they needed another step forward after the break.

Instead, San Francisco widened the gap. The 49ers outscored the Raiders 14-7 in the third quarter, taking a 35-17 lead into the fourth. That stretch restored the separation Las Vegas had reduced before halftime and left the visitors needing a substantial late rally.

No fourth-quarter comeback materialized. San Francisco supplied the period’s only three points, while Las Vegas finished with its second scoreless quarter. The 49ers won in regulation, with no overtime required, after outscoring the Raiders 17-7 across the second half.

Key Performers

Brock Purdy, 49ers — 17/25, 232 YDS, 2 TD, 1 INT. Purdy completed 68 percent of his passes and averaged 9.3 yards per attempt. His interception was a turnover on his stat line, but San Francisco still produced 38 points. Two touchdown passes gave the passing game an important role in an afternoon when the 49ers scored in every quarter.

Kaelon Black, 49ers — 11 CAR, 70 YDS. Black led the game in rushing yardage, averaging approximately 6.4 yards per carry. His production gave San Francisco an efficient ground-game contribution alongside Purdy’s passing. Black’s 70 yards came on a relatively compact workload, making his rushing average one of the afternoon’s notable numbers.

Brock Bowers, Raiders — 7 REC, 111 YDS, 1 TD. Bowers was the game’s receiving leader and Las Vegas’ standout offensive performer. He averaged nearly 15.9 yards per reception and reached the end zone, giving the Raiders a bright spot even as the overall scoring gap grew.

NerdSports Stat: San Francisco’s 14-0 opening quarter accounted for two-thirds of its final 21-point margin of victory.

What Comes Next

At 7-1, San Francisco continues strengthening its playoff position ahead of a home game against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday, November 15, at 1:25 PM PST. Las Vegas hosts the Seattle Seahawks that day at 1:05 PM PST, looking to return to .500 and regain ground in the postseason race.

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