49ers Beat Raiders 18-12 as Pineiro Hits 6 Field Goals in Preseason Finale
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Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 28
49ers Beat Raiders 18-12 as Pineiro Hits 6 Field Goals in Preseason Finale
3 articles · Updated · Sports Illustrated · Aug 28
Summary
Six field goals from Eddy Pineiro—including a 59-yarder—powered San Francisco’s 18-12 preseason-finale win over Las Vegas, with the kicker emerging as the clearest standout.
Mac Jones went 1-of-5 for 7 yards and a 39.6 rating in two series, while the offense leaned more effectively on the ground behind Jordan James’ 55 scrimmage yards and Kaelon Black’s 28 yards on four carries.
49ers receivers drew the harshest review after Jordan Watkins managed one catch for 5 yards on three targets, reinforcing concerns about depth behind the starters.
On defense, Tatum Bethune posted 9 tackles and an interception, Jaden Dugger added 10 tackles, and Keion White plus Ogbo Okoronkwo supplied sacks, but run defense remained shaky with Alfred Collins and CJ West criticized.
The finale also brought roster and health implications: Hayden Rucci strengthened his case for a tight-end spot, while Brayden Willis left with a concussion and rookie defensive back Ephesians Prysock exited with a shoulder injury.
With the 49ers resting starters ahead of their historic Australia opener, did bubble players like Jordan Watkins secure their roster spots against Las Vegas?
After relying solely on Eddy Piñeiro's six field goals to beat the Raiders, are the 49ers' backups struggling with red-zone execution?
Did No. 1 overall pick Fernando Mendoza do enough against San Francisco's backups to snatch the Raiders' Week 1 starting job from Kirk Cousins?