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Raiders vs. 49ers Live Game Thread
Raiders vs. 49ers Live Game Thread

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LAS VEGAS, Nev.-The 2023 NFL preseason officially begins for the Las Vegas Raiders today at Allegiant Stadium versus the San Francisco 49ers.

Remember the rule of five. The game is over if the Las Vegas Raiders win that key statistical battle. For those who don't remember it, it has to do with sacks and turnovers. If the Raiders have three sacks and give up two, they are plus one. They are plus three if they get four turnovers and give up only one. That would give them a plus-four for the day. They want to get to a plus-five ratio every game. On average, teams that reach the rule of five scenarios win 91 percent of their NFL games.

Here's how to watch Sunday's game:

TV: NFL Network

Venue: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas

Kickoff: 1:05 p.m. PDT / 4:05 p.m. EDT

NFL Network is the host of the game. You can check your local TV provider for more information.

If you are a resident in the Las Vegas area, you can watch the game on your mobile device through Raiders.com. You can also use the Raiders mobile app on iOS and Android.

Radio: KOMP 92.3 FM/Raider Nation Radio 920 AM

You can listen to the game on KOMP 92.3 FM and Raider Nation 920 AM, the flagship radio station for every Raiders game.

Click the link here for details regarding the Raiders' affiliate stations nationwide.

The Raiders app also provides radio coverage along with its broadcast.

San Francisco hosted the Raiders for a preseason game two years ago when the 49ers bested Las Vegas, 34-10.

Las Vegas went a perfect 4-0 in last year's preseason, only to go 6-11 in the regular season, missing out on the postseason after ending their four-year playoff drought the year before.

Sunday's game will also be a reunion for Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, who played the last six seasons with the 49ers.

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START OF THE FIRST QUARTER:

SACK: Raiders defensive end Isaac Rochell takes down 49ers quarterback Trey Lance for a three-yard sack.

FIRST DOWN: Las Vegas rookie quarterback Aidan O'Connell makes his first NFL completion, a 15-yard gain to fellow rookie Tre Tucker.

SCORING UPDATE No. 1: Raiders running back Zamir White punches it in for a one-yard rushing touchdown. Placekicker Daniel Carlson's extra point is good. Las Vegas leads 7-0 with 7:22 to go in the first quarter.

SACK: Raiders defensive tackle Adam Butler with the 4-yard sack to force fourth down.

START OF SECOND QUARTER:

END OF FIRST QUARTER: Las Vegas leads, 7-0.

INJURY: Raiders guard Dylan Parham down with an apparent injury, able to walk off.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Las Vegas unable to convert on fourth-and-1 as White is stopped behind the line of scrimmage.

SCORING UPDATE No. 2: The ball is nearly intercepted by Raiders cornerback Duke Shelley, deflects into the hands of 49ers tight end Ross Dwelley for a touchdown. Kick is good. Game is tied, 7-7.

DEEP PASS: O'Connell finds Tucker for a 35-yard reception. Play is under review.

RULING: Officials rule the play as an incomplete pass. Raiders will punt on fourth-and-1.

SACK: Raiders rookie linebacker Amari Burney gets the five-yard sack.

TIMEOUT LAS VEGAS

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: Raiders defensive end Jordan Willis stuffs 49ers running back Jordan Mason at the line.

PENALTY: Five-yard holding penalty on San Francisco.

2-MINUTE WARNING: Game is all even at 7 apiece.

SCORING UPDATE #3: O'Connell finds Raiders wide receiver Keelan Cole Sr. for a nine-yard touchdown pass to give Las Vegas the lead with just over half a minute to go in the half. Extra point is good, Raiders up, 14-7.

PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness against Raiders safety Jaquan Johnson. 15-yard penalty.

MISSED KICK: San Francisco rookie placekicker Jake Moody misses the 40-yard field goal as time expires in the half.

END OF FIRST HALF: Raiders lead, 14-7.

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HALFTIME:

Aidan O'Connell was undoubtedly the star of the first half.

The rookie quarterback out of Purdue was composed and accurate in his first-ever half of NFL action, having thrown for 107 yards on 10-of-13 attempts, including a late touchdown pass to Keelan Cole Sr.

Defensively, it was Las Vegas' linebackers and defensive line that stole the show, as rookie linebacker Amari Burney, defensive tackle John Jenkins, and defensive tackle Adam Butler all recording sacks. Defensive ends Isaac Rochell and Jordan Willis each added half sacks as well.

Las Vegas will receive to start the second half.

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START OF THIRD QUARTER:

SCORING UPDATE No. 4: Carlson's 53-yard field goal makes it through the uprights, giving Las Vegas a 17-7 lead.

PENALTY: 10-yard holding penalty on San Francisco on the kickoff return.

PENALTY: Illegal formation against the 49ers. 5-yard penalty.

PENALTY: Another five-yard illegal formation penalty against San Francisco.

TURNOVER ON DOWNS: The Raiders defense stops the quarterback sneak from 49ers QB Sam Darnold. Las Vegas will take over at its own 31-yard line.

PENALTY: Holding against San Francisco on the punt return.

TURNOVER: Raiders linebacker Curtis Bolton III forces the fumble, recovered by cornerback Azizi Hearn. Las Vegas to take over at the 49ers' 14-yard line.

SCORING UPDATE No. 5: Las Vegas running back Sincere McCormick finds the end zone for the two-yard touchdown rush. Kick is good. Raiders lead, 24-7.

END OF THIRD QUARTER: Las Vegas with a 24-7 lead.

START OF FOURTH QUARTER:

TIMEOUT LAS VEGAS

MISSED FIELD GOAL: Moody misses again, this time from 58 yards out. Score remains 24-7.

PENALTY: Unnecessary roughness against San Francisco. 15-yard penalty.

SCORING UPDATE No. 6: Carlson's 46-yard field goal gives the Raiders a 27-7 lead with 12:05 to go in regulation.

PENALTY: Holding against the 49ers on the kickoff return.

TURNOVER: Raiders safety Sam Webb with an interception, returns it to the opposing 2-yard line.

SCORING UPDATE No. 7: McCormick with his second touchdown of the contest, this time a two-yard reception. Raiders lead, 34-7, with 10:27 to go.

Two-MINUTE WARNING: Raiders still lead, 34-7.

FINAL: Las Vegas wins, 34-7, to start the preseason off 1-0.

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