Winners and losers from 49ers vs. Raiders preseason finale: Eddy Pineiro perfect

The San Francisco 49ers’ preseason finale against the Las Vegas Raiders ended with the visitors walking away with an 18-12 victory at Allegiant Stadium in Nevada on Aug. 27.

The Niners took a 12-9 lead with 9:09 remaining in the game after a 59-yard field goal from Eddy Piñeiro, who went 6-for-6 on field goals (24 yards, 25, 48, 59, 51, 54) in the final preseason game for San Francisco.

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The Raiders answered on the next possession. Matt Gay hit a 48-yard field goal, tying the game 12-12 with 7:38 left.

The 49ers responded, going 50 yards in 12 plays and capping the possession with a 51-yard field goal to give San Francisco the lead with 1:51 remaining. The 49ers’ defense stopped the Raiders and gave the ball back to their offense, which was able to extend the lead on a Pineiro 54-yard field goal.

No touchdowns were scored in the game, a credit to both defenses.

Here’s a breakdown of the winners and losers from the preseason finale matchup between the 49ers and Raiders:

Winners from 49ers’ preseason finale

49ers running back room

San Francisco might have one of the best running back groups in the NFL. Everyone knows that MVP candidate Christian McCaffrey is capable of putting up more than 1,000 yards rushing or receiving. However, with the depth that the Niners have in the backfield, San Francisco can spread his touches around and keep him readily available throughout the season.

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Kaelon Black seems to be a fine draft pick. Black has shown a mix of power and speed when taking handoffs. Against the Raiders on Aug. 27, the rookie running back averaged 7 yards per carry, showcasing his promising skillset.

Jordan James has also shown that he could be a trusted back capable of making something happen on any given snap. He made a catch out of the backfield and added 35 rushing yards in eight attempts. Khalil Herbert isn’t one to sleep on. He led San Francisco on the ground with 40 yards on six touches against Las Vegas.

Sincere McCormick has had moments, however he did not have a great performance against Las Vegas with seven touches for just 8 yards.

Don’t forget that San Francisco signed Deebo Samuel…

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Publish date : 2026-08-28 04:37:00

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