Shanahan Previews Trade Deadline as 49Ers Host Raiders
WHO:
49ers.com - Long snapper Jon Weeks received the 49ers’ 2026 Perry/Yonamine Unity Award for dedication to local outreach and community engagement.
Heavy NFL - Rob Gronkowski, an NFL analyst for Fox Sports, supported the 49ers pursuing a potential trade for a star wide receiver.
49ers.com - Kyle Shanahan is the San Francisco 49ers’ head coach; the team is scheduled to host the Las Vegas Raiders.
raiders.com - Klint Kubiak is the Raiders’ head coach, and Klay Kubiak is the 49ers’ offensive coordinator. The brothers worked together on San Francisco’s coaching staff during the 2023 season.
raiders.com - Raiders coach Klint Kubiak said of his brother, “It was just so great reconnecting with him,” and praised his work ethic and intelligence.
raiders.com - Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty has 37 receptions for 376 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns. Coach Klint Kubiak said Jeanty has “a really bright future ahead.”
raiders.com - 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey has 34 receptions for 251 receiving yards in 2026. Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby called him “one of the best in the league.”
49ers.com - 49ers CEO Al Guido and Chief Marketing Officer Stephanie Rogers discussed the team’s Mexico City fan events and community engagement.
Heavy NFL - One article concerns Raiders tight end Michael Mayer and another concerns Brock Bowers receiving a message from George Kittle, but the supplied article text provides no further details.
Heavy NFL - Two articles concern a proposed 49ers trade target, a New York Jets wide receiver, and rumors about backup quarterback Mac Jones; the supplied text gives no player names beyond Jones or specific statements by the general manager.
WHAT:
Niners Nation - The Raiders have allowed 381.9 yards per game, third-most in the NFL, and 28.8 points per game, second-most. They have allowed at least 30 points in each of their last five games, after allowing 27 points combined in their first two.
Niners Nation - Las Vegas has forced 13 turnovers, fifth-most in the league, including seven fumble recoveries and five interceptions.
Niners Nation - San Francisco has committed eight turnovers in its last three games, including four against Atlanta; it had two turnovers in its first four games. The 49ers average one fumble per game and lost five of six fumbles in their last three games.
Niners Nation - The Raiders average 265.1 passing yards per game, third-best in the league. Kirk Cousins had 19 touchdown passes and five interceptions through the season’s first half; Brock Bowers, despite missing the first two games, leads Las Vegas in targets, receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
49ers.com - The 49ers announced that their Mexico City fan zone, La Casa de los Fieles, is sponsored by Foliatti Sportsbook and supported by Banorte, Marriott, and San Francisco Travel.
49ers.com - CEO Al Guido said the 49ers have played in Mexico City twice before and described the upcoming game there as a “true homecoming.”
49ers.com - Chief Marketing Officer Stephanie Rogers said the Mexico City events will include community-impact initiatives aimed at growing the game and supporting the Mexican community.
Heavy NFL - The 49ers acquired defensive tackle DeForest Buckner in a trade and continued exploring the wide receiver market amid injuries at the position.
raiders.com - The Raiders and 49ers are set for a Week 9 matchup. Las Vegas is 4-4 after beating the Jets; San Francisco is 6-1 and pursuing the NFC’s top seed and its first NFC West title since 2023.
raiders.com - The Raiders rank sixth in points per game (27.6), second in passing touchdowns (19), and 12th in yards per game (342.4). The 49ers rank fourth in points per game (28.1), eighth in rushing yards per game (127.4), and have allowed an NFL-low seven sacks.
raiders.com - Jeanty averages 3.1 yards per carry and has a 44.4% rushing success rate. He had two carries against the Jets, while rookie Mike Washington Jr. handled most of the workload. Jeanty had three catches for 64 yards, including a 45-yard reception on the Raiders’ go-ahead scoring drive.
raiders.com - Since joining San Francisco in 2022, McCaffrey has recorded 270 catches, 2,349 receiving yards, and 18 receiving touchdowns. His 2026 receiving success rate is 64.3%, second among running backs.
49ers.com - The 49ers are scheduled to play the Raiders at Levi’s Stadium. The team’s defense had allowed 29 points in a loss to Atlanta before its bye, according to Heavy NFL.
49ers.com - San Francisco announced a Mexico City fan zone, La Casa de los Fieles, at Pinche Gringo BBQ Warehouse Polanco. The team said more than 12,000 fans visited it during its 2022 Mexico City game week.
Heavy NFL - A report says trade rumors have circulated about Mac Jones; Brock Purdy remains the 49ers’ starting quarterback.
WHERE:
raiders.com - The Raiders-49ers game is at Levi’s Stadium in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Raiders last traveled to the Bay Area to play San Francisco in 2018.
49ers.com - La Casa de los Fieles is at Pinche Gringo BBQ Warehouse Polanco in Mexico City; the 49ers’ Week 11 game against the Minnesota Vikings is at Estadio Banorte.
WHEN:
49ers.com - The Raiders-49ers game is scheduled for Sunday, November 8th.
Heavy NFL - The 49ers’ trade deadline is Nov. 10.
49ers.com - The Mexico City watch party for the 49ers-Cowboys game is scheduled for Sunday, November 15, at 1:00 p.m. local time. The fan rally is scheduled for Saturday, November 21, at 11:00 a.m. local time; the gameday watch party is Sunday, November 22, at 5:00 p.m. local time.
WHY:
Niners Nation - The 49ers must limit turnovers to capitalize on the Raiders’ defensive vulnerabilities.
Heavy NFL - The 49ers’ reported interest in a wide receiver came as injuries left them short-handed at that position.
raiders.com - The matchup renews the teams’ former Battle of the Bay rivalry, which dates to the 1970 AFL-NFL merger.
49ers.com - La Casa de los Fieles events are intended to bring Mexican fans together, provide a 49ers fan experience, and support community engagement.
HOW:
49ers.com - Spanish-speaking fans can follow the team’s 49ersESP social media channels and download the 49ers app powered by PwC.
raiders.com - Raiders-49ers will be locally televised on FOX. Raiders audio is available on Raider Nation Radio 920AM and KOMP 92.3 The Rock Station; NFL+ offers live audio outside the local market.
49ers.com - The first 1,200 attendees at the November 15 watch party are to receive a George Kittle Luchador bobblehead. The events are to include entertainment, alumni appearances, music, raffles, giveaways, and team-themed activities.
The 49ers host the Raiders Sunday, seeking to limit turnovers against a vulnerable defense. San Francisco is also exploring receiver trades, with injuries leaving the position short-handed. Ahead of their Mexico City game, the 49ers announced fan events supporting local communities.