Battle of San Francisco City for the W-row Notch
The anticipation for the matchup between the San Francisco 49ers and Las Vegas Raiders is building.
Set for Saturday, August 16th, at 4 PM Eastern Time, the 0-1 49ers will face the 0-0-1 Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
Last week, 49ers’ backup quarterback Mac Jones had a rough outing, completing four out of seven passes for 74 yards before getting intercepted in a 30-9 loss to the Broncos. Meanwhile, Corey Kinner managed to rush for 45 yards on ten attempts.
On the other hand, the Raiders, guided by Pete Carroll, made quite an entrance into their season. They tied with the Seahawks 23-23, and Geno Smith, their new starting quarterback, had an interesting interaction with fans. There was a sign that read “Biger Bust – Geno or Jamal Cas Russell,” which stirred some chatter.
In terms of performance, Aidan O’Connell led the Raiders, completing 18 of 30 passes, including a touchdown throw. Shedrick Jackson was particularly impressive, catching four passes for a total of 76 yards and a touchdown.
Game Info
- When: August 16th, 4 PM
- Where: Allegiant Stadium, Las Vegas, Nevada
- Channel: NFL Network
- Streaming: DirectV (free trial available)
If you’re wondering how to catch the 49ers vs. Raiders game from anywhere in the U.S., it’s pretty straightforward.
Game Time:
The 49ers and Raiders will kick off on the NFL Network at 4 PM ET on August 16th.
Watch for Free:
Don’t have cable? You can use a live TV streaming service for a free option. One popular choice is DirectV, which offers a five-day free trial and has various subscription packages, including the NFL Network.
Another option is Hulu + Live TV, which also provides access to the NFL Network through its three-day free trial, letting you enjoy all the preseason matchups.
