Raiders vs 49ers predictions, graded
Las Vegas Raiders at San Francisco 49ers · Week 9, 2026 · Sun, Nov 8 · Final: Raiders 17, 49ers 38 · Updated
Who do pundits pick in Raiders vs 49ers? Of 11 pundits with a call on record, all 11 take the 49ers. 3 named a score; the median has the 49ers by 14. The 49ers won 38-17, so 11 of 11 had the winner. Their graded calls averaged 94 out of 100.
Who the room took
11 pundits · each counted once, by their latest callRaiders vs 49ers picks by outlet
Each pundit counted once, at the outlet or show their latest call ran on. An outlet is listed when two or more of its pundits have picked.
- CBS Sportsall 2 49ers
- Chris Simms Unbuttoned (podcast)all 2 49ers
- Football 301 with Nate Tice (podcast)all 2 49ers
The other 5 pundits write or talk elsewhere: all 5 49ers.
Raiders vs 49ers score predictions
3 pundits named a score; the median call is 49ers by 14, and the final was 49ers by 21.
Each dot is one pundit’s latest score call, placed at the winning margin it named. The solid bar is how the game actually finished. Hover or tap a dot for the pundit and the score.
- Pete Prisco49ers 31, Raiders 17Hit · 83
- Chris Simms49ers 35, Raiders 17Hit · 93
- John Breech49ers 30, Raiders 23Close · 67
Raiders at 49ers: how they came in
The Raiders are 4-4; the 49ers are 6-1. On win totals, 14 pundits put the Raiders at 6.6 wins on average, and 12 pundits put the 49ers at 9.8 wins on average.
Levi's Stadium, Santa Clara, California
- Record coming in
- 4-4 · 221 scored, 230 allowed
- Unit ranks
- offense 17th, defense 31st of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 3-14
- Win-total calls
- 15 pundits · average 6.6 · 3 to 17 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 6 of 8 Raiders games
- Record coming in
- 6-1 · 197 scored, 139 allowed
- Last games
- L 20-29 at Falcons Week 7
- W 23-17 vs Commanders Week 6
- W 32-29 at Seahawks Week 5
- Unit ranks
- offense 2nd, defense 9th of 32 (this season)
- Last season
- 12-5
- Win-total calls
- 12 pundits · average 9.8 · 3 to 13 wins
- The room's picks
- the side most pundits took won 4 of 7 49ers games
Raiders and 49ers players to watch
Each club’s starting quarterback, leading rusher, receiver and tight end, and its sack and tackle leaders, with their 2026 regular season so far, with the latest call on each from a pundit on our leaderboard whose record beats the naive pick (50 pundits clear that bar), made since the 2026 schedule came out. “No.” is their rank there.
Raiders
- Kirk CousinsStarting QB · QB
2,340 passing yards · 20 TD, 8 INT · 64.1% completions · 9 games · 5th in the NFL in passing yards
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
“"I think Kirk Cousins is going to be their week one starter." "Okay. Yeah, I do too."” the article →
Kirk Cousins to be 1st on the depth chart
“Kubiak and the Raiders have made it clear - crystal clear (think Tom Cruise and Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good Men") that Kirk Cousins is the starting QB.” the article →
- Ashton JeantyRB1 · RB
362 rushing yards on 114 carries · 4 TD · 42 catches for 371 · 9 games · 27th in the NFL in rushing yards
Ashton Jeanty to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“With Klint Kubiak in town, Fernando Mendoza or Kirk Cousins at the helm, a healthy Brock Bowers, and improved blocking up front, Jeanty could be poised to post a strong RB1 season in his second season.” the article →
Ashton Jeanty to disappoint at the next level
“But if Jeanty keeps picking up only 3.1 yards per carry, he may cede further touches to Washington and settle in as a passing-game specialist. That would be a monumental disappointment given the investment the Raiders made in him at the draft.” the article →
- Tre TuckerWR1 · WR
33 catches for 529 yards · 4 TD · 9 games · 19th in the NFL in receiving yards
Tre Tucker to be 1st on the depth chart
“Tre Tucker erupted for 5-119-1 on seven targets Sunday against the Chargers and has to be considered the Raiders' No. 1 receiver.” the article →
Tre Tucker to sign for $10.8M–$13.2M a year with Las Vegas Raiders
“Tre Tucker isn’t going to re-sign in Las Vegas for less than what Jalen Nailor is making ($12 million per year)” the article →
- Brock BowersTE1 · TE
48 catches for 658 yards · 6 TD · 7 games · 9th in the NFL in receiving yards
Brock Bowers to outplay his draft cost (anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts)
“I think tight end is worth paying up for this year, and I'm willing to take Brock Bowers anywhere in the back half of the second round in 12-team drafts.” the article →
Brock Bowers to finish top 1 at his position, by fantasy points
“2026 Brock Bowers could be 2025 Trey McBride and be the runaway TE1 for fantasy” the article →
- Maxx CrosbySack leader · DE
4 sacks · 11 solo tackles · 9 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
Maxx Crosby to move to Las Vegas Raiders
“the Raiders... have really slow start written all over them to the point where they could be trading Max Crosby before the deadline” the article →
Maxx Crosby to stay with Las Vegas Raiders
“Unless a team - a contender, at that - is willing to pay a “very high” price for Maxx Crosby, the Raiders won’t even consider it... they aren’t shopping him, and he isn’t wanting out.” the article →
- Jeremy ChinnTackle leader · S
1 sack · 44 solo tackles · 1 interception · 9 games · 4th in the NFL in solo tackles
49ers
- Brock PurdyStarting QB · QB
1,980 passing yards · 17 TD, 5 INT · 69.1% completions · 201 rushing yards · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in passing yards
Brock Purdy to stay with San Francisco 49ers
“QB Brock Purdy, 49ers ... the dozen players that most likely won't be traded” the article →
Brock Purdy to finish top 12 at his position, by fantasy points
“Consider him a low-end QB1 in 2026 fantasy drafts.” the article →
- Christian McCaffreyRB1 · RB
457 rushing yards on 102 carries · 10 TD · 36 catches for 270 · 8 games · 18th in the NFL in rushing yards
Christian McCaffrey to outplay his draft cost (that mid first round pick)
“Pat has them ranked number seven overall... So I think we just need to get like twelve or thirteen games, fourteen games out of him to have him be worth that mid first round pick... that's why I'm willing to draft Christian McCaffrey in the middle of the first round.” the article →
Christian McCaffrey to make the roster
“So Christian McCaffrey, Kyle Youssek locked in. Kalyn Black locked in. Jordan James locked in.” the article →
- Mike EvansWR1 · WR
27 catches for 420 yards · 3 TD · 6 games · 32nd in the NFL in receiving yards
“Watkins is probably just a one-week rental, since Evans figures to be back by Week 11 at the latest” the article →
Mike Evans to outplay his draft cost (a locked and loaded top twenty four guy)
“I'm drafting him, and I think he's gonna boom. I think he's gonna boom in this offense” the article →
- George KittleTE1 · TE
38 catches for 483 yards · 5 TD · 8 games · 24th in the NFL in receiving yards
George Kittle to make the roster
“I got three tight ends here. George Kittle, who is no longer gonna be on Pup, so he has to make the roster.” the article →
George Kittle — “playing week one”
“More likely future hall of famer to play week one. George Kittle or Patrick Mahomes? ... Both are playing week one.” the article →
- DeForest BucknerSack leader · DT
4 sacks · 12 solo tackles · 8 games · 29th in the NFL in sacks
DeForest Buckner to move — “may ship out before the deadline”
“Outside of Nelson, running back Jonathan Taylor and pass rusher DeForest Buckner are other possible trade chips Indy may ship out before the deadline.” the article →
DeForest Buckner to move to San Francisco 49ers
“If I'm the Niners, I go after DeForest Bruckner.” the article →
- Fred WarnerTackle leader · LB
0.5 sacks · 36 solo tackles · 8 games · 13th in the NFL in solo tackles
Fred Warner to make All-Pro
“my preseason All-Pro team ... Linebacker: Fred Warner, San Francisco 49ers” the article →
Fred Warner to make the roster
“We know that Fred Warner is gonna make the roster.” the article →
Every call on Raiders at 49ers
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San Francisco 49ers 31 — Raiders 17
Pick: 49ers 31, Raiders 17
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
I do not like the niners on this one. I like them to win, but 10 points is a lot. Give me the Raiders.
San Francisco 49ers 35 — Raiders 17
Thirty five seventeen forty niners.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
The Niners win this game. They might even win it easily... can the Raiders just score enough to backdoor cover this?
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
I think the niners are gonna win this game, and I would probably take them to cover.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
Who are you predicting here? Gee. I wonder who Yeah. I'll go niners.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
I'll go niners as well. Niners are first in DVA on offense still.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Raiders
They're about to go o and three because they face San Francisco, Seattle, Denver.
San Francisco 49ers to beat Las Vegas Raiders
I got the San Francisco 49ers winning this game.
San Francisco 49ers 31 — Raiders 17
Pick: 49ers 31, Raiders 17
San Francisco 49ers 30 — Raiders 23
49ers 30-23 over Raiders
San Francisco 49ers to beat Las Vegas Raiders
They're gonna win that game, renew the old rivalry with the Raiders, and that that's a w.