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49ers Force 5 Turnovers, Cruise Past Raiders 38-17
On Sunday at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, Calif., the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 38-17, improving to 7-1 this season.
Coming off a bye week, San Francisco's offense appeared refreshed while the Raiders committed five turnovers, with the defense forcing takeaways on five of Las Vegas' last six possessions.
Quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 232 yards and two touchdowns, running back Christian McCaffrey reached his 36th career touchdown catch, and rookie linebacker Jaden Dugger returned an interception 35 yards for a score.
San Francisco outgained Las Vegas 414 to 240 with a 190-yard rushing advantage, while the Raiders tied an NFL record by allowing at least 30 points in six consecutive games.
The 49ers travel to face the Dallas Cowboys in Week 10, while the Raiders host the Seattle Seahawks next Sunday; rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton was carted off with a leg injury.