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49ers vs. Raiders recap: San Francisco closes preseason with 18-12 win
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Kevin Topley, Ali Thanawalla, Will Simonds, Jordan Elliott, Jennifer Lee Chan an , as published by NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC)
· August 27, 2026
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Key points Further details about the game and the teams' preparations are available from the source, including analysis from a sports expert. A preseason finale is set for Thursday night.
A preseason finale is set for Thursday night. The teams have identical records. Focus inside the locker room is on upcoming competition, particularly at a certain position that remains undecided.
Some players will not participate in the game, including a tight end and a running back who have recently returned to practice. The reason for their absence is that they will not see action in this particular game.
Further details about the game and the teams' preparations are available from the source, including analysis from a sports expert.
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Category: Local Published: August 27, 2026 Source: NBC Bay Area (KNTV, NBC) Reading time: 1 min
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