The Las Vegas Raiders wrap up preseason against the San Francisco 49ers on Friday, August 28. Aidan O'Connell looks to lock up the starting QB job after a steady showing in Houston. Ashton Jeanty is 'on the mend' after an ankle scare, but his Week 1 status is uncertain. We break down the matchup, key roster battles, and make a bold prediction.

In this episode, we discuss the quarterback competition between Aidan O'Connell and Fernando Mendoza, the injury concerns for Ashton Jeanty, and the impressive play of running back Scott Washington Jr. We also highlight defensive standouts like Patrick Johnson and Tristin McCollum, and analyze the 49ers' preseason form. Coach Klint Kubiak's comments on Jeanty and the looming 53-man roster decisions are front and center.

Keys to the game include establishing the run, protecting the quarterback, and getting pressure on the 49ers' backups. We predict O'Connell will be named the starter after this game, and we expect a strong bounce-back from Mendoza. Don't miss our breakdown of the Raiders' final preseason tune-up.

In this episode: Matchup and storylines · Players to watch and injuries · Keys to the game and bold prediction.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nfl/lv/2026-08-27/transcript.html

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