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Las Vegas Raiders Dominate at Allegiant Stadium Against San Francisco 49ers

The Las Vegas Raiders opened their preseason with a commanding victory over the San Francisco 49ers, showcasing a solid performance on both sides of the ball. The final score read 34-7 in favor of the home team, as they outplayed their opponents in nearly every facet of the game.


Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (22) runs against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)

In front of a packed crowd at Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders' offense was efficient and effective. The passing game was particularly sharp, with an impressive completion percentage of 78 and two touchdowns through the air. The longest pass completed went for 21 yards, contributing to a total passing yardage of 152. On the ground, they amassed 120 rushing yards with an average gain per play standing at a respectable four and half yards.


The defense for Las Vegas was relentless throughout the contest. They recorded four sacks for a loss of eighteen yards and forced five tackles for loss. Their pressure on defense resulted in one interception that was returned for forty-three yards and also led to one fumble recovery which added another two yards to their tally.


Special teams played their part too; field goal kickers were perfect on the day converting both attempts from beyond forty-nine yards out. Punters averaged almost forty-nine net yards per punt while pinning four punts inside the twenty-yard line without conceding any touchbacks.


The Raiders' red zone efficiency stood out as well; they capitalized on all four opportunities when within striking distance by scoring each time they entered this critical area. Third-down conversions were successful thirty-eight percent of times attempted which helped maintain drives and control possession time significantly longer than their counterparts from San Francisco.


On penalties, Las Vegas kept it clean with only three infractions costing them twenty-seven total penalty yards which did not significantly hinder their progress during plays.


As fans look forward to more preseason action, attention now turns to an away game against Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium scheduled for August 20th at 6:00 PM local time (PDT). This upcoming matchup will be another opportunity for players to showcase their skills before regular season play begins. Fans unable to attend can catch updates or watch future broadcasts as details become available closer to game day.

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