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Raiders and 49ers prepare for preseason finale on August 27

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:31 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Raiders and 49ers prepare for preseason finale on August 27

Summary

The Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers are set to meet in their NFL preseason finale on August 27 at 8 p.m. ET. The Raiders, having secured the No. 1 overall pick, are expected to start Kirk Cousins as the quarterback, while rookie Fernando Mendoza continues to develop. The 49ers aim for a successful season despite off-field distractions, including injuries and the arrest of owner Jed York. Both teams look to finalize preparations before the regular season begins.

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Status Watch

•Raiders face 49ers at 8 p.m. ET on August 27.
•Kirk Cousins will start for Raiders, with rookie Fernando Mendoza developing.
•49ers aim for a strong season amid multiple off-field issues.
•Game will air locally; streaming available on NFL+ and Fubo.

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The 49ers and Raiders are ready to wrap up their part of the NFL preseason and get going on the real thing. Here's how to watch the finale.
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