Raiders vs 49ers preview: Kirk Cousins stats, injury report and player trends (November 8)
The Las Vegas Raiders (4-4) visit the San Francisco 49ers (6-1) today, Sunday, November 8, 2026, at 4:25 PM ET at Levi's Stadium. Kirk Cousins headlines the numbers below. Every number comes from ESPN schedules, game logs and the ESPN injury report pulled the morning of November 8.
Raiders vs 49ers: game info
- Start: 4:25 PM ET, Levi's Stadium.
- TV: Fox.
- Records: Las Vegas Raiders 4-4, San Francisco 49ers 6-1.
Recent form: last five games
Raiders: L 30-27 vs KC, L 45-17 at NE, L 33-30 vs BUF, L 35-21 vs LAR, W 38-33 at NYJ.
49ers: W 36-30 vs ARI, W 24-14 vs DEN, W 32-29 at SEA, W 23-17 vs WSH, L 29-20 at ATL.
Raiders vs 49ers injury report
ESPN's injury report as of this morning. Statuses can change before the start, so check again close to game time.
- Raiders: Thomas Booker IV (DT) out - ankle; Patrick Johnson (DE) injured reserve - neck; Keyron Crawford (DE) injured reserve - ankle; Chigozie Anusiem (CB) injured reserve - knee; Darien Porter (CB) questionable - groin.
- 49ers: Nate Hobbs (CB) injured reserve - groin; Christian Kirk (WR) injured reserve - knee - meniscus; Brandon Aiyuk (WR) out - personal; Mike Evans (WR) out - lower leg tendon; Deebo Samuel Sr. (WR) out - hamstring.
Player trends to know
Kirk Cousins (Raiders, QB): 180/283, 2124 yards, 19 touchdowns, 5 interceptions this season. He averages 265.5 passing yards in 8 games played, with 225+ in 7 of 8. Last 5 games (passing yards): 365, 243, 313, 295, 247. Passing touchdowns in those games: 2, 1, 2, 2, 3.
Brock Bowers (Raiders, TE): 41 catches, 547 yards, 5 touchdowns this season. He averages 91.2 receiving yards in 6 games played, with 70+ in 6 of 6. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 86, 110, 70, 73, 92. Receptions: 6, 8, 4, 6, 7.
Brock Purdy (49ers, QB): 146/211, 1748 yards, 15 touchdowns, 4 interceptions this season. He averages 249.7 passing yards in 7 games played, with 200+ in 6 of 7. Last 5 games (passing yards): 297, 218, 189, 264, 288. Passing touchdowns in those games: 4, 2, 2, 1, 1.
George Kittle (49ers, TE): 34 catches, 425 yards, 5 touchdowns this season. He averages 60.7 receiving yards in 7 games played, with 60+ in 5 of 7. Last 5 games (receiving yards): 82, 70, 24, 69, 88. Receptions: 6, 4, 5, 5, 8.
Matchup angle
The Raiders have won 1 of their last 5 and the 49ers have won 4 of 5. Over those games the Raiders scored 26.6 and allowed 35.2 a game; the 49ers scored 27.0 and allowed 23.8.
What to watch
- Kirk Cousins's passing yards: 265.5 a game this season, 313, 295, 247 in his last three.
- Brock Bowers's receiving yards: 91.2 a game this season, 70, 73, 92 in his last three.
- Brock Purdy's passing yards: 249.7 a game this season, 189, 264, 288 in his last three.
- George Kittle's receiving yards: 60.7 a game this season, 24, 69, 88 in his last three.
- The injury lists above, which can change before kickoff.
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FAQ
Is Kirk Cousins playing today? ESPN's injury report does not list Kirk Cousins as of the morning of November 8. Statuses can change before the start, so check ESPN again close to kickoff.
What time is Raiders vs 49ers today? The game starts at 4:25 PM ET at Levi's Stadium. TV: Fox.
How has Kirk Cousins played lately? Kirk Cousins has 265.5 passing yards a game this season and 313, 295, 247 passing yards in his last three games. Past results only, not a prediction.