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Niner Noise\u2019s live game thread for the 49ers\u2019 final 2021 preseason matchup against the Raiders. Discuss the game with writers and fans in the comments section!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s game marks the San Francisco 49ers\u2019 preseason \u201cdress rehearsal\u201d against their former Bay Area neighbors, the now-Las Vegas Raiders<\/a>. Although the Raiders are no longer situated on the opposite side of the San Francisco Bay, the rivalry between the two franchises<\/a> remains.<\/p>\n

The third and final game of the 49ers<\/a>\u2018 preseason is expected to begin with quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo under center for the opening drive. Rookie quarterback Trey Lance will likely play a few drives with the Niners\u2019 first-team offense, before Garoppolo returns for extended action.<\/p>\n

At least that\u2019s the plan.<\/p>\n

Additionally, San Francisco is expected to deploy a good chunk of its starters, which head coach Kyle Shanahan hasn\u2019t done much over the team\u2019s first two exhibition bouts.<\/p>\n

Meaning this game should look a lot more like a regular-season contest, at least for the first two quarters.<\/p>\n

49ers vs. Raiders: How to watch<\/h2>\n

Today\u2019s preseason \u201cdress rehearsal\u201d is a must-see for all 49ers fans interested in the team\u2019s quarterback battle. The matchup will take place on Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, at 4 p.m. ET at Levi\u2019s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.<\/p>\n

The game will be televised for the Faithful around the country on NFL Network. Local viewers can also catch the showdown, announced by Greg Papa and Tim Ryan, on KPIX CBS-5 in San Francisco and KOVR CBS-13 Sacramento, as well as the local Fox Network affiliates in Fresno<\/a> and Bakersfield, California.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s look forward to some good quarterback play \u2014 and more importantly, an injury-free affair, as the 49ers and Raiders complete the 2021 NFL Preseason.<\/p>\n

Join in the discussion with Niner Noise writers and fellow fans in our new comments section, \u201cThe Conversation,\u201d at the bottom of the article!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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