What the 49ers are saying about the Raiders ahead of the Week 9 matchup

San Francisco 49ers coaches and players shared their thoughts on the Las Vegas Raiders ahead of their Week 9 matchup at Levi's Stadium. Offensive coordinator Klay Kubiak highlighted the rare opportunity to face his brother, Klint Kubiak, while quarterback Brock Purdy and tight end George Kittle praised Klint's coaching impact and background with the 49ers.

Defensive coordinator Raheem Morris commended quarterback Kirk Cousins for his veteran processing and high-level execution. San Francisco defenders and tight end George Kittle also emphasized the challenge of containing rookie tight end Brock Bowers, with linebacker Fred Warner describing him as one of the league's best overall players.