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49ers.com breaks down the biggest storylines and bold predictions heading into the team's Week 17 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

[@BriMcDonaldTV](https://twitter.com/brimcdonaldtv): Run defense [@BriMcDonaldTV](https://twitter.com/brimcdonaldtv): Raiders offensive line vs. [@JesusZarate87](https://twitter.com/jesuszarate87?s=20&t=FfcYNKwl4-Dlc4siLsh8cQ): Josh Jacobs vs. [@BriMcDonaldTV](https://twitter.com/brimcdonaldtv): Bosa will notch at least 2.5 sacks to become the 49ers single season franchise sack leader. [@JesusZarate87](https://twitter.com/jesuszarate87?s=20&t=FfcYNKwl4-Dlc4siLsh8cQ): The 49ers defense will not allow Josh Jacobs to run over 75 yards. [@LindseyLares](https://twitter.com/lindseylares?s=20&t=o3EwpuqCzl71JJBmqu5PgA): Davante Adams vs. [@JesusZarate87](https://twitter.com/jesuszarate87?s=20&t=FfcYNKwl4-Dlc4siLsh8cQ): [George Kittle](/team/players-roster/george-kittle/) playing at a high level You add [Nick Bosa](/team/players-roster/nick-bosa/), [Samson Ebukam](/team/players-roster/samson-ebukam/), and guys like [Charles Omenihu](/team/players-roster/charles-omenihu/) in there and to me it is definitely the best defensive line in football. [Nick Bosa](/team/players-roster/nick-bosa/) unofficially had 3.0 sacks, [Jordan Willis](/team/players-roster/jordan-willis/) came up with a fumble recovery and [Jimmie Ward](/team/players-roster/jimmie-ward/) had an interception. Adams is currently tied with Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce for most receiving touchdowns (12) and is top 10 in receiving yards (1,290), so it's going to be a competitive matchup between him and Ward. We also answer questions directly from the Faithful exclusive for the [49ers Supporters Club](https://www.supporters.49ers.com/). To get your questions answered, sign up for the 49ers Supporters Club [here](https://www.supporters.49ers.com/plans-and-benefits).

Tashaun Gipson intercepted Jarrett Stidham in overtime and returned it 56 yards, setting up Robbie Gould's 23-yard field goal that gave the San Francisco ...

But Purdy was even better, throwing two touchdown passes to put San Francisco ahead 14-10 early in the second quarter. … LB Darien Butler (concussion) departed in the second quarter. It’s not worth stressing over and getting all uptight, so I wanted to go out there and play free today and tried to facilitate the offense in a way to win. The moment was never too big for him.” Jordan Mason’s 14-yard run with 2:17 left put San Francisco ahead 34-27, but Stidham quickly moved the Raiders down the field, aided by a pass-interference penalty, and Josh Jacobs scored from 1 yard out to tie it. Davante Adams had seven receptions for 153 yards and two touchdowns for the Raiders (6-10), who were eliminated from playoff contention. Stidham, who replaced Derek Carr after the nine-year starter was benched earlier in the week, completed 23 of 34 passes for 365 yards. San Francisco’s midseason trade acquisition surpassed 1,000 yards rushing for the third time and has scored touchdowns in five consecutive games. 1 seed and a bye if Philadelphia loses to the Giants in Week 18. The 34 points were the most the 49ers have allowed since their most recent loss, 44-23 to Kansas City on Oct. 2 seed in the NFC with a win against Arizona next week or a loss by Minnesota. San Francisco overcame a rare off day from what was the league’s top-ranked defense entering the game.

Different quarterback, same result for the Raiders. Las Vegas almost won its first game with Jarrett Stidham at QB in place of ex-starter Derek Carr, ...

Las Vegas is expected to explore trade options for quarterback Derek Carr this offseason, NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport reports.

Meanwhile, Carr is [away from the team](https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-benching-qb-derek-carr-2022-season-jarrett-stidham-starter) for the final two weeks to avoid distractions. But make no mistake: Carr has no plans to retire and has no plans to go out like this. While no trade could be official until the league year begins, trades are routinely agreed to in principle before then being finalized in mid-March. He understands the scenario that we're in." "But we think it's an opportunity to evaluate a younger player who hasn't had much time to play. [he'd rather quit football than play for another team](https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-qb-derek-carr-i-d-probably-quit-football-if-i-had-to-play-for-somebody-e).

The 49ers (12-4) moved up to the NFC's No. 2 slot for the playoffs by virtue of a 37-34 comeback win in overtime against the host Las Vegas Raiders.

“We knew that if we kept putting points on the board, eventually our defense was going to get a stop. On the Raiders’ next drive, they opted not to go for it on fourth-and-goal from the 1, instead settling for a 20-yard field goal and a 10-7 lead. The 49ers reclaimed the lead with 6:44 to go on a 24-yard field goal by Gould. Adams keyed the Raiders’ second scoring drive, first finding space for a 27-yard catch, and later drawing a pass-interference penalty on Charvarius Ward at the 49ers’ 5-yard line. The 49ers held the ball 7 minutes for that 13-play, 75-yard drive, which was ignited by back-to-back pass-interference penalties, as well as key plays from McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk. Only 4:29 remained until halftime when the 49ers’ defense best lived up to its top billing, producing a fourth-and-1 stop at the 2-yard line and preserving a 14-10 lead. As enthralling a shootout as it was at Allegiant Stadium, it took a monumental play from the 49ers’ defense to finish things. On the 49ers’ next series, the crowd was chanting “Pur-dy! ” Our playoffs started a long time ago is the way we look at it, and we’re going to keep it going.” 2 spot by virtue of a tiebreaker: The 49ers are 9-2 against NFC opponents, and the Vikings fell to 7-4 in those games with Sunday’s 41-17 loss at Green Bay. “I changed up the pace of my rush and got into his chest and just kept pushing,” Bosa said. A tenth straight win by the 49ers (at home against the Arizona Cardinals) would get them the No.

The Las Vegas Raiders have made some final adjustments to the main roster prior to Sunday's game against the San Francisco 49ers.

Maybe you like to talk about other sports that aren't Silver and Black related? Want to talk about this? EST/1:05 p.m. That game kicks off at 4:05 p.m. [Chase Garbers](https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/chase-garbers/) to the active roster from the practice squad. [Sebastian Gutierrez](https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/sebastian-gutierrez/) and former USFL cornerback [Ike Brown](https://www.raiders.com/team/players-roster/ike-brown/).