San Francisco 49ers vs. Oakland Raiders: Full Report Card Grades for Oakland

The Battle of the Bay provided a dominant performance, but it didn't come from the team most expected. The Oakland Raiders outplayed the San Francisco 49ers in every area en route to a convincing 24-13 win.

Even when the game was close throughout the first half, it seemed as if the Raiders were on the verge of something big. The game was tied 10-10 at halftime, but the 49ers were fortunate to be in that position. Oakland had a three-and-out to open the second half. But San Francisco followed up on the next drive with a field goal to take the lead, and it looked as if the game might start to go its way.

But the Raiders immediately took momentum when they went on a 79-yard touchdown drive on their next possession, and they never looked back.

Oakland was better in every facet, and the team played its best all-around game of the year. The offense was methodical and effective, and the defense was able to shut down the 49ers, holding them to three points in the second half.

The Raiders didn't just win on Sunday. They imposed their will and took the game. The result was a well-deserved victory. Here's how they did it.

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