Grading 49ers' offense, defense in overtime win vs. Raiders

AS VEGAS — The 49ers’ defense played a very un-49ers-defense-like game on New Year's Day.

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The 49ers might have underestimated Las Vegas Raiders starting quarterback Jarrett Stidham, as defensive end Nick Bosa said. But, ultimately, the defense came through with the play of the game in the 49ers’ 37-34 overtime victory at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday.

Bosa pushed Raiders left tackle Kolton Miller into Stidham as he was throwing. Safety Tashaun Gipson intercepted the wobbler and returned it 56 yards in overtime to set up Robbie Gould’s winning kick.

“I think it was a good game for us,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “We didn’t play perfectly. But to still be able to find a way to win, I’m real proud of the guys."

Here are the grades from the 49ers’ Week 17 victory:

Rushing offense

Running back Christian McCaffrey had himself quite a day, and it started with a 37-yard run on a third-and-3 situation on the opening drive of the game.