49ers vs. Raiders: A prospector's guide

The San Francisco 49ers head back on the "road" this Sunday as they face the Oakland Raiders at O.Co Coliseum. The game will be on FOX, and will kick off at 1:25 p.m. PT. We'll have plenty more on the television schedule for the game today or tomorrow, but in the meantime, it's time for a look at the matchup between the Bay Area rivals.

Phil Barber ran some interesting numbers about the records of these two teams, and it is kind of interesting:

In 12 previous meetings btwn #49ers & #Raiders, biggest disparity in records: 4 games (OAK 5-4, SF 1-8 in 1979). Sunday it will be 6 games.

— Phil Barber (@Skinny_Post) December 2, 2014

Since 1980, #49ers' & #Raiders' records haven't been separated by more than two games when they played. Until now: SF 7-5, OAK 1-11.

— Phil Barber (@Skinny_Post) December 2, 2014

Also, this is the first time #49ers and #Raiders have ever played w/ SF having a winning record and OAK a losing record.

— Phil Barber (@Skinny_Post) December 2, 2014

Given that these teams only face each other in the regular season once every four years, this does not exactly hold a lot of value. But I am kind of fascinated by that last tweet. Lately the 49ers have been up and the Raiders have been down, but it is interesting that this is the first time they have squared off in such a setting.

Series Highlights
Matchups: 31
Series Record: Series tied 6-6
49ers Away Record vs. Raiders: 49ers lead series 3-2
First Meeting: 12/20/70, 49ers win 38-7, at Oak.
Last Meeting: 10/17/10, 49ers win 17-9, at SF
Current Streak: Won 3
Longest 49ers Win Streak: 3 (11/3/02 - present)
Longest Raiders Win Streak: 3 (10/27/74 - 9/12/82)
Most 49ers Points: 44 (9/5/94): 49ers win 44-14, at SF
Most Raiders Points: 35 (10/27/74): Raiders win 35-24, at SF
49ers Shutouts: None
Raiders Shutouts: None

S Antoine Bethea

• As a member of the Indianapolis Colts, recorded 11 tackles, 1 INT and 1 PD vs. Oak. (9/8/2013).

RB Frank Gore

• Recorded 134 rushing yds. on 27 carries vs. Oak. (10/8/06). His 134 yards set a new career high at the time.

• Registered 25 carries for 149 yards (6.0 avg.), including one run of 64 yards vs. Oak. (10/17/10).

WR Stevie Johnson

• As a member of the Buffalo Bills, recorded 8 receptions for 96 yards and 1 TD vs. Oak. (9/8/2011).

2014 Statistics