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Kirk Cousins’ costly decision leaves Raiders coach Klint Kubiak unhappy
Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins turned a botched snap recovery into a costly interception returned for a touchdown, frustrating coach Klint Kubiak. The mistake gave San Francisco a 28-10 lead early in the third quarter, and the Raiders went on to lose 38-17.
Kubiak said Cousins should have taken the loss of the play and moved on, while Cousins said he should have thrown the ball into the stands. Either choice would have avoided giving the 49ers possession and a score. Later, a penalty erased a potential touchdown pass to Michael Mayer, and Cousins threw another interception in the end zone.
In short
- Cousins’ interception became a 35-yard pick-six.
- The 49ers beat the Raiders 38-17.
- Kubiak wanted Cousins to limit the damage after the snap error.
Explained simply
The Las Vegas Raiders and San Francisco 49ers are American football teams in the NFL. Each team tries to move the ball into the opposition’s end zone to score, and possession changes when a team loses the ball or fails to advance far enough.
Kirk Cousins is the Raiders’ quarterback, the player who usually directs the attack and throws the ball. Klint Kubiak is the team’s coach, responsible for decisions and performance on the field.
Turnovers, such as interceptions, give the other team possession and can quickly change a match’s score. They matter especially when they happen near the end zone, where either side may be close to scoring.