# DeForest Buckner ‘felt the love’ in 49ers return — they need him more than ever

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/deforest-buckner-felt-the-love-in-49ers-return-they-need-him-more-than-ever/
- Published: 2026-11-09T16:37:19+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-09T17:38:30+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/09/sports/deforest-buckner-49ers-return-moment-caused-goosebumps/
- Topics: Paranormal, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- Buckner received a warm welcome in his first 49ers game in nearly seven years.
- San Francisco beat the Raiders 38-17 and forced five second-half turnovers.
- Rookie Gracen Halton is expected to miss the rest of the season.

## Summary

DeForest Buckner received a loud welcome back to San Francisco as he started for the 49ers against the Raiders, nearly seven years after leaving the team. The reunion mattered both emotionally and on the field: the 49ers won 38-17, and Buckner and Nick Bosa are now playing together again as the team faces a late-season loss in its defensive line.

Buckner, 32, returned from Indianapolis in exchange for a fourth-round pick and was introduced last among the defensive starters, drawing a louder cheer than Fred Warner or Bosa. He and Bosa combined for two tackles, while the 49ers forced five second-half turnovers and held the Raiders to 1.4 yards per carry on 16 attempts; they still have not recorded a sack in two weeks. Rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton is expected to miss the rest of the season with a broken ankle, making Buckner’s arrival especially valuable for depth.

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