The 49ers Raiders showdown drips with family subplot steeped ‘in the fire’

Raiders head coach Klint Kubiak will face his younger brother, Klay, the 49ers’ offensive coordinator, on Sunday. Their family’s deep football ties make the game a personal milestone, but both brothers say their focus is on preparing their teams and competing.

Their father, former coach Gary Kubiak, has not said which side he will support, jokingly leaving the question open. Klint and Klay coached together in San Francisco in 2023, including during a playoff run that reached the Super Bowl; they say working side by side strengthened their bond and deepened their appreciation of each other’s approach to football.