Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden was hoping for some offense to move past the San Francisco 49ers in the second half at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

Raiders backups struggle against the Niners 34-10.

By Rich Perez LV Raiders Media & Sports Radio Service

BAY AREA-The Raiders returned to the Bay Area with second and third teams , as they came in to impress Coach Gruden before the cuts this week ,in Santa Clara vs the 49ers today.

Unfortunately for the Raiders they lost 34 to 10 , but overall coach Gruden got to see some key players who may make the team as the roster cuts come on Tuesday ,down to 53.

Nathan Peterman threw for 149 yards overall , 1-TD with 1-interception and 13 rushing yards. Peterman played all three preseason games for the Raiders who also started and finished all three games. Overall 2-1.

RB Trey Ragas ran for 39 yards of the Raiders 63 yards overall Rushing.

The Raiders did show glimpses on many plays scoring on a touchdown on the left side line in the third quarter by the big TE target Nick Bowers.

The Raiders officially did not play these starters all pre season: Derek Carr, Darren Waller, Josh Jacobs , Kenyon Drake , Henry Ruggs, Bryan Edwards, Kolten Miller, Brad Goode and Richie Incognito.

*NEXT-The Raiders will return home for the next two weeks in preparation for the Baltimore Ravens.