49ers cornerback Renardo Green intercepts Cousins, then exits injured
The gist
49ers cornerback Renardo Green intercepted Raiders QB Kirk Cousins in the end zone, then left with an injury.
San Francisco is thin at cornerback, so his status matters for the defense.
How it unfolded
- Nov 8, 2026Green intercepted Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins in the end zone while defending wide receiver Tre Tucker, denying Las Vegas a score.
- Nov 8, 2026Early in the fourth quarter, Green came down with the interception and remained down on the field, then limped to the bench and into the medical tent.
- Nov 8, 2026Green was helped off the ground during the second half in Santa Clara, Calif., and the team announced he was questionable to return.
Key terms
- cornerback
- A defensive back in gridiron football who covers receivers and defends against passes and runs.
- intercepted
- An interception in American football that the defending player returns for a touchdown.
- end zone
- The scoring area at each end of a gridiron football field, between the goal line and end line.
Source: Wikipedia