San Francisco 49ers: Five Reasons Why the 49ers Beat the Oakland Raiders

The San Francisco 49ers were able to win their first game of the 2010 NFL season as they beat the Oakland Raiders 17-9 in the Battle of the Bay during their Week 6 matchup.

Their 0-5 start had quickly became a major concern, but they showed some glimpses of promise yesterday that should give the franchise the confidence they need in order to turn their season around.

That said, I've observed various key team elements that have contributed to their strong performance and here are my thoughts on the top five reasons the 49ers beat the Raiders.

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