Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) takes a snap against the Arizona Cardinals in the first half in pre season action at State Farm Stadium in Glendale AZ on Sat Aug 22, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 Rich, Raiders quarterback Cam Miller threw 12-24 for 102 yards. The Raiders had a half time tie with the Arizona Cardinals at 10-10 but couldn’t score in the second half.
#2 Raiders running back Zamir White carried the ball nine times for 42 yards talk about his chances to impact the offense this season?
#3 Wide receiver Shredrick Jackson caught got one reception and ran for 29 yards.
#4 Raiders open up against the New England Patriots on Sun Sep 7 in Foxboro talk about how ready quarterback Geno Smith and head coach Pete Carroll are for opening week?
San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback Mac Jones (13) is out with a strained knee and the 49ers have numerous injuries up and down the roster going into week 3 of the pre season (AP News photo)
#1 The 49ers have injuries with four running backs, five of their defensive players are hurt, back up quarterback Mac Jones has a strained knee, and injuries at wide receiver.
#2 The 49ers tried to trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Metchie but the Eagles dealt Metchie to the Houston Texans.
#3 How concerning is it to have so many injuries and it’s not even close to opening day yet is there doubt that the 49ers will be ready?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) carries against the San Francisco 49ers at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 Tony talk about the job quarterback Aidan O’Connell did. O’Connell went 15-23 for 138 yards, and one interception.
#2 On rushing the Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and scored one touchdown. Talk about his chances to make it as a starter?
#3 On receiver Carter Runyon had two receptions for 29 yards and didn’t score a touchdown. Talk about his chance to make it as a starting wide receiver.
#4 Geno Smith who will be the starting quarterback threw for 55 yards in five of six passes how ready does Smith look?
#5 Next up for the Raiders the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sat Aug 23 for a 7:00pm PT kick off.
San Francisco 49ers kicker Jake Moody (top left) gets hoisted by teammates after kicking the game winning field goal in the fourth quarter to beat the Las Vegas Raiders in week 2 of the NFL pre season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 David the 49ers got a look at back up quarterback Mac Jones Saturday night at Allegiant Stadium, Jones was 13-16, threw for 135 yards, and a touchdown. The Niners are looking for Jones to be Brock Purdy’s back up so far is he passing the audition.
#2 On ground game for rushing running back Ke’Shawn Vaughn carried nine times for 24 yards talk about how he’s been looking in camp and in this game?
#3 Brock Purdy got few snaps going throwing five for seven for 66 yards talk about how he looked in his short time under center.
#4 The 49ers had three offensive players who got hurt on Saturday, right guard Dominick Puni, running back and special teams player Patrick Taylor suffered a shoulder injury, and rookie running back Corey Kiner is hurt with a ankle injury.
Next up for the 49ers: Saturday Aug 23 49ers host the Los Angeles Chargers do you see Purdy getting more snaps in this game?
Las Vegas Raiders running Sincere McCormick (28) carries against the San Francisco 49ers in week 2 of the NFL pre season at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sat Aug 16, 2025 (Las Vegas Raiders photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 Rich talk about the job quarterback Aidan O’Connell did. O’Connell went 15-23 for 138 yards, and one interception.
#2 On rushing the Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty carried seven times for 33 yards and scored one touchdown. Talk about his chances to make it as a starter?
#3 On receiver Carter Runyon had two receptions for 29 yards and didn’t score a touchdown. Talk about his chance to make it as a starting wide receiver.
#4 Geno Smith who will be the starting quarterback threw for 55 yards in five of six passes how ready does Smith look?
#5 Next up for the Raiders the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Sat Aug 23 for a 7:00pm PT kick off.
Green Bay quarterback Jordan Love (10) gets sacked by the New York Jets Jay Tufele (78) in the first half of pre season action on Sat Aug 9, 2025 (AP News photo)
Headline Sports podcast Jessica Kwong:
#1 Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love had surgery done on his left thumb to repair a ligament. Love is said to be ready for the season opener. Love tried to practice with the thumb Monday and work through the injury but it was decided that he needed the procedure.
#2 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Aaron Rogers said he did not like the fit of his helmet during practice saying the Schutt Air XP Pro VTD II helmet looks like a space ship out in practice. Rogers said the face mask needs to be change because it’s an old facemask. Rogers words as you can imagine matter as he’s asking for a new helmet saying it doesn’t pass the safety standard.
#3 Los Angeles Chargers running back Najee Harris ran drills for the first time in training camp. Harris had suffered a “superficial eye injury” during a July 4 fireworks mishap. The injury put Harris on the non football injury/inllness list. Harris’ agent said Doug Hendrickson said Harris should be back in time for the season.
#4 Former Las Vegas Raiders head coach Jon Gruden said that leaked emails by the NFL forced him to resign as the Raiders head coach in 2021. Gruden said the league’s decision disrupted the 2021 season. Gruden said emails were leaked showed that he made racial slurs. What went wrong for Gruden who said the emails were leaked to the press before before Gruden had signed a letter of resignation. “The league’s actions disrupted the whole season,” Gruden said. “We were leading the division at the time, and they completely blindsided me.”
#5 New York Jets quarterback quarterback Tyrod Taylor is undergoing arthroscopic knee surgery and will be out for the rest of the pre season according to Jets head coach Aaron Glenn. The Jets could not say when Taylor will be back from his knee surgery and will he be ready to start against the Pittsburgh Steelers for week 1.
San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins (17) is out for a month due to a high ankle sprain. Here is Watkins during the pre game warm ups before their game against the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Aug 9, 2025 (Getty News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 Dave the San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Jordan Watkins is out for a month with a high ankle sprain. Watkins made a 50 yard catch during the 49ers first exhibition game against the Denver Broncos. Watkins played the first 39 snaps. He later complained of soreness in his ankle Sunday as the injury was being looked at.
#2 San Francisco 49ers Brandon Aiyuk is expected to return for week 6 due to a torn MCL and ACL in the right knee. Head coach Kyle Shanahan is having to deal with lots of wide receiver injuries.
#3 Next up for the 49ers their in Las Vegas to face the Las Vegas Raiders for week two of the pre season. Dave do you see the 49ers using any of their starters for this next pre season game and if yes most likely very limited basis.
Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix throws against the San Francisco 49ers defense in the first pre season game on Sat Aug 9, 2025 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast podcast David Zizmor:
#1 Jarrett Stidham threw for two touchdown passes after seeing Denver Bronco quarterbacks Bo Nix and Broncos starters struggle against the San Francisco 49ers defense. Stidham led the way in the pre season opener for a Bronco 30-9 win.
#2 The two teams worked out in a joint practice on Thursday as the starters from both teams got plenty of work in. The 49ers during the game played just a few starters and the Broncos used their starters for just a few series.
#3 Second game of the pre season 49ers are in Las Vegas against the Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sat Aug 16, 2025
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll is pretty thrilled after the defense pick off a pass for an interception against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on Thu Aug 7, 2025 in the first pre season game for Las Vegas (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 How special has it got to be to have Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Geno Smith return back to their old haunt in Seattle at Lumen Field.
#2 Carroll felt right at home while coaching the Raiders to a 23-23 tie. Carroll spoke to many Seattle Seahawks players before the game during warm ups.
#3 Carroll said of being able to play in Seattle for the first pre season game, “It was cool to be here. I loved it here,” Carroll said. “But it didn’t translate to something crazy for me. It was just an opportunity to play in a great setting. Thanks to the league for putting us in this game.”
#4 As far as the game was concerned Raiders starting quarterback Adrian O’Connell went 18-30 for 205 yards and one touchdown and two interceptions.
#5 Raiders next will host the San Francisco 49ers in pre season game #2 on Sat Aug 16th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Talk about this match up it’s not a regular season game but the 49ers fans travel well so there should be lots of excitement for this one.
Cornerback Deonmmodore Lenoir goes airborne against the Dallas Cowboys CeeDee Lamb (88) after intercepting a pass on Sun Oct 27, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Lenior returned to practice Wed Aug 6, 2025 after suffering a hip injury. (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 David talk about cornerback Deonmmodore Lenoir is back in camp Wednesday after suffering a hip injury. Lenoir missed four consecutive practices and returned to practice last Monday.
#2 Also after missing a year tackle Colton McKivitz was back after missing Saturday. Talk about how important he is to have in the line up.
#3 Also defensive end Nick Bosa, running back Christian McCaffrey and left tackle Trent Williams took a rest from practice on Monday talk about those three and how important they will be for the 49ers.
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