Category: NFL

San Francisco 49ers Podcast with Joe Lami: Big test coming for Garoppolo and Niners as they pay a visit to Jacksonville

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, center, hugs teammate Daniel Kilgore after a 25-23 win over the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Lami:

1 Jimny Garoppolo the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who has won three straight those wins coming against the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, and the Tennessee Titans an impressive start for Garoppolo.

2 Garoppolo has game and against the Titans Garoppolo threw 31-43, 381 yards, one touchdown

3 With the Jags coming in at (10-4) one of the best teams in the AFC. They outscored the 49ers 26.7 to 18.1 in point per game

4 Jacksonville’s run attack is the best in the NFL on the run attack. Joe answers how much pressure will be on the 49ers defense to stop that amazing run

5 On the offense Garoppolo will throw against a top flight team the Jaguars can bring it this will certainly be a test for Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Joe Lami has complete coverage after every 49ers game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Headlines Sports Podcast with London Marq: Papa John’s in damage control after founder anthem set back; Dick Enberg dies at 82; Tim Lincecum trying to make comeback No.2

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

photo by daily.co.uk: CEO and founder of Papa John’s John Schnatter has stepped down as of Thursday over remarks regarding the NFL not doing anything about players who take a knee during the national anthem

On Headline Sports with London:

Papa John’s left not in the way he would have expected. The Papa John’s board sent founder and CEO John Schnatter packing on Thursday night after his earlier statements this season saying about the NFL and it’s handling of the players taking a knee during the national anthem,  “The NFL has hurt us. We are disappointed the NFL and its leadership did not resolve this,” he said

Papa John’s remains the NFL’s biggest shareholder but inspite of all the hard work that Schnatter put in being the face of the company and working hard to market it’s product on national television ads and a huge TV campaign with the NFL CEO Steven Ritchie has been named successor for Schnatter Schnatter said that Ritchie would be a good fit for Papa Johns. Talk is that Schnatter would still be the face of Papa John’s but will not have the same authority as before.

London also discusses the passing of Dick Enberg the former play by play announcer for the San Diego Padres, NBC for football and baseball, the California Angels and MLB Hall of Famer. Plus will Tim Lincecum give it another try. Lincecum according to scouts is ripped, in shape and looks from the delivery and wants a shot at getting back into the Major Leagues. This will be Lincecum’s second try after leaving the San Francisco Giants then getting on with the LA Angels only to get cut at the end of the 2016 season.

London Marq does Headline Sports each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Oakland Raiders Podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon: Raiders still mathematically in it but Eagles toughest customer in football

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Oakland Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio speaks at a news conference after an NFL football game against the Dallas Cowboys in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

On the Raiders podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon:

The Oakland Raiders took a tough loss to the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday 20-17 in a three point game that was determined by a smirking NFL on field official Gen Steratone. The play better know as the index card was one that will stick in the craw of Raider head coach Jack Del Rio for the rest of the season. The loss for quarterback Derek Carr was also a bad taste in his mouth after loses in Kansas City and at home against the Dallas Cowboys.

The loss all but officially disqualifies the Raiders post season chances they would be eliminated if they lose to the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas for Monday Night Football. The Eagles who have one of the best potent defenses in the NFL can send Carr running on his heels all day long. The Eagles at 12-2 at home Joe says he’s going with Philadelphia for this Sunday.

Joe Hawkes Beamon does Raiders podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders return to national stage, play Eagles in Philadelphia Christmas night

Published on by jhawkes51Leave a comment

Photo credit: @SuperBowl2018US

By Joe Hawkes-Beamon
SRS Contributor

OAKLAND — Similar with the Dallas Cowboys, the Oakland Raiders gear up for another unfamiliar opponent when they travel east this week to take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on ESPN’s Monday Night Football on Christmas night at 5:30 p.m. PT. This is Oakland’s first appearance on MNF this year, while it’s Philadelphia’s second appearance this season.

This is Oakland’s first game in Philadelphia since 2005 and their final trip east this season. The Raiders hold a 6-5 edge over the Eagles in 11 games played all-time.

Last Sunday night, the Raiders (6-7) lost a close game, 20-17, over the visiting Dallas Cowboys in prime-time on NBC’s Sunday Night Football. Oakland’s defense held Dallas (8-6) to just 330 yards of total offense.

Reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year Khalil Mack penetrated Dallas’s top-ranked offensive line for two sacks on the night. With 10.5 sacks on the season, Mack is in the top-10 in the NFL in sacks and has posted a sack in five-straight games since Week 11.

Cornerback Sean Smith recorded two interceptions off Cowboys starting quarterback Dak Prescott, matching Oakland’s season total coming into the game. Oakland has just four interceptions this season. Middle linebacker NaVorro Bowman led the defense once again with 11 solo tackles against Dallas.

Offensively, the Raiders continued to struggle scoring points Sunday. Oakland was shut out in the first half for the fourth time this season as the Cowboys took a 10-0 lead into halftime.

Starting quarterback Derek Carr threw for just 171 yards on 21-of-38 passing and two touchdowns, both to starting wide receiver Michael Crabtree. Crabtree finished with seven catches for 39 yards to go along with his two scores. WR Seth Roberts (starting for wide receiver Amari Cooper who missed his second-straight game with a left ankle injury), led Oakland with 52 receiving yards on three catches.

On the ground, Oakland rushed for 122 yards, including 76 yards from starting running back Marshawn Lynch and 47 yards from Carr.

With their playoff chances on life support, the Raiders are facing a must-win game against the team with league’s best record in the Eagles.

Philadelphia (12-2) clinched their first playoff berth since 2013 behind second-year head coach Doug Pederson. Pederson finished 7-9 in his first season at the helm of the Eagles. In last week’s 34-29 victory over the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium, Philadelphia also secured a first-round bye in the NFC playoffs and have the inside track on the No. 1 seed.

The Eagles lead the NFL in scoring per game (31.3), second in rushing yards per game (140.5), and third in total yards per game (386.9). Before suffering a season-ending ACL injury during Philadelphia’s 43-35 victory in Los Angeles over the Rams, second-year quarterback Carson Wentz was having an MVP-type of season throwing for a franchise-record and league-leading 33 touchdowns to just seven interceptions.

In 13 games this season, Wentz threw for 3,296 yards to go along with a 101.9 quarterback rating. In his rookie season, Wentz threw for 3,782 yards with 16 touchdowns and 14 interceptions with a 79.3 quarterback rating.

With Wentz out for the remainder of the year, the Eagles turned to sixth-year pro in backup quarterback Nick Foles. In his start last week against the Giants, Foles threw for 237 yards on 24-of-38 passing and four touchdowns. The last time Foles saw the Raiders, it was in 2013 and he destroyed the Silver and Black.

Foles tied an NFL record with seven touchdown passes in Philadelphia’s 49-20 victory at Oakland on Nov. 3, 2013. Foles threw for 406 yards on 22-of-28 passing for a perfect quarterback rating of 158.3 in the contest.

Oakland’s 23rd ranked passing defense must be on high alert for an Eagles squad that have three receivers who’ve registered 700-plus receiving yards: wide receiver Alshon Jeffery (781), wide receiver Nelson Agholor (722) and tight end Zach Ertz (719). The trio have combined for 25 touchdown catches this season, with Jeffery scoring a team-best nine while Ertz and Agholor each are one behind with eight scores.

Ertz leads the team with 63 receptions.

Eighth-year running back LeGarrette Blount leads the Eagles with 717 rushing yards on 159 carries (4.5 avg) and two touchdowns in is first year with Philadelphia.

Philadelphia has the sixth-ranked defense in the NFL this season. First-year Eagles’ defensive coordinator Jim Schwartz has this unit playing top-notch football this season, forcing turnovers almost automatically. Schwartz’ defense has recorded 17 interceptions this season, good for third in the NFL.  Starting cornerbacks Jalen Mills, Patrick Robinson and starting safety Rodney McLeod are tied for the team lead with three interceptions apiece.

Mills has the team’s lone defensive touchdown scored this season. Defensive end Brandon Graham has a career-best 9.5 sacks this season, tied for eighth in the NFC.

Next Sunday, the Raiders will travel to Los Angeles to take on the Chargers on a short week to close out the 2017 regular season. This will mark Oakland’s first trip to the StubHub Center.

Headline Sports Podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders bite their lip over commenting on index loss to Dallas; Raiders suck it up get ready for MNF

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fumbles the ball into the end zone in front of Dallas Cowboys strong safety Jeff Heath (38) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. The play was ruled a touchback and the Cowboys got possession. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Headline Sports Podcast with Tony R:

1 The Oakland Raiders hopes of a playoff spot left the stadium last Sunday as a confirmation of a index card measurement to the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 last Sunday

2 NFL Official Gene Steratore folded an index card which showed it was short but gave the ball to the Cowboys how upsetting was that for Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio

3 Steratore said he didn’t use the card to make the decision but to confirm what he already knew that the ball fell short by an index card and Del Rio in the post game presser whil besides himself did a good job controlling himself “I didn’t see any index card last night. I saw it only on social media,” Del Rio said. “I did not see that process happen. I saw the chain. Like I said, I saw space and I was like, ‘Alright, they just made a big error going for it right there and this is a turning point.’ It’s four (minutes) and change in the game and we’ve got the ball on the 40 going the other way. That was pretty ballsy and it really didn’t work, except they got the fortuitous reaction from the crew.”

4 On the 49ers front quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw 31 for 43 for 381 yards for a touchdown in the 49ers razor edge win 25-23 over the Tennessee Titans Sunday

5 The 49ers are out of the playoffs and they face a first place Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) at Levis Stadium for the 49ers last home game of the season the question is can Garoppolo pull out all the stops and move the offense against one of the NFL’s best defensive teams. Tony tells you all about it in the Headlines Podcasts tonight.

Tony Renteria does the Headline Sports Podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

San Francisco 49ers preview: Jaguars’ pass rush provides unique challenge to surging 49ers

Published on by jeremy2878Leave a comment

Photo credit: @AroundTheNFL

By Jeremy Harness

Jimmy Garoppolo is now 3-0 as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback, but this week will present a challenge that the last three teams were unable to bring.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are among the league’s leaders in sacks, making the offensive line’s ability to protect him much more important. In addition, even though they have locked up their first playoff spot in 10 years, the Jaguars have the inside track on winning the AFC South and have a chance of getting a first-round bye.

In short, Jacksonville still has a lot to play for as they head into Week 16, when the two teams will meet at Levi’s Stadium on Christmas Eve.

Another huge challenge for the 49ers is Jacksonville’s running attack, which leads the NFL in rushing yards and appears to have returned to full strength at this point. Running back Leonard Fournette, who has had a wildly-impactful rookie season, practiced on Wednesday after sitting out last week’s game with a quadriceps injury.

As for the weekly injury report, that list has grown once again for the 49ers. Cornerback Greg Mabin was completely held out of practice on Wednesday due to a calf injury, while receiver Marquise Goodwin also missed practice, partially due to a back ailment.

Meanwhile, backup running back Matt Breida (knee) was among the ones limited in practice on Wednesday. Safety Adrian Colbert, whom the 49ers are expecting big things from and has shown flashes of his potential this season, is currently in concussion protocol and also has a thigh injury that limited his participation Wednesday.

One player not listed on the injury report is fullback Kyle Juszczyk, but he was recently named on another list. This week, he was the only 49er on the NFC’s Pro Bowl team, and in fact, he was named a starter.

San Francisco 49ers Podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers inquired about Garoppolo back in November

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

On the 49ers podcast with David Zizmor

It was one of those puff piece stories that went unnoticed that just so happen to mention that the 49ers general manager John Lynch was inquiring about a deal with the New England Patriots in a November story that in the off season they wanted to obtain Jimmy Garoppolo at the time. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said no to any deal letting Garoppolo go. The 49ers then asked if they could get Tom Brady and that was a hands down no.

What’s great about that story John Lynch is a logical thinker and he had the courage to ask the question about Brady perhaps the greatest quarterback of all time. The funny thing about it the more you think about it especially now that we’ve seen Garoppolo starting multiple games with the 49ers you realize that Garoppolo is clearly a very good quarterback.

The 49ers take on a tough customer the first place Jacksonville Jaguars Christmas eve Dec 24th at Levis Stadium Joe Lami your 49ers beat writer has the exclusive coverage

David has much more on the 49ers podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Jimmy G, 49ers beat Titans 25-23 for third straight win

Published on by jeremy2878Leave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo fields questions after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

By Jeremy Harness

The feeling that Jimmy Garoppolo will be the one to help the San Francisco 49ers return to glory is in full swing now. The new guy under center brought the 49ers back from behind on two different occasions in the fourth quarter against a playoff contender in the Tennessee Titans, before Robbie Gould, who has been as clutch of a kicker as there is in the NFL, came through with a walk-off 45-yard field goal to give his team a 25-23 win at Levi’s Stadium Sunday afternoon.

This marks the 49ers’ third win in a row, which so happens to be the number of games that Garoppolo has started for his new team, and Sunday marked his first home start in a 49ers uniform.

He finished with 381 passing yards, while completing 31 of his 43 throws, one of those finding the end zone for a touchdown. He continually made the right decision and found wide open receivers, repeatedly exposing the Titans’ secondary and put his receivers in position to make big plays, particularly down the stretch.

After Ryan Succop nailed a 50-yard field goal to give Tennessee a 23-22 lead with 1:07 remaining, Garoppolo got right to work. He completed passes in the middle of the field, but he was able to get his team down the field efficiently enough that they did not have to burn their last timeout prematurely.

In fact, they did not even have to spike the ball in order to stop the clock. Because of that, they were able to preserve that last timeout until three seconds remaining, with the 49ers sitting at the Titans’ 27-yard line, setting up Gould’s game-winner.

The 49ers will have a pair of very tough games to close out the 2017 season, as they will face the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars before taking on the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams, who drubbed the Seattle Seahawks, who had had a stranglehold on the division since 2013, Sunday afternoon.

The Titans, however, remain in the AFC’s wild-card spot, and that they still have a chance to win the AFC South if they win out.

Marcus Mariota had a bounce-back performance on Sunday, completing 23 of his 33 passes for 241 yards along with a pair of scores. He did not throw an interception.

Raiders lose by an index card, drop 20-17 decision to Cowboys

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Dallas Cowboys running back Rod Smith, center, scores a touchdown between Oakland Raiders linebacker NaVorro Bowman (53) and strong safety Keith McGill II (39) during the first half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

By Jeremy Kahn

OAKLAND–With their playoff lives on the line, the Oakland Raiders saw their hopes take a big hit with the help of an index card. Dan Bailey kicked a 19-yard field goal with 1:44 remaining in the game and the Dallas Cowboys escaped with a 20-17 win at O.co Coliseum Sunday night.

Dak Prescott looked short of the first down on a fourth-and-one play with about five minutes remaining in the game. However, it was so close the chains were brought out and it still looked short. Instead of giving the Raiders the ball on downs, referee Gene Steratore folded an index card, and despite the fact that it was still short, the official gave the Cowboys the first down.

Prescott found Dez Bryant for a 40-yard pass down deep into Raiders territory and then Bailey kicked a 19-yard field goal with 1:44 remaining to give the Cowboys the lead.

“Didn’t use the card to make the final decision. The final decision was made visually. The card was nothing more than a reaffirmation of what was visually done. My decision was visually done based on the looked from the pole,” said Steratore.

Following Bailey’s field goal, the Raiders got the ball and on fourth-and-10 deep into their territory, Derek Carr threw a long pass to Michael Crabtree, but the pass fell to the ground that would have given the Cowboys the ball on downs. However, Cowboys rookie cornerback Jourdan Lewis was called for pass interference, and after the 43-yard penalty, the Raiders were still in business.

Carr drove the Raiders down to the Cowboys’ eight-yard line, and scrambled for what looked like a possible game-winning touchdown. Carr then fumbled the ball through the end zone and the Cowboys got the ball back.

The last play was changed, as Carr was without Crabtree on the final possession of the game after he was sent into the tent for concussion protocol.

“I guess it was the officials. They took me out of the game and the last paly. They took me out and made me go into the tent,” said Crabtree.

Prescott kneeled for a one-yard loss and the Cowboys escaped with a three-point victory (20-17) on the road.

With the win, the Cowboys are in a three-way tie for seventh place in the NFC playoff picture and a half-game behind the Atlanta Falcons. The Falcons hold the tiebreaker with the Cowboys after defeating them 27-7 earlier this season. The Falcons play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Raymond James Stadium on Monday Night.

As for the Raiders, their playoff hopes are on life support, as they need a lot of help just to get into the postseason. Presently, the Raiders are in ninth place in the AFC and the top six teams go to the playoffs.

The Cowboys pulled off the play of the game in the third quarter, as they faked a punt on fourth-and-11, and Punter Chris Jones scampered down the field for a 24-yard gain.

Prescott ended the drive, as he scored from five yards out to give the Cowboys a 17-10 late in the third quarter.

Carr and Crabtree tied up the game, as they hooked up for the second time in the game, when Carr found Crabtree from two yards out.

On the night, Carr ended 21-for-38 for 171 yards passing and two touchdowns. Carr also added 47 yards on the ground on four carries.

Crabtree caught seven passes for 39 yards and two touchdowns.

Prescott went 18-for-27 with 212 yards passing and two interceptions. It was the first multi-interception game of the season for the Raiders.

Marshawn Lynch led the Raiders with 16 carries for 76 yards.

NOTES: With the home season now done, the Raiders head out on the road to face the Philadelphia Eagles on Christmas night.

UP NEXT: The Cowboys return to AT&T Stadium to host the Seattle Seahawks, who are coming off a 42-7 loss to the Los Angeles Rams at Century Link Field, on Sunday, December 24 at 1:25 pm PT.

Oakland Raiders Podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon: Raiders need to win the rest of the season to have some daylight to make post season

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr throws a pass under pressure in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during a NFL football game on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Kansas City, Mo. The Chiefs won, 26-15. (G. Newman Lowrance via AP)

Oakland Raiders Podcast with Joe Hawkes Beamon:

Last week’s loss in Kansas City was a tough outing for Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr who put a load of the blame on himself in behalf of the whole squad Carr had said postgame he didn’t play too well. The Raiders didn’t score a touchdown until the fourth quarter as Marshawn Lynch rushed to take it in for the score. The Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper barely played Sunday and he’s been ruled out for this Sunday night against the Dallas Cowboys.

Michael Crabtree who ran for 57 yards really didn’t have much of an impact tight end Jared Cook had seven catches for 75 yards but overall the Raiders were just embarrassing in Kansas City last Sunday. Carr was really upset about the 40 yard pass he threw that was intended for Jimmy Holton the ball had bounced off Holton’s out stretched arms and the Chiefs Steve Terrell caught it for an interception. It was the turning point of the game for Carr and the Raiders.

J Hawkes does the Oakland Raiders previews and Jeremy Kahn has the Raiders game recaps at http://www.sportsradioservice.com