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Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Bosa still waiting to hear from NFL on MAGA hat discipline; Can Raiders turn the tide in Cincinnati Sunday?; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa points to his MAGA hat standing behind sideline reporter Melissa Stark (left) and quarterback Brock Purdy (13) after the Dallas Cowboys-49ers game on Sun Oct 27, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (NBC Sunday Night Football still)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie, the San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa is still waiting to hear from the NFL whether he would be fined or not by the league for appearing in a live TV shot post game while teammate and quarterback Brock Purdy was being interviewed with teammates tight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo were standing with sideline reporter Malissa Stark. Bosa in the shot was pointing to his MAGA that was white with gold lettering.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to recover after last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders took a seven point loss 27-20 after the Chiefs picked up some insurance points in the fourth quarter with a field goal and a touchdown after leading the Raiders by just four points 17-13. The Raiders now face the Cincinnati Bengals today the Bengals have won three of their last four games and are banking on quarterback Joe Burrow to deliver last week in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Burrow was 26-37 for 234 yards, one touchdown and was intercepted once. Charlie how do you see this match up?

#3 Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stafanski said that quarterback Deshaun Watson is back at the Browns facility after suffering a season ending Achilles injury where Watson had surgery performed after a week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Stafanski said that Watson is rehabbing after a tough surgery and that’s he’s scooting around the building and that Watson plans to attack the rehab.

#4 The New York Jets wide receiver Devante Adams was excited to join his new team and get things started on last Thursday Night Football’s game against the Houston Texans in a 21-13 win. Adams ended up catching a 37 yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rogers for a touchdown his first as a Jet.

#5 Charlie let me read to you a list of Raiders minority owner Tom Brady’s restrictions. #1 Not permitted to be in another team’s facility.#2 Can not attend another team’s practice. #3 Can not attend in-person or virtual broadcast production meetings with coaches or players. #4 Can not publicly criticize officials and other clubs. #5 Must follow the NFL’s gambling policy. Are these rules in place because he’s a co-owner of the Raiders and since he’s part of the management of the club these restrictions are put upon him to avoid a conflict of interest?

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Bosa stirs controversy with MAGA hat; Ward mourns loss of 1 year old daughter

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San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa pointing at his MAGA hat on live TV while standing behind teammates quarterback Brock Purdy (13), tight end George Kittle (85), cornerback Renardo Green (31), stirred controversy trying to make a political statement after the 49ers-Dallas Cowboys game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David how much will the MAGA hat of San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa wore after the 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football have on the team it’s been the drum beat of social media and has taken front and center. Some criticize it’s alright that he can wear the MAGA hat but it’s not alright for ex 49er quarterback Colin Kaepernick not be able to express his protest against racial discrimination. How do you see it?

# 2 The 49ers Charvarius Ward is mourning the loss of his one year old daughter who passed away on Monday. Amani Joy Ward had battled heart issues since birth and even had open heart surgery on Apr 11, 2013. Amani was born six months premature and had down syndrome.

#3 The 49ers have a bye this Sunday how important is that for Christian McCaffrey who just got back in the line up last week and Deebo Samuel who just got over pneumonia.

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson: Cardinal hit the road against NC State this Saturday

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Stanford Cardinal Freshman wide receiver Emmett Mosley V attempts to catch a ball in a game against SMU. (Photo: JIM SHORIN/ISI Photos)

Stanford Cardinal podcast with Michael Roberson:

#1 In Stanford Cardinal’s (2-6) last game against Wake Forest quarterback Hank Bachmeier threw for three touchdowns in Wake Forest’s win. The Cardinal struggled in the first half to shut Bachmeier and the Wake Forest offense down.

#2 Wake Forest kicker Matthew Dennis booted a tie breaking 23 yarder with 1:48 left in the game to lift the Demon Deacons to a 27-24 win.

#3 Wake Forest’s Nick Anderson help clinch the win when he intercepted a pass by Stanford quarterback Ashton Daniels with 22 second left in the game that could have given Stanford field goal range to tie the game.

#4 For Daniels he went 24-31 for 214 yards with one touchdown. What hurt most was Daniels threw two interceptions.

#5 The Cardinal try and turn it all around again at NC State who are 4-4. The Wolfpack just edged the Cal Bears last week 24-23 at Berkeley. NC State has won two of their last four games. Do you see this one being a close contest this weekend at NC State?

Join Michael Roberson for Stanford podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: It’s back to the drawing board for Raiders; Vegas heads to Cincinnati to face Bengals Sunday

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Las Vegas running back Alexander Mattison (22) runs the ball on the Kansas City Chiefs safety Nazeeh Johnson (13) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Close game actually closer than the score the Raiders tried to keep up with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. The Chiefs had a 17-13 lead midway in the third quarter.

#2 Up to that point in the game did it look like Raiders would be able to hold back the Chiefs it looked like the defense was working for Vegas through the third quarter.

#3 The Chiefs broke it open in the fourth quarter when the kicker Hunter Bulker booted a 24 yarder with 8:44 left to make it 20-13 so the Raiders now trailed by a touchdown.

#4 The Chiefs later would put the game out of reach with 4:59 left in the game when quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a nine yard pass to wide out Xavier Worthy for a touchdown making it 27-13. The Raiders would add another seven points when quarterback Gardner Minshew threw an 11 pass to wide out DJ Turner to make it 27-20. It was not enough at 2:03. The Raiders lose their fourth straight game.

#5 The Raiders head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals. The Bengals have won two out of their last three games. The Bengals lost their seventh game Sunday (3-5) to the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17. With that in mind is there a chance the Raiders can bounce back and win this game in Cincinnati next Sunday?

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers Top Dallas 30-24; Win is second in last four games for SF

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) takes a leap of celebration after scoring a touchdown with tight end George Kittle (85) and guard Dominick Puni (77) in the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers(4-4) had a slow start in the first half of their game with the Dallas Cowboys (3-4) trailing 10-6 after two quarters. The 49ers came alive in the second half scoring three touchdowns in the third quarter taking a 27-10 lead.

The Cowboys surged in the fourth quarter and with 3:32 left in the game the score was 30-24 in favor of the 49ers. San Francisco held on and was able to win this game and reach the five hundred mark with a 4-4 record.

Game recap: The first quarter highlighted two teams that are very evenly matched. The only score that came out of the opening quarter was a San Francisco field goal. 49er kicker Anders Carlson put the only points on the board in the first quarter, a 50 yard field goal and a 3-0 San Francisco lead.

After a slow start, the Cowboys scored twice in the second quarter. Ezekiel Elliot scored a touchdown rushing for a yard and the score giving Dallas a 7-3 lead at 10:58. The Cowboys would follow that up at 2:56 with a Brandon Aubrey 29 yard field goal extending the Dallas lead to 10-3.

San Francisco would cut that lead to 10-6 when Anders Carlson kicked a 44 yard field goal. With 54 seconds left in the second half, San Francisco had possession and the opportunity to either cut the Dallas lead or possibly take the lead.

Both of these teams are coming off disappointing losses last week and the play in the first half show-cased some highly competitive play. With 34 seconds left on the clock the 49ers had driving into Dallas territory setting up camp on the Cowboy 46 yard line. San Francisco was unable to move the ball and was looking at a 4th and 17 with ten seconds left in the half. The score was 10-6 at halftime.

The three holding penalties in the first half of play had really hurt San Francisco. If the list of injured 49ers was not enough there was an in-game injury that was significant in the first quarter. Jordan Mason who had been doing a beautiful job in the absence of Christian McAffrey went down in the opening quarter .

Mason did jog off the field after medical attention on the field and did not enter the medical tent. He did take the field but it was brief and he eventually did exit to the locker room in the second quarter. His return is now questionable. He is suffering a should injury adding to the burden of his AC joint sprain that he has been managing for a few weeks.

The 49ers wasted little time to start the third quarter. They scored a touchdown at 12:57 in the third taking a 13-10 lead. Isaac Guerendo rushed for four yards and the score. Anders Carlson made the extra point and San Francisco had a 13-10 lead.

Minutes later the 49ers intercepted a Prescott pass and San Francisco was back in business. They drove down deep into Dallas territory looking to extend their lead. They didn’t wait long as Brock Purdy connected with George Kittle for two yards and another second half 49er touchdown taking a 20-10 lead.

Dak Prescott and the Cowboys had a lot of work to do with 7:08 left in the quarter. The problem for the Cowboys was the dominating defense that San Francisco was bringing down after down. The Cowboys were having a lot of trouble moving the ball and giving possession back to the 49ers time after time.

With 1:44 left in the quarter Purdy was connecting and the running game was also on fire for San Francisco as they drove down to the Dallas ten yard line first and goal. Purdy himself took the ball into the end zone for San Francisco’s third touchdown of the third quarter and a 27-10 lead. The second half so far had been all 49ers.

The Cowboys had possession to start the fourth quarter but continued to be manhandled by the San Francisco defense. Prescott had been intercepted twice and sacked twice.

The Cowboy offense had been completely shutdown by the 49ers. With 11:57 left in the game San Francisco was again on the move but stalled out and was forced to punt when Purdy narrowly avoided an interception.

With under ten minutes in the fourth quarter the Cowboys offense got going and at 7:58 put together an impressive scoring drive. Prescott connected with a wide open CeeDee Lamb in the end zone for seven yards and their second touchdown of the game.

Trailing by the score of 17-27 the Cowboys had a lot of work yet to do. They would need an immediate stop with 7:52 left on the clock. Dallas did not get that badly needed stop allowing a San Francisco Ricky Pearsall rush for 39 yards down to the Dallas 26 yard line and any hope for a Dallas comeback had begun to dim. The 49ers were unable to find the end zone but did kick their third field goal of the game. Carlson made a 41 yard field goal extending their lead to 30-17.

Dallas refused to throw in the towel scoring with 3:32 left in the game. Prescott again connected with Lamb this time for 20 yards and we had a new ball game. San Francisco now had to protect their 30-24 lead. As it turned out, it was just too little too late for the Dallas Cowboys. The final was 30-24 and San Francisco had reached the five hundred mark with a record of 4-4.

Purdy had a phenomenal game finishing with 260 passing yards and 56 rushing yards. He had no interceptions. Running Back Isaac Guerendo finished with 85 rushing yards and receiving honors went to Kittle with 128 yards. San Francisco had finally put it all together in the second half of this game for the win.

Game notes: Sunday Night Football featured a matchup between the 49ers and the Dallas Cowboys (3-4). Both teams have struggled this season and both teams are desperate for a win. In their last game last week Sunday the Cowboys got trounced by the Detroit Lions to the tune of 47-9 and the 49ers lost in a Super Bowl rematch to the Kansas City Chiefs 28-18.

This game was a hard fought battle. Both teams had offensive weapons as well as great defenses. They were well matched and this was a great Sunday Night Football game. Both teams have talent at quarterback in the 49ers Brock Purdy and Cowboys Dak Prescott.

San Francisco has had terrible luck with injuries. Deebo Samuel was hospitalized last week with pneumonia and Brandon Aiyuk with a terrible season ending injury, a torn anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligament in his right knee.

The good news for the 49ers is that both Kittle and Samuel were on board for this game. Jauan Jennings remains out with a hip injury. Christian McCaffrey remains out as well and kicker Jake Moody remains out with a right ankle issue.

San Francisco is really banged up right now as are many teams across the league. These injuries can really play havoc with season outcomes. It all comes down to who is on the roster that can fight through these injuries and come out on the other side.

San Francisco will be back on the field on November 10th after a bye week in week 9. They will be taking on the Buccaneers in Tampa Bay. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM PST and will be broadcast on Fox from Raymond James Stadium.

Raiders Drop Fourth Straight Game, as Champion Chiefs Violated them 27-20, in Sin City

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew is stopped by the Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Tershawn Wharton (98) in second half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Las Vegas Raiders (2-6) lost their fourth consecutive game of the season to the back-to-back Super Bowl champion and STILL undefeated Kansas City Chiefs (7-0), 27-20, on a Sunday afternoon in the Desert.

The Raiders won the coin toss, but decided to defer to the second half, and give the first opportunity to the well decorated Patrick Mahomes and his Chiefs offense. They regretted that immediately, as Kansas City obliged the gift and went directly downfield and scored the games first points.

Chiefs’ running back Kareem Hunt burst through the line for a one yard TD run, putting his team up 7-0. It seemed to be the beginning of a blowout; however, the home team had an answer for that rhetorical question. The Raiders were intent this evening to score on their first drive.

Late in the first quarter, Raiders’ QB Gardner Minshew tossed a seven yard touchdown pass to WR Jakobi Myers. That quickly, the game was tied at seven. It was also the tally at the end of the quarter. The Raiders demonstrated that they wanted more in the second.

Kicker Daniel Carlson pet his team up by three after he booted a 51-yard field goal. The Raiders were up 10-7, and scored on their first two possessions. Momentum was on Las Vegas’ side early in the second quarter, but Kansas City had the nuclear weapon on the other sideline.

Just under the two-minute warning of the half, Patrick Mahomes went into his bag and pulled off another scoring drive. He hooked up with his favorite target, Travis Kelce for a five yard touchdown pass. Seconds before recess, Harrison Butker Converted a 42-yard field goal, which put KC up by seven, 17-10.

Mahomes threw for nearly 200 yards in the first half, and a touchdown, while Minshew also had a TD and just over 100 yards passing. The Raiders were down seven, but going to receive the ball to start the second half.

Although they did not score on their first possession of the third quarter, they were the first team to put points on the scoreboard. Carlson kicked a 32-yards to bring the Raiders within four, 17-13. The Raiders had a chance to take over the score and game during the 3/4 mark of the contest; however, that did not come to fruition.

Mahomes was backed up against his own goal line, and committed a very uncharacteristic turnover, putting his team in potential peril, and the Raiders in a very advantageous situation. The Chiefs’ defense came to the rescue for their noble leader, and completely stifled the Raiders’ offense and lessened their chances to win. Las Vegas took a sack on forth and Goal, turning the ball back over to the visitors, while letting Mahomes off the hook for his egregious interception.

With that reprieve, Kansas City scored early in the fourth quarter, on another Butker field goal (24), putting them farther in the lead by seven, 20-13. After a Gardner Minshew fumble/turnover midway through the final quarter, the Chiefs capitalized on their miscue three minutes later. Mahomes connected with WR Xavier Worthy for a nine yard TD pass, KC went up by two touchdowns, 27-13.

Before the Chiefs could get comfortable with the double-digit lead, the Raiders managed to score right before the two-minute warning. Minshew hit WR Tre Tucker in the end zone for an 11-yard touchdown. Back within seven, 27-20, all the Raiders could do was try to perform an on-side kick. They did try, but luck was not on their side. The Chiefs took the obligatory “knee” and the clock clicked down to 0:00. After 60 minutes of play, KC was victorious 27-20 over LV.

Kansa City remains the only unbeaten (7-0) team after the somewhat impressive win in Nevada. The Chiefs could win a threepeat and go undefeated in the same season. However, it may not be that likely, especially barely winning against a team in the midst of a losing streak.

The Raiders are next in action Sunday, November 3 in Ohio, as they will face the Cincinnati Bengals at 1pm EST/10am PST. The Chiefs fly back to Missouri and host Tampa Bay on Monday Night Football, November 4 at 7:15pm CST on ABC/ESPN.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Time runs out for Raiders in fourth quarter lose to Chiefs 27-20

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The Las Vegas Raiders Jakobi Meyers (16) makes a touchdown catch against the Kansas City Chiefs safety Justin Reid (20) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium on Sun Oct 27, 2024 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Close game actually closer than the score the Raiders tried to keep up with the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium. The Chiefs had a 17-13 lead midway in the third quarter.

#2 Up to that point in the game did it look like Raiders would be able to hold back the Chiefs it looked like the defense was working for Vegas through the third quarter.

#3 The Chief broke it open in the fourth quarter when the kicker Hunter Bulker booted a 24 yarder with 8:44 left to make it 20-13 so the Raiders now trailed by a touchdown.

#4 The Chiefs later would put the game out of reach with 4:59 left in the game when quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw a nine yard pass to wide out Xavier Worthy for a touchdown making it 27-13. The Raiders would add another seven points when quarterback Gardner Minshew threw an 11 pass to wide out DJ Turner to make it 27-20. It was not enough at 2:03. The Raiders lose their fourth straight game.

#5 The Raiders head to Cincinnati to take on the Bengals. The Bengals have won two out of their last three games. The Bengals lost their seventh game today (3-5) to the Philadelphia Eagles 37-17. With that in mind is there a chance the Raiders can bounce back and win this game in Cincinnati next Sunday?

Join Rich Perez podcasts the Raiders after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Dodgers Yamamoto’s pitching holds off Yanks; Ohtani dislocates shoulder is day to day; plus more news

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Los Angeles Dodgers base runner Shohei Ohtani injuries his left shoulder after diving into second base after a steal attempt being attended by the trainers and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after being tagged out by New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Vlope in the bottom of the seventh inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Sat Oct 26, 2024 (AP News photo)

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Game 2 of the 2024 World Series was another thriller at Dodger Stadium with starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto went 6.1 innings, allowing just a run and a hit with four strike outs to keep command over the New York Yankees in the 4-2 win.

#2 The Dodgers Freddie Freeman slugged another key home run first in game 1 it was his tenth inning walk off grand slam now in game 2 Freeman gets ahold of a 401 foot right center homer that put the Dodgers three runs ahead of the Yankees 4-1.

#3 Dodgers two way player and superstar Shohei Ohtani injured himself while diving into second base on a steal attempt in the bottom of the seventh inning. Ohtani was laid out after getting tagged out by the Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe. Ohtani is listed day to day with a partially left dislocated shoulder.

#4 San Francisco 49ers host the Dallas Cowboys at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday Night Football. Both teams are coming off loses in their last games. The 49ers were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs by ten points 28-18. The Cowboys were wiped out by the Detroit Lions last Sunday 47-9 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. How do you see this one tonight?

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders are on a three game losing streak and lost to the Los Angeles Rams in the Southland in their last game 20-15. The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs Sunday. The Chiefs are 6-0, handled the 49ers pretty well last Sunday is there anyway the Raiders can keep in step with the Chiefs to even have a chance in today’s game at Allegiant Stadium.

Charlie O does Headline Sports each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Major injuries in 49ers line up can they still handle Cowboys Sunday?

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) was injured on this played when he was hit by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie (left) and and safety Chamarri Conner (right) tearing Aiyuk’s MCL and ACL on Sun Oct 20, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Aiyuk will miss the rest of the 2024 season. (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel was released from the hospital after contracting pneumonia. Samuel was hospitalized at a local hospital. Samuel was in for four plays against the Kansas City Chiefs last Sunday before he left the game and went to the hospital. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is not sure if Samuel will be able to play against the Dallas Cowboys this Sunday.

#2 David, talk about Brandon Aiyuk who looked like he was hit in the legs on a play where he tore his ACL and MCL which will require surgery and force Aiyuk out for the rest of the season. 48 seconds into the second quarter received the injury when 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy got a pass between Kansas City defensive backs Chamarri Conner and Trent McDuffie which Aiyuk caught for a 15 yard gain. as Conner and McDuffie closed in on Aiyuk the hit hyperextended his knee.

#3 The 49ers now host the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football for a 5:20pm PT kick off at Levi Stadium. The Cowboys got clobbered in their last game against the Detroit Lions 47-9 at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Cowboys just couldn’t stop Detroit’s offense and couldn’t get any traction against their defense. Considering some of the 49ers key injuries could this one end up being a close game in Santa Clara.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers analysis each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: What to expect as Chiefs come calling this Sunday at Allegiant

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) is caught from behind by Los Angeles Rams linebacker Michael Hoecht (bottom) at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sun Oct 20, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 In the past three weeks the Raiders have turned the ball over ten times, had 25 penalties that costed them 201 yards.

#2 Two of the penalties were two digit penalties and they called on infractions that officials ended up spotting the ball a good ten or more yards against them.

#3 The Raiders are now averaging three turnovers a game. Is this a matter of pressing, not being focused, or just plain getting hit hard by the opposition whose forcing fumbles?

#4 Las Vegas head coach Antonio Pierce said “We’ve got to stop beating ourselves with turnovers, with penalties,” Pierce said Monday. “When opportunities are there, we have to make them. We’re not doing that right now.”

#5 The Raiders face a 6-0 Kansas City Chiefs team who are on a hot roll. Will this be a game where the Chiefs will simply be unstoppable and have their way with the Raiders or will it be a game of the Raiders will regroup and just might be able to keep in step with the Chiefs?

Join Tony Renteria for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com