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NFL Playoffs podcast with Tony Renteria: Chiefs v. Bills; Lions v. 49ers in Championship games this Sunday

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes will face off against the Baltimore Ravens on Sun Jan 28, 2024 in the AFC Championship game at Baltimore Sun Jan 28, 2024 (AP file photo)

On the NFL Playoffs podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, the Kansas City Chiefs edged the Buffalo Bills 27-24 and the Baltimore Ravens clobbered the Houston Texans 34-10. The Chiefs and Ravens will face off AFC Conference Championship tell us how you see this match up.

#2 The Detroit Lions defeated the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 31-23 on Sunday and the San Francisco 49ers got by the Green Bay Packers 24-21 with Brock Purdy passing the 49ers into the end zone with six completed passes out of seven.

#3 Breaking down the quarterbacks we’ll start with Chiefs Pat Mahomes who threw for 215 yards and two touchdowns against the Bills.

#4 For the Baltimore Ravens LaMar Jackson who threw for 152 yards and two touchdowns against the Texans.

#5 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for 252 yards and one touchdown in their win on the last offensive series against the Green Bay Packers.

#6 Former Cal Bears quarterback and Detroit Lions quarterback Jerod Goff threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns in their win over the Bucs Sunday.

Tony Renteria is an NFL analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Purdy vs. Goff should a fitting match up in NFC Championship

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy throws against the Green Bay Packers defense in the second half of the NFC Divisional Playoff game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Jan 21, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 The Detroit Lions are next up for the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium. Jerod Goff is under center for the Lions. The Lions are coming off a 31-23 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers from last Sunday at Ford Field. Goff threw for 287 yards and two touchdowns.

#2 David the 49ers had to come back from behind to win Sunday night’s game against the Green Bay Packers down 21-17 in the fourth quarter less than a minute quarterback Brock Purdy threw six for seven passes to get the 49ers in the end zone to edge the Packers 24-21.

#3 Judging from how both the 49ers and Lions played last weekend and the job that Goff and Purdy did under center for their wins how do you see this these two teams matching up this weekend at Levi Stadium for the NFC Championship?

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

Headline Sports with Charlie O: Pierce to stay on as Raiders head coach for 24 season; Cowboys McCarthy not expected to return; plus more news

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce talks to reporters following the Raiders win over the Denver Broncos on Sun Jan 7, 2024 at Denver. Pierce was given the head coach title after serving as the interim coach. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports with Charlie O:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce will be staying on for the 2024 season. Pierce led the Raiders went 5-4 as interim coach taking over for Josh McDaniels who was fired as head coach.

#2 What was impressive of the job that Pierce did was some of the wins he had the most memorable was the win over the Los Angeles Chargers 63-21 on Dec 14th. The Raiders also went onto beat the Kansas City Chiefs the following week and won their last game of the season defeating the Denver Broncos. There is little doubt that the players not only like coach Pierce but requested that he come back. They’re thankful that owner Mark Davis obliged.

#3 Dallas Cowboys head coach Mike McCarthy is not expected to get a contract extension after the Cowboys had a huge let down in their playoff game against the Green Bay Packers on Sun Dec 14 in Dallas. Jones is still considering the extension but it’s been reported as being unlikely. The Cowboys were 67-42 in the regular season but are only 1-3 in post season under McCarthy.

#4 Bill Belichick has met with the Atlanta Falcons brass twice. The Falcons fired coach Arthur Smith after three seasons at the helm on Jan 8th. Belichick reportedly has only interviewed with the Falcons and no other NFL teams. Belichick coached the New England Patriots for 24 seasons and led them to six Super Bowl titles.

#5 The Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce said that when the time comes to retire he will do it formerly and not after an emotional game. Kelce 36, was one of the best NFL centers and selected to the Pro Bowl six times. How will his retirement impact the Eagles?

Join Charlie O Sundays for Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Lots of history between Packers and 49ers; Taking a look at past QB match ups

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) match up for the NFC Playoffs at Levi Stadium Sat Jan 20, 2024 (AP and Bay Area News Group photos)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, both the Green Bay Packers and San Francisco 49ers have met ten times a record for NFL meetings between the same two teams lots of history between the two teams.

#2 Joe, some of that history goes back the 80s and early 90s with Packers quarterback Brett Farve and 49ers quarterback Joe Montana matching up against each other.

#3 You fast forward to former Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers and 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo took the 49ers to the Super Bowl one time.

#4 Taking at this match up this Saturday between the Packers quarterback Jordan Love and the 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy this could add on to the tradition of great match ups.

#5 Lastly Joe, let’s your get your prediction as the Packers and 49ers match up this Saturday night at 5:45pm PT at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

Join Joe Hawkes throughout the 49ers post season for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Packers on roll is there anything to fear on 49ers behalf?

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Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) has had a lot of success of late in defeating the Dallas Cowboys in Arlington on Sun Jan 14, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David the Green Bay Packers are on a roll they have defeated the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the playoffs and now face the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium this Saturday night at Levi Stadium.

#2 Lots of credit for the job that Packers quarterback Jordan Love did last weekend against the Cowboys going 16-21 for 227 yards and three touchdowns. The Packers beat the Cowboys who have the fifth best defense in football.

#3 The 49ers are the top seeded team in the NFL and the Packers were considered long odds coming into the playoffs. Do the Packers have a chance to keep this going. They have been the surprise team.

Join David Zizmor for NFL playoffs podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Augie Mesenburg: Rest is good for Purdy and McCaffrey; Elijah did some heavy lifting Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass as the Los Angeles Rams Byron Young (0) tries to defend in the first half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Jan 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Augie:

#1 Augie, how important was it for the 49ers to get these two weeks off before they play in the NFC Division game?

#2 The 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy got some valued rest as he did not play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sun Jan 7th at Levi Stadium in the one point loss.

#3 49ers back up quarterback Sam Darnold looked good in the support role throwing going 16-26, 189 yards and one touchdown. Someone that the 49ers can rely on in case of emergency and from what you saw last Sunday does he look like he can step in at a moments notice.

#4 Augie talk about the job that running back Elijah Mitchell 14 carries, 52 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell did a great job covering for running back Christian McCaffrey who sat out Sunday’s game.

#5 Augie, How do you see head coach Kyle Shanahan getting this team ready for the post season. The goal is to get to the Super Bowl and in past years they came close but didn’t seal the deal.

Augie Musenburg is a San Francisco 49ers podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. Augie is a reporter on KHAI 103.5 FM Honolulu.

NFL Post Season podcast with David Zizmor: Taking a look at this weekends four games

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is preparing his team to face the Houston Texans in Houston for the AFC Playoffs on Sat Jan 13, 2024 (AP file photo)

On the NFL Post Season podcast with David Zizmor :

#1 David, let’s go over each playoff game coming up this weekend starting with this Sat Jan 13th and we’ll start with the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. The Browns finished 11-6 on the season and the Texans finished at 10-7. The Texans have the homefield advantage how do you see this game’s outcome and what your predicted score?

#2 The Miami Dolphins (11-6) goes up against the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) this one at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City do you see this as an evenly matched contest or the Chiefs who know their way around getting deep in the post season and have homefield might have the edge?

#3 On Sun Jan 14th the AFC game is the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers are 10-7 and the Bills are 11-6. The Bills have the homefield and face the Steel Curtain. Tony do you see this one?

#4 The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys round off the playoff games for this weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Packers come in at 9-8 and the host Cowboys are 12-5. The Cowboys are the number two seeded team in post season with home field. How do you see the outcome of this contest?

Dave Zizmor covers the NFL for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Close Out Season Beating Denver Broncos 27-14

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The Denver Broncos cornerback Ja’Quan McMillan (29) takes a diving stab at the Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeVante Adams (17) who catches the football for a touchdown in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Jan 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders (8-9) closed out their 2023 season taking on the Denver Broncos (8-9) at Allegiant Stadium in front of a packed crowd. It has been an up and down season for the Raiders and a win would definitely take some of the sting out of the disappointment this year and that is exactly what Las Vegas did. 

They went out and played a great game beating the Broncos 27-14. Quarterback Aiden O’Connell had a terrific game throwing two touchdowns and 244 passing yards with zero interceptions. While it was not even a five hundred season, this final game was a great way to close out 2023.

After the first quarter, the Raiders had a 7-0 lead. Jakobi Meyers rushed for five yards and the first score of this game.

The Broncos tied up the game in the second quarter. Quarterback Jarrett Stidham found Jerry Jeudy for 24 yards and the touchdown. The Raiders would take back the lead 10-7 at 7:09 when Daniel Carlson kicked a 49 yard field goal. Las Vegas tacked on more points to close out the quarter. Davante Adams caught a three yard pass from O’connell extending the Raiders lead to 17-7 at halftime.

Both defenses stepped up in the third quarter. Neither offense was able to find the end zone in the third and this game would go into the fourth quarter with the Raiders leading 17-7. Las Vegas added to their lead in the opening minute of the final quarter. 

O’Connell threw his second touchdown of the game. He connected with Meyers for 33 yards extending their lead to 24-7. The Raiders had this game well in hand. The Broncos would rush for their second touchdown of the game in an effort to remain relevant in the game but it was just too little too late. 

The Raiders would add a second field goal in the closing minutes of the game, a 21 yard Carlson kick, and that was the ball game 27-14.

This was the perfect way to close out the season and it was not long after this game ended that both players and fans made it known that their preference for next seasons coach was current interim coach Antonio Pierce. 

This would make perfect sense. This guy is without doubt a player’s coach. Pierce is beloved by not only the players but also the fans. He certainly has made waves since he stepped in. The games they lost were close and they not only beat the rival Bronco’s today but the Kansas City Chiefs on Christmas Day. In fact the “AP” chants actually began before the game had even ended.

Both teams ended the season with 8-9 records. The Raiders were able to light up those cigars after all and the locker room was, despite their record, a huge party. Former Raiders Marcus Allen, Ted Hendricks, Jim Otto, Jim Plunkett and Charles Woodson joined in on the fun. 

Now it remains to be seen who will lead this team next season. While Pierce enjoyed the celebrating today, he is no doubt hoping to continue this ride into the 2024 season. He has this team believing in him, believing what he is teaching them and that sure sounds like a perfect fit especially since he has gotten some outstanding results. 

It should not be too long before the announcement will be made. Who will be the head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders next season? Bill Belichick, Jim Harbaugh or Antonio Pierce? Stay tuned! 

Barbara Mason covered the 2023-24 Las Vegas Raiders season for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders finish 2023-24 season with 27-14 victory; Will Pierce be back as head coach?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) confers with head coach Antonio Pierce during the second half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Jan 7, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Aidan O’Connell led the Las Vegas Raiders (8-9) for 244 yards and two touchdowns in the Raiders 27-14 win to conclude the 2023-34 season.

#2 Former Raider quarterback Jarrett Stidham and current Denver Bronco (8-9) quarterback went 20-34 for 272 yards and one touchdown.

#3 . Both Broncos and Raiders didn’t score in the third quarter both defenses held each other off.

#4 Raiders scored ten points in the fourth quarter to stay ahead of Denver.

#5 How special was it for Raider head coach Antonio Pierce to get this win? The players like him but will he be able to return next season?

Rich Perez did the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts for the 2023 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Powerful 49ers have four players with over 1,000 yards; What Raiders will be looking for next season; plus more news

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Although the San Francisco 49ers didn’t win this game 49ers backup quarterback Sam Darnold (14) got some reps in against the Baltimore Ravens and linebacker Malik Harrison (40) in the second half on Mon Dec 25, 2023 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Darnold is slated to start against the Los Angeles Rams Sun Jan 7, 2024. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie in last week’s game against the Washington Commanders, San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle became the fourth 49ers player to have 1,000 yards or over. Kittle joins Christian McCaffrey, Brandon Aiyuk and Deebo Samuel.

#2 The 49ers close out the regular season and will rest most of their starters. Quarterback Brock Purdy will get two weeks rest until the playoffs and Sam Darnold will get the start today against the Los Angeles Rams.

#3 The Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) close out their 2023-24 season against the Denver Broncos (8-8) today at Allegiant Field in Las Vegas. The Raiders had many ups and downs this season but got things turned around once interim head coach Antonio Pierce took over and since that 63-21 demolishing of the Los Angeles Chargers on Sun Nov 26th, they’ve defeated the Kansas City Chiefs and nearly beat the Indianapolis Colts.

#4 The Raiders finish up the season today against the Broncos at 1:25pm PT. The Broncos have won their last three out of six. The Raiders have won two of their last three games. Charlie talk about some of the things that coach Pierce will be looking for in this last game?

#5 Turning to MLB and the Oakland A’s story that owner John Fisher may not have the $1.1 billion to pay for his share of the construction costs for the new Tropicana Ball Park on the Las Vegas strip. If he were to get a loan from Goldman Sachs with interest that will cost him $1.5 billion after it’s paid back. He was reportedly going from casino to casino talking to casino owners and sharing the new renderings with them and talking about getting a loan toward his share of the construction cost. How difficult does this have to get for the A’s?

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