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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders edge Broncos 17-16 take first win on the road

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) looks to pass against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Empower Field in Denver on Sun Sep 10, 2023 (AP News photo)

#1 Rich, big win for the Las Vegas Raiders on opening week edging the Denver Broncos on the road. Winning the first one has to always be big to start the season.

#2 Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns. Both passes to receiver Jakobi Meyers both Meyers and Garoppolo making their Raider season debuts.

#3 The loss for the Broncos head coach Sean Payton is his first loss as the Broncos new head coach. It was a close game but a frustrating loss for Payton.

#4 The Raiders now have a seven game winning streak over AFC rivals and they did all of this without pass rusher Chandler Jones.

#5 Raiders continue their road travels for week 2 against the Buffalo Bills Highmark Stadium in Ochard Park New York. The Bills open up their season on Monday Night Football at the Meadowlands against the New York Jets. Rich talk about how you see the Raiders and Bills doing battle next Sun Sep 17th a 10:00AM PT kick off.

Join Rich Perez following all Raiders home and away games for the Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers expected to see much success this season

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is tuned up for the opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sun Sep 10, 2023 in Pittsburgh (AP file photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy looked good in camp and in pre season. Does he look like he’ll have the kind of season he had last year?

#2 The Pittsburgh Steelers said they’re not worried about Purdy. It’s everyone else their concerned about.

#3 How confident are the Steelers in getting an intercepted ball thrown by Purdy?

#4 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is confident that Purdy convert passes, how do you see him throwing against the Steelers defense.

#5 Defensive lineman Nick Bosa has been away a good 41 days before signing with the 49ers last week because his contract hold out. How ready in the short time that he’s been back will he be for this Sunday?

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Chiefs waiting for test results on Kelce’s knee; Pats Jones off the hook on gun charges; plus more news

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Will the Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce be ready and feeling better of his hyperextended knee for Thursday Night Football on Sep 7th against the Detroit Lions at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City (AP file photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce hyperextended knee in practice on Tuesday. Kelce’s ACL is in alright. The Chiefs reported that Kelce has inflammation in his knee and went under tests earlier today. Based on the results will determine if Kelce will be in the line up for this Thursday Night Football against the Detroit Lions.

#2 New England Patriots corner Jack Jones caught a break as gun charges were dropped against him as long as he served one year pre trial probation and does 48 hours of community service. Jones was arrested on Jun 16th at Logan Airport in Boston after screeners found a Glock box with two guns and ammunition inside a bag with Jones name on it.

#3 The Las Vegas Raiders Chandler Jones was upset that he couldn’t workout in the Raiders team practice facility and had to use a local gym over the Labor Day weekend. Jones said that he didn’t want to play for the Raiders and referenced head coach Josh McDaniels and general manager Dave Ziegler in a Instagram post that has since been deleted by Jones.

#4 Four days before the 2021 season the Buffalo Bills TJ Watt was holding out and signed for $112 million on a four year extension. He got two sacks and a tackle for a loss and had five quarterback hits. That’s why Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is preparing his team in the event that the San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa signs just before Sunday’s game in Pittsburgh. Tomlin said he wants to get his offensive line ready to protect quarterback Kenny Pickett.

#5 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones says that quarterback Dak Prescott will be a Cowboy for a longtime. The catch is that to sign Prescott would eat into his salary cap. In 2024 Prescott is expected to make $29 million and has a $5 million bonus and is in the third year of his four deal. “There’s never a time where it goes away because you’ve got to make the entire thing fit.” Jones told 105.3 FM The Fan in order to make the salary fit.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Bosa signs extension worth $170 million for five years

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San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa signed a five year $170 million deal extension and will be in the starting line up in Pittsburgh this Sun Sep 10th for the 49ers season opener (AP file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 After 41 long days San Francisco 49ers defensive end signed Nick Bosa on for five years and $170 million extension what does this do for the 49ers as he now can get some action in with his team and play in the opener in Pittsburgh this Sunday.

#2 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is relieved that Bosa is signed and reportedly was on his way to the 49ers facility on Thursday and will get ready for some drills as he will line up against the Steelers this Sunday.

#3 Shanahan said he’s excited about Bosa coming to join the team just in time for the season opener and the only way he wasn’t playing this Sunday was if he was to show up with a beer belly and be out of shape. Shanahan and the 49ers don’t think they will have that problem.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Steelers coach Tomlin gives 49ers coach Shanahan credit on quarterbacks

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is made a better quarterback thanks to 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. (AP News photo)

#1 Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin says of San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy that it’s really about how 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan uses him and what game plan he will execute against the Steelers defensive line.

#2 Coach Tomlin is not saying Purdy isn’t anything special but coach Shanahan has a way of making his quarterbacks look better than what they were before he got them.

#3 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa’s hold out as of last night was up to 41 days and with the 49ers opener on Sunday in Pittsburgh the 49ers are trying to get him signed and in Pittsburgh for the season opener.

Join David Zizmor for 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: How ready is Garoppolo and Raiders for Broncos on Sunday?

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo speaks with a Raiders assistant coach on the field against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sat Aug 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the LV Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Jimmy Garoppolo quarterback Las Vegas Raiders says the spirit of the dressing is high, and said it’s great to be back in the Raiders building working out and getting ready for Sunday’s game against the Broncos.

#2 On Aug 26th the Raiders sat down and ironed out a deal with running back Josh Jacobs for one year deal for $12 million. Jacobs held out for a new contract for quite some time.

#3 Jimmy G said that he met with Jacobs first time this week since his signing and Garoppolo said that it’s great to see Jacobs in practice and said he’s glad that it all worked out for Jacobs.

#4 Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson could be the best place kicker in the NFL, Carlson was 34 for 37 in field goal attempts last season how surprising is it that he hasn’t made the Pro Bowl yet?

#5 How does quarterback Brian Hoyer look in pre season games and how much confidence does head coach Josh McDaniel have in Hoyer coming into the season as Garoppolo’s back up.

Join Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Purdy and 49ers prepared for Steelers Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy runs into the end zone against the Los Angeles Chargers in pre season play at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, the 49ers are going with three quarterback with Brock Purdy, Sam Darnold, and Brandon Allen what makes this an improvement over having former 49ers Jimmy Garoppolo and Trey Lance who both are no longer with the team.

#2 David, the Pittsburgh Steelers who are hosting the 49ers this Sunday starting with quarterback Kenny Pickett. Pittsburgh had a good pre season and Pickett is said to be a clear leader. Pickett played in two drives in the three pre season games going 13-15 for 199 yards.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: McDaniels has faith in RB Williams and QB O’Connell

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Damien Williams (32) postures after carrying for 24 yards for a touchdown in the first half against the Dallas Cowboys at AT&T Stadium in Arlington in the final week of pre season action on Sat Aug 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, the Dallas Cowboys who picked up Trey Lance on Friday didn’t use him for game three of this final pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders. They certainly wanted to rest first stringer Dak Prescott and Lance before their season gets started.

#2 The Cowboys had quarterback Will Grier under center for the entire game. Grier threw 29-35 for 305 yards and threw for two touchdowns.

#3 The Raiders had quarterback Aidan O’Connell under center for most of the game. Head coach Josh McDaniels is impressed with the job he has been doing and could win the second stringer job behind first stringer Jimmy Garoppolo.

#4 Raiders running back Damien Williams ran for a 24 yard touchdown, Williams had been taking up some of the slack while running back Josh Jacobs who was holding out was working on the final touches of this contract. McDaniels said that Williams is a pro, is very physical, has tough mindset and attitude.

#5 So here are the Raiders at week one of the NFL season ready to kick off against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field at Mile High on Sun Sep 10th at 1:35pm PT. How do you see the Raiders opening up on the road against AFC West Conference rival Denver?

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcast after each Raiders home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Finish Off Pre-Season Losing to Cowboys 31-16

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier (15) crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders Chris Smith II (42) and Sam Webb (27) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sat Aug 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Saturday evening the Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Dallas taking on the Cowboys in their final pre-season game of the 2023 season. Yes it is a pre-season game but it is also vitally important to players vying for a spot in the final 53-man roster.

Up to this point NFL teams have carried as many as 90 players. The deadline for the final roster is Tuesday August 29th. This will be the day that dreams are either realized or crushed. Every player on the field Saturday night for both teams will want to put out extraordinary effort. The Raiders picked up the loss to the Cowboys 31-16 to close out the pre season schedule.

Game wrap up: The Cowboys took the lead in the first quarter 7-0. Quarterback Will Grier rushed for two yards and the touchdown. The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson would get Las Vegas on the board in the second quarter kicking a 44 yard field goal.

Las Vegas was within striking distance trailing 7-3. Dallas distanced themselves in the second quarter scoring a second touchdown now leading 14-3. Will Grier found Luke Schoonmaker for nine yards and the score.

The Raiders found the end zone for the first time in this game at 4:38 in the second quarter. Damien Williams rushed for 24 yards and the touchdown. Las Vegas was within striking distance 14-10.

The Cowboys refused to back down continuing with a great offensive effort. Grier threw his second touchdown of the game finding Hunter Luepke for 15 yards as the first half began to wind down giving the Cowboys a 21-10 lead.

Dallas scored that touchdown with 0.50 left on the clock. Las Vegas squeezed five plays into the final 50 seconds. The sixth play of the final first half drive for the Raiders was a Daniel Carlson 62 yard field goal. This was impressive clock management from the Raiders. The half-time score was 21-13 in favor of the Cowboys.

The Raiders were able to kick a 50 yard field goal in the third quarter keeping Las Vegas in this game 21-16. Carlson was having an amazing game. Unfortunately Las Vegas would not score again in the game.

Dallas’ quarterback on the other hand was not even close to finished. Grier scored his second rushing touchdown of the game and the Cowboys were dominating this game 28-16. Dallas finished off this game with a 59 yard Brandon Aubrey field goal.

Grier had an impressive game with two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. The Cowboys had 304 passing yards and 153 rushing yards. The Raiders did not fare well in this game. Vegas quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 178 yards and no touchdowns. They only had 97 rushing yards.

Newly acquired Dallas quarterback from the San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance did not get a snap under center on Saturday night. Neither Cowboys quarterbacks Dak Prescott or Lance played against the Raiders as Will Grier was under center for the entire game.

Las Vegas will kick off the regular season taking on the rival Broncos in Denver on Sunday September 10th. That game will start at 1:25 PM. The Cowboys will play on Sunday night football in New York taking on the Giants September 10th with kickoff at 5:20 PM.

49ers Electrocuted by Chargers, 23-12, After Shipping Trey Lance to Dallas

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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is seen here throwing against the Denver Broncos on Sat Aug 19, 2023 what would be his last game with the 49ers as he was traded on Fri Aug 25, 2023 to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance will join the Cowboys in Dallas when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sat Aug 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA–The San Francisco 49ers (1-2) closed out the preseason with a loss to their downstate foe, Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) – after making an earlier major roster move – Friday Night in the Silicon Valley.

Brock Purdy marched his 49ers down the field on their first drive, only to have it come up empty after running back Jordan Mason fumbled into the endzone for a touchback for LA.

Drive #2 for San Francisco was a little better, as Purdy took it in for himself, scoring a five yard TD. 6-0 SF, after a missed extra point attempt. The 49ers used Purdy and two other starters for two drives.

The Chargers answered back with a 75-yard touchdown run for running back Joshua Kelley. 7-6, LA after a successful extra point, and the score stood up after the first 15 minutes. The Chargers were using second and third string players.

The second quarter didn’t have much scoring, except a 24-yard Field Goal by Chargers’ kicker Cameron Dicker. 10-6 LA, then and at the half’.

In the third, Niners’ QB Sam Darnold tossed a six-yard TD to Willie Snead IV.. After a missed two-point conversion, San Francisco led by two, 12-10.

LA’s QB, Max Duggan gave his team the lead right back with his 3-yard TD pass to Hunter Kampmoyer. 17-12, Chargers.

The Chargers followed that up with a 35-yard FG by Dicker. 20-12 LAC. That was also the score after three quarters.

The Chargers added another field goal in the fourth on the foot of Dustin Hopkins (27), and the Southern California team won by 11, 23-12.

The Niners open the 2023 Season in the Steel City to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, September 10. The Chargers will host the Miami Dolphins on the same date.

The 49ers also dealt quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance came to the 49ers three years ago for three first round draft picks. Lance’s first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders he was sacked four times in three offensive possessions. In spite of that he came back in pre season game number two against the Denver Broncos on Aug 19th and had shown improvement. 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan already had their minds made up about dealing Lance to the Cowboys on Friday.

Purdy won the job after Lance and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt and led the 49ers toward the post season. Sam Darnold will be the second string back up who won the job struggled to get the offense moving in the first three possessions and threw for a touchdown a six yarder to Sam Snead. Purdy was 5-9 for 73 yards against the Chargers.