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Raiders Manhandled By Saints in 24-0 shutout

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Raiders Manhandled By Saints 24-0

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara (41) reaches over the goal line as  Las Vegas Raiders safety Tre’von Moehrig (25) tries to put a stop on Kamara to no avail at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Oct 30, 2022 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Sunday afternoon the Las Vegas Raiders (2-5) traveled to the “Big Easy” to take on the New Orleans Saints (3-5). Both of these teams have struggled during the season but are playing better ball going into this game.

Las Vegas is coming off a win over the Houston Texans by a considerable margin 38-20. The Raiders lost a one point game to the Kansas City Chiefs in prior weeks so they came close in that one. They have some great offensive weapons but struggle on defense.

The atmosphere at the Superdome was well established but the Raiders will came into this game after the win last week they were hopeful that they were ready to handle the crowd noise and the Saints. It was just too much Alvin Kamara who scored three times in the Saints 24-0 victory over the Raiders.

Game recap: The first quarter was a real disappointment for the Raiders unable to move the ball at all. The Saints took an early 7-0 lead when Alvin Kamara rushed for three yards and the first touchdown of the game.

The second quarter was more of the same for Las Vegas. Their offense was stymied by the Saints defense while the New Orleans offense continued to amass yards. Will Lutz kicked a 37 Yd field goal and Kamara celebrated his second touchdown of the game, an Andy Dalton pass for 16 yards, and a 17-0 lead.

The Raiders had quite a hole to dig out of. This was the Raiders largest deficit of the season so far. A good start for the Raiders in the second half would be to get into Saints territory which they had not done in the first half.

New Orleans got the ball to start the second half and got a nice drive going straight away that the Raiders kept alive with their first pass interference penalty of the season. A few plays later Kamara had his third touchdown of the game, a pass from Dalton for 36 yards. New Orleans had now built a 24-0 lead and the Raiders were in deep trouble.

A visibly frustrated Derek Carr was sacked back to back in their first possession of the third quarter. The Raiders have a top ten offense but ran into a brick wall with the New Orleans defense.

With 3:06 left in the fourth quarter the Raiders crossed midfield for the first time in the game. That gain was nullified when Carr was sacked for the fourth time pushing Las Vegas back onto the Saints 38 yard iine. The Raiders fought to avoid a shut-out but it just didn’t happen.

They finished the game on the Saints six yard line, the final 24-0 . It was simply an ugly game offensively and defensively for the Raiders. Despite missing Michael Thomas, Jarvis Landry and Marshon Lattimore the Saints just proved to be too hot to handle.

Devonte Adams had a very disappointing game with one catch for three yards. This almost looks like a misprint but sadly this was reality. It was a tough one for Carr who finished with 15 of 26 for 101 yards, no touchdowns and one interception. The Raiders rushed for a total of 38 yards with 173 yards through the air.

The Raiders will remain back east to prepare for the Jacksonville Jaguars next Sunday. It will be a 10:00 kickoff.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Garoppolo working to be effective in areas with new QB coach Griese; plus more

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Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (right) has a good grasp on San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (left) in second half action at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo has got himself a person coach Brian Griese a former NFL quarterback to help Garoppolo improve some of the weaknesses like his accuracy on deep passes.

#2 Garoppolo said Griese knew how to say the right things and piss off Garoppolo at times which was constructive criticism.

#3 In his nine year career this is the first time that Garoppolo has had a coach like Griese or anyone like Griese but seeing Garoppolo over the years how necessary is it that Garoppolo gets a personal coach now?

#4 Joe, one other fun fact the 49ers have had five quarterback coaches and Griese is the first 49ers quarterback coach to be hired since former 49er quarterback Matt Cavanugh was a quarterback’s coach back in 1996.

#5 49ers are coming off their last loss to the Kansas City Chiefs by a wide margin. The Los Angeles Rams have lost two of their last three games and have a long record to losing to the 49ers. With the game in the Southland today and a heavy 49ers fans presence will this be another 49ers win or will the Rams be able to establish home field advantage regardless of the 49ers crowd?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Will offensive line protect Garoppolo much better this week against Rams?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo walks off the Levi Stadium in Santa Clara field after the 49ers were defeated handedly by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David, the San Francisco 49ers who are coming off a tough loss to the Kansas City Chiefs had a concern about protecting 49er quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. The offensive line couldn’t seem to stop the Chiefs defensive pass rush.

#2 Dave, do you see running back Christian McCaffrey being a quick study on the playbook as he was impressive but did wing some of the playbook in last Sunday’s game?

#3 49ers are in Los Angeles at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams this Sunday. The Rams have lost two of their last three games and are coming off a win against the Carolina Panthers. How do you see this match up this Sunday in the Southland.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Marko Ukalovic: McCaffrey can’t do it all; 49ers go up against Rams in LA on Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo walks off the field at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara after the 49ers were trounced by the Kansas City Chiefs on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Marko:

#1 Before last Sunday’s game at Levi Stadium the San Francisco 49ers (3-4) organization were excited about the signing of running back Christian McCaffrey from the Carolina Panthers. But McCaffrey can’t do all the heavy lifting as the 49ers were defeated by the Kansas City Chiefs (5-2) heavily 44-23.

#2 McCaffrey carried for eight times for 38 yards for an average of 4.8 yards. His teammates and fans were excited to see him carry the ball but it wasn’t enough as he didn’t score and the offense fall well short of challenging the Chiefs.

#3 Marko, talk about George Kittle who picked up his first touchdown of the season with six receptions for 98 yards and averaged 16.3 yards per catch. A day on the field but still facing the Chiefs you have to get in the end zone more times then that.

#4 McCaffrey got in the game but the question that resounded loudly how prepared was he for head coach Kyle Shanahan’s playbook?

#5 The Los Angeles Rams (3-3) despite getting defeated by the 49ers back on Oct 3, 24-9 and have lost two of their last three games they will have home field this Sunday and are coming off a 24-10 win against the Carolina Panthers how do you see this match up?

Join Marko for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Jacobs virtually did all the heavy lifting for the Raiders

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Josh Jacobs scores one of his three fourth quarter touchdowns against the Houston Texans at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, three touchdowns in one quarter the last one at that for Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs not bad in a day’s work in defeating the Houston Texans.

#2 Tony was it a matter of the Texans virtually didn’t have any run defense or Jacobs was able to find holes and capitalize the run game.

#3 Tony as a team the Raiders finished the game with 400 yards of offense and averaged 7.3 yards per carry. That’s some improved offense since their previous game against the Kansas City Chiefs in that one point 30-29 loss.

#4 On the Houston side of the field the Texans head coach Lovie Smith said the defense just didn’t play well enough Sunday. Smith said the defense needs to keep pushing and do better than they did.

#5 The Raiders start a two game road trip starting in New Orleans this Sunday and it’s off to Jacksonville on Sun Oct 30th. What is your prediction for this Sunday at the Superdome.

Tony does the Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Jacobs rushes for three touchdowns as Raiders landslide Texans 38-20

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Everyone of the Houston Texans defense including the Las Vegas Raiders wide receivers Hunter Renfrow (13) and Mack Hollins (10) stand in awe as Raiders running back Josh Jacobs runs past them all for a touchdown at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (2-4) simply buried the Houston Texans (1-4-1) with some solid offense in the fourth quarter scoring three touchdowns.

#2 The Raiders got that touchdown help from running back Josh Jacobs who scored three touchdowns quite an accomplishment for one player.

#3 Jacobs rushed for 143 yards and scored all of his three touchdowns in the fourth quarter.

#4 Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw for 21-27, 241 yards, and one touchdown he was able to get a good ground game going with Jacobs help.

#5 The latest news on Raider wide receiver Davante Adams is the NFL will not access any discipline on the wide out until the legal process is played out after Adams shoved freelance photographer Ryan Zelbey who is claiming injuries and has retained legal representation against Adams.

#6 The Raiders will look for their third win on Sunday as they head to New Orleans to face quarterback Andy Dalton and the Saints (2-4). Rich what’s your prediction for this contest?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Chiefs open up offense in second half on Niners in 44-23 win

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) runs in front of Kansas City Chiefs defensive end Frank Clark (55) at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 23, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave describe the 49ers (3-4) second half the Chiefs (5-2) just got off on two touchdowns in the third quarter and scored 16 points in the fourth quarter to pretty much put it out of sight for the Niners?

#2 Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes was cruising he threw for 423 yards was 25-34, three touchdowns, one interception.

#3 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo had a tough time trying to execute the red zone going 25-37 for 303 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

#4 49ers are in Los Angeles Rams in SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles. The Rams have lost two of their last four games including a loss to the Niners on Oct 3rd. How do you see this contest playing out this Sun Oct 30th.

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

49ers deal for Christian McCaffery in blockbuster trade with Panthers

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Running back Christian McCaffery is heading back to the west coast in a blockbuster trade between the San Francisco 49ers and the Carolina Panthers. (AP)

by Marko Ukalovic

The San Francisco 49ers have gone all in trying to win it all this season.

They acquired superstar running back Christian McCaffery from the Carolina Panthers for a slew of draft picks in 2023 and 24 late Thursday evening.

Carolina received a second-, third- and fourth-round picks in 2023 and a fifth-round pick in 2024. The Panthers are looking to rebuild after starting out a dismal 1-5 this season and fired head coach Matt Rhule back on October 10th after losing to San Francisco 37-15.

The 49ers gain an offensive weapon needed to compete for a Super Bowl and add McCaffery to an offensive arsenal that boasts Deebo Samuel, Brandon Aiyuk and George Kittle.

McCaffery’s 670 yards from scrimmage — a team-leading 393 yards rushing and team-leading 33 catches for 277 yards — this season rank fourth in the NFL.

San Francisco now has McCaffery under contract till 2025 and the restructuring of his contract back in December 2021 makes financial sense for the 49ers. Carolina also gets cap relief with over $54 million of cap hits coming off their books.

McCaffery returns back to the Bay Area where he starred for Stanford’s football team from 2014-16.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans could be Raiders best chance to get back in win column

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The Kansas City defensive tackle Chris Jones puts the stop on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) in first half action at Arrow Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Oct 10, 2022. The Raiders host the Houston Texans this Sun Oct 17, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, talk about how much of impact the signing of Canadian defensive back Tevaughn Campbell will be for the Las Vegas Raiders.

#2 Tevaughn played for the Los Angeles Chargers in two seasons 30 games Tevaughn started in 11 games, 62 tackles, seven pass breakups, three forced fumbles, an interception and a fumble recovery.

#3 Tony the critics are still talking about the Raiders not converting the two pointer on Monday Night Football against the Kansas City Chiefs it’s over and done with but it still a dark cloud over Las Vegas’ head.

#4 How critical was the personal foul that Kansas City Chiefs defensive tackle Chris Jackson made as Raiders quarterback Derek Carr said Jackson was on the run and it was a good play it saved the Chiefs six points.

#5 The Raiders host the Houston Texans next. The Texans have lost three of their four games they did win their last game against the Jacksonville Jaguars 13-6. Do you see this as the Raiders best chance to win this Sunday?

Join Tony for Raiders podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Mariotta and Falcons rushing attacks sink 49ers 28-14 in upset win

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Atlanta Falcons tight end celebrates his receiving touchdown in the third quarter at Mercedez-Benz Stadium on Sunday OCT 16, 2022. (Atlanta Falcons)

by Marko Ukalovic

Injuries eventually catch up to the best teams.

The Atlanta Falcons took advantage of the San Francisco 49ers injuries on defense as they dominated the trenches in a shocking 28-14 win on Sunday afternoon at Mercedez-Benz Stadium.

San Francisco had its two-game winning streak snapped and fell to .500. Atlanta has won three out of its last four games to get to .500 after starting the season losing its first two games.

Atlanta (3-3) pulled a reversal of fortune as they pulled a page out of San Francisco’s playbook by controlling the game on the ground and their defense shutout the 49ers offense in the second half.

The Falcons rushed for 168 yards on 40 carries led by Caleb Huntley’s 59 yards on 16 carries. San Francisco on the other hand could not establish its strong running attack as it only had 60 yards on just 16 carries.

The 49ers missed Nick Bosa, Arik Armstead, Jimmy Ward and Javon Kinlaw on the defensive side of the ball as they were out with injuries. To make matters worse, cornerback Charvarius Ward was injured in the first half and did not return to worsen an already depleted secondary.

Atlanta’s defense made San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan’s offense one-dimensional in the second half as they pressured quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo into throwing two interceptions and rushed throws that ended in incompletions.

San Francisco (3-3) didn’t do itself any favors on the offense with a couple of dropped passes and penalties by the offensive line in the second half that either prevented big plays or negated them.

“When you put yourself in that hole, you can’t overcome some drops (by our receivers) that we missed I thought. There’s no room for error and that’s pretty obvious that’s self-explanatory,” Shanahan said.

Atlanta drove down the field on their opening possession going 74 yards on 11 plays that resulted in a two-yard reception by tight end MyCole Pruitt from quarterback Marcus Mariotta. It was the first opening drive for a touchdown the 49ers defense had given up this season.

The Falcons were gift wrapped their second touchdown when Jeff Wilson Jr. fumbled at his own 20-yard line. Ishiah Oliver picked up the ball and ran to the one-yard line before fumbling it in the end zone where Jaylinn Hawkins recovered it to give Atlanta a 14-0 lead late in the first quarter.

“These guys believed. They understood the focus on playing a (good) team like that does a lot of differnt stuff. They (San Francisco) got some really good players, and they were locked in,” Falcons head coach Arthur Smith said.

It was the biggest deficit San Francisco had suffered this season.

San Francisco got back on track by scoring the next 14 points with a Garoppolo connecting with wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk for two receiving touchdowns in the second quarter.

The first for Aiyuk came on a wide receiver screen for a 12-yard touchdown. His second was a 14-yard touchdown where he deked out a Falcons defender with a circle move to get free along the right wing where Garoppolo threw a perfect pass and Aiyuk did the rest.

It was a breakout game for Aiyuk as he led San Francisco in receiving with eight catches for 83 yards to along with his two scores. Tight end George Kittle matched Aiuyk’s production also having eight catches for 83 yards.

Atlanta regained their lead with 57 seconds left in the second quarter when Mariotta finished off an 11 play 75-yard drive with a three-yard touchdown run where he outraced cornerback Sam Womack III to the corner pylon for a three-yard touchdown.

Mariotta gave the Falcons an insurance score with 8:40 left in the third quarter when he connected with tight end Kyle Pitts on a seven-yard receiving touchdown that completed the scoring in the game.

Marriota started out with a perfect 13 for 13 before finally throwing his lone incompletion in the fourth quarter. He finished 13 of 14 for 129 yards and two passing touchdowns. He also chipped in 50 yards on the ground on six carries and one rushing touchdown.

Garoppolo was hit and miss throughout the game as he finished 29 of 41 for 296 yards with two touchdowns and two interceptions. Wilson Jr. had a disappointing game only rushing for 25 yards on seven carries to go along with his fumble.

Atlanta’s ability to run the ball down successfully set up short and manageable third down situations that San Francisco’s defense wasn’t able to stop and kept the drives alive for the Falcons.

San Francisco offensive tackle Mike McGlinchey suffered a calf injury in the first half while blocking on a run play and did not return to the game.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 3-for-8 on third down conversions. Atlanta was 9-for-14.

San Francisco is now 48-33-1 all time against Atlanta.

UP NEXT: San Francisco returns home to host the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday 10/23 at 1:25pm.