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Raiders making waves in AFC West, beat up Broncos, 37-12

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) celebrates after running back Devontae Booker (23) scored a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2020, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken)

By Shawn McCullough

Before last week’s Chargers game, head coach Jon Gruden said that the next three games against AFC West opponents would be a crucial stretch.  Well, the Raiders are delivering.

The Raiders improved to 3-0 in the division with a 37-12 win over the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium.

“To put 37 points up, I am excited with how we won the game,” said quarterback Derek Carr. “We are proving that we can win in any type of way, which is great.”

Carr went 16 for 25 and threw for just 154 yards and no touchdowns.

The defense held the Broncos to 66 total rushing yards and forced four Drew Lock interceptions.

“If we can get turnovers the way that we did today on defense, it will bode well for us in the future and making a run at what we really want to do,” said Carr.

Josh Jacobs led the Raiders, rushing 21 times for 112 yards and two touchdowns, while Devontae Booker rushed 16 times for 81 yards and also two touchdowns.

“The game starts with the run and ends with the run,” said Jacobs. “It’s good to see that we put our dominance on the game.”

Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson booted three field goals, one each from 22 yards, 24 yards and 52 yards.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 6-3 on the season heading into their next game at home against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

“6-3 and 3-0 in the division is a big deal,” said Carr. “But the division still goes through Kansas City and we get them next week.”

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders outgained the Broncos in total yards, 357-313.
  • Las Vegas forced five Denver turnovers.
  • Raiders’ safety Jeff Heath came up with two big interceptions.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders and Broncos both coming off two straight wins meet Sunday in Vegas

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The Las Vegas Raiders running back Devonte Booker (23) carries for a first half touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the Raiders last game Sun Nov 8th at Inglewood (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich the Raiders since taking that very tough loss to Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Sun Oct 25th by a final of 45-20 have really got back on track with two straight wins against the Browns and Chargers.

#2 Rich, those two wins improved the Raiders record to 5-3 and they got those two wins on the road whereas in previous years the Raiders really struggled as a road team.

#3 Talk about the coaching strategy that head coach Jon Gruden has really put into improving the team there no doubt that he’s studied film with both sides of the football and has been effect in all facets of his last two wins.

#4 The last game the Raiders were in Los Angeles against the Chargers and it was a razor close game with quarterback Derek Carr throwing for 165 yards and two touchdowns and all the scoring the Raiders could get in that one was crucial because it came right down to the wire in that contest.

#5 The Raiders face the Denver Broncos, the Broncos have won two of their last five games and have a couple narrow games in their last two beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-27 and taking a close win against the LA Chargers the week before 34-27. Talk about how you see this game Sunday at Allegiant Stadium between the Broncos and Raiders.

Join Rich Perez on nationwidesports.com and each Saturday night for the Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Struggling 49ers continue their rough and tumble schedule in New Orleans this Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers Running back Raheem Mostert (31) is out of the line up against the New Orleans Saints this Sunday at the Superdome in New Orleans (USA Today file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 Jeremiah, there has to be very little doubt that the 49ers (4-5) took a tough couple of loses and playing in just four short days for San Francisco with a vast injury list didn’t help either.

#2 Jeremiah, you got to see how the 49ers just struggled since losing their starting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo and really now depend on quarterback Nick Mullens, how much pressure has this been on Mullens.

#3 Talk about some of the key players the 49ers will miss out of their line up this Sunday in New Orleans going without Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson and will be replaced by JaMycal Hasty and Jerrick McKinnon in the back field.

#4 The New Orleans Saints (6-2) quarterback Drew Brees was limited in practice this week and was also limited leading up to last Sunday’s win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in that landslide 38-3. Do you see Brees getting just enough rest and practice to be ready against the 49ers this Sunday?

#5 Jeremiah break it down for us as the 49ers try and snap their two game losing streak in New Orleans on Sunday how do you see this match up?

Join Jeremiah Saturday night’s for the 49ers podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers will have hands full in New Orleans on Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stands on the sidelines at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday Night Football Nov 5th against the Green Bay Packers (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 The 49ers continue to suffer the injury bug. This is what hampered them during their loses in Seattle Nov 1st and against Green Bay Nov 5th.

#2 The week of Nov 1st was a cruel week not just for injuries but San Francisco had a short turnaround after losing to the Seahawks on Nov 1st and the hosted the Green Bay Packers four days later on Thursday Night Football Nov 5th and lost that one as well.

#3 With staring quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo out and Nick Mullens under center now how much pressure has things been on Mullens in those last two games.

#4 Also this week head coach Kyle Shanahan said the status for the offensive line players running back Raheem Mostert (ankle), Tevin Coleman (knee), both will not play in New Orleans on Sunday. Wide receiver Deebo Samuel status is unknown and wide receiver Trent Taylor (back) didn’t practice.

#5 Joe, set it up for us the 49ers are nine point underdogs going into Sunday’s game and the Saints absolutely clobbered the Tampa Bay Buccaneers last Sun Nov 8th 38-3 holding Bucs quarterback Tom Brady to 209 yards, no touchdowns and three interceptions. How do you see this game Sunday?

Join J Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Friday morning at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports with Jessica Kwong podcast: NFL is trying their best to enforce wearing masks but it’s not working; Will Morris stay on as Falcons head coach?; plus more

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Raheem Morris the interim head coach at the Atlanta Falcons has turned the team around winning three of their last four games after going 0-5 the question will he get noticed after many black coaches have been turned down for head coaching jobs in the NFL? (file photo from the Atlanta Falcons)

On Headline Sports with Jessica:

#1 Another high profile name landed on the Covid 19 list for this week when Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger tested positive on Tuesday. The NFL says they’ve done their very best warning players about wearing masks which they have not.

#2 The Dallas Cowboys and the Steelers were involved in a post game scrum exchanging pleasantries after last Sundays’ game and now it was reported that four players on the Steelers including Roethlisberger have Covid 19.

#3 Atlanta Falcons (3-6) head coach Raheem Morris inherited the job after former head coach Dan Quinn was fired after the Falcons started the season at 0-5. After taking over the team Morris won two straight games before losing last Sunday. Morris was the former defensive coordinator before taking over as head coach and there is worry that Morris who is a black head coach might not get a second chance in the NFL if he doesn’t turn the Falcons around for the rest of this season. Second chances for black head coaches in the NFL are rare.

#4 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rogers has questioned whether or not the NFL is really following Covid 19 protocols based on the science. One issue that was brought up is up can dap it up after a game with teammates and opponents but you can’t sit down and have lunch with them.

#5 The Las Vegas Raiders (5-3) after their latest victory against the Los Angeles Chargers in a narrow close game are vying for their third straight win as they host the Denver Broncos (3-5) on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium a win here could further push the Raiders hopes towards a their post season dreams.

Join Jessica every other Thursday for another edition of Headline Sports podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers vs. New Orleans Saints preivew: Not making playoffs just got out of 49ers control

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens who threw for 291 yards, one touchdown, and one interception will get the start on Sunday against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome (file photo from draftkingsnation.com)

By Jeremiah Salmonson

The rest of the season is going to feel strange for the 49ers. It may be the understatement of the year to say the 49ers season has not gone according to plan. They are 4-5 on the season and playoff hopes are now a thing of the past. Most of this hasn’t been something they can control.

The 49ers are down many key pieces. Firstly, they are without their quarterback Jimmy Garapollo. Granted, Jimmy has not been very good this year when healthy but who knows if he has even been healthy at all this year. He has been very underwhelming and looks to have lost favor with head coach Kyle Shanahan. I wouldn’t be surprised at all that this is the end of the road in San Francisco for the quarterback.

Also injured, and most likely out for the year, is maybe the best Tight End in football George Kittle. That is a big blow to any team but especially one already reeling from injuries.

The 49ers defense has also been banged up most the year. It has been a rough year for all involved with the 49ers injury wise.

That brings us to Sundays game. The high flying, division leading New Orleans Saints will be hosting the 49ers and looking for their seventh win of the season. As usual, Drew Brees will look the pick apart the susceptible 49ers defense.

My Pick: I think the game will be a blowout. The 49ers season is almost all but over and I don’t envision them playing very hard on Sunday. I predict the Saints will win by two touchdowns 28-14.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Bourne will not be back for Sun game in New Orleans; WIlliams, Samuel, and Aiyuk expected back for Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Kendrick Bourne (84) making a catch in front of the Seattle Seahawks defensive back Jayson Staley (29) at Century Link Field in Seattle Sun Nov 1, 2020 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 San Francisco 49ers (4-5) wide receiver Kendrick Bourne who was on the Covid-19 reserve list on Thursday then was tested on Friday and tested negative and the 49ers said he was on the Coivd list again. The 49ers did not disclose whether if Bourne is on or off the list and he will not suit up for Sunday’s game against the New Orleans Saints (6-2).

#2 The 49ers announced that Tackle Trent Williams and wide receivers Deebo Samuel and Brandon Aiyuk were off the Covid list and are expected to be ready for the game in New Orleans Sunday.

#3 The 49ers cornerback Richard Sherman who had suffered a calf injury during week 1 against the Arizona Cardinals is practicing and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is studying Sherman’s progress. Is Sherman day to day or could he be out for the next three games?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Barbara Mason: Agholor’s 45 yard third quarter touchdown catch dealbreaker for Raiders

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One of the Las Vegas Raiders unsung heroes Nelson Agholor (15) in Aug 13, 2020 photo who has been doing an impressive job at wide receiver and scored the go ahead touchdown in the Raiders 31-26 win over the Los Angeles Chargers Sun Nov 8, 2020 (AP File Photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Barbara:

#1 Barbara, do you agree that the Las Vegas Raiders (5-3) have nerves of steel they are the only team to have defeated the Kansas City Chiefs (8-1), they beat a struggling New England Patriots (2-5) and they get a chance to tee off on the Denver Broncos (3-5) this Sunday.

#2 The Raiders wide receiver Nelson Agholor’s 45 yard third quarter catch from quarterback Derek Carr at 13:18 was the deal breaker after the Raiders were trailing 17-14 to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-6) to pull ahead 21-17 and stay ahead for the rest of the game.

#3 The Chargers made a valiant effort down the stretch in the fourth quarter at 9:04 when quarterback Justin Herbert threw to Gabe Nabers four yard pass to cut the Raiders lead to just two points 28-26.

#4 The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson hit a 31 yard field goal with just 4:37 left for some insurance points for the 31-26 victory.

#5 The Raiders host the Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas this Sun Nov 15th for a 1:00PM kick off. The Raiders come in having won three of their last four games while the Broncos have won three of their last five games. Barbara sets this game up for us.

Join Barbara each Tuesday morning for the Las Vegas Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders hang on to beat Chargers in Los Angeles, 31-26

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Chargers tight end Donald Parham Jr. tries to haul in the game-winning touchdown pass in front of Raiders cornerback Isaiah Johnson at the end of regulation on Sunday. The play was initially ruled a catch before the call was reversed on review. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times)

By Shawn McCullough

The Raiders started an important three game stretch against AFC West opponents on a high note.

The defense came up with a huge stop to end the game in a 31-26 win over the Chargers in Los Angeles.

With one second left in the game, Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert’s 4-yard pass to Donald Parham Jr. was ruled a touchdown, but was reviewed and later ruled broken up by cornerback Isaiah Johnson to secure the win.

“Whenever we pull something out like that, it is so good for the team,” said Raiders quarterback Derek Carr.

Carr threw for 165 yards and two touchdowns, one each to Nelson Agholor and Darren Waller.

“Our defense got the one big stop that won us this game,” said head coach Jon Gruden.

Running back Josh Jacobs rushed 14 times for 65 yards and a touchdown, while Devontae Booker added a 23 yard touchdown run.

“I’m definitely proud of the team for how we fought and finished at the end,” said Jacobs.

With the win, the Raiders improved to 5-3 on the season heading into their next game at home against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. The Raiders will then face the Kansas City Chiefs at home the following Sunday.

“We are happy to win,” said Gruden. “We are just thrilled to win a game like that, it shows a lot of character.”

Game Notes:

  • The Raiders were outgained by the Chargers in total yards, 440-320.
  • Las Vegas had just two penalties for 10 yards.
  • The Raiders have now won three of their last four games.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Jeremiah Salmonson: Things only get tougher for San Francisco as they head to New Orleans

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The Green Bay Packers running back Tyler Ervin (32) gets caught from behind in mid air by San Francisco 49ers free safety Jimmie Ward (20) during the first half of Thursday Night Football at Levis Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News Photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Jeremiah:

#1 With so many injuries and as predicted the 49ers struggled throughout last Thursday Night Football in Santa Clara against the Green Bay Packers.

#2 49ers quarterback Nick Mullens threw for 291 yards and one touchdown and one interception and struggled to get the 49ers any scoring in the second and third quarters where they were shutout in those frames.

#3 Jeremiah, one season brings a whole different change as the 49ers beat the Packers twice with a combined total score of 74-28 but this year with the injuries the 49ers who trailed by most of the game with only a field goal until the fourth quarter looked to have a long season ahead of them.

#4 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that he knew this game was going to be a challenge and losing three players to Covid on Wednesday only impacted things going into Thursday Night Football.

#5 The 49ers have even a tougher challenge with the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome this Sunday. The Saints are expected to be a tough customer this Sunday as they have won four straight and have home field.

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