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San Francisco 49ers Podcast with David Zizmor: After getting past one of the NFL’s best 49ers and Jimmy G host Rams Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) passes against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an NFL football game in Santa Clara, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 24, 2017. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)

By David Zizmor

SANTA CLARA–There are two things, number one this was going to be a big test for the 49ers when they hosted one of the NFL’s best teams the Jacksonville Jaguars last Sunday. The Jaguars came into the game with hands down one of the best defenses in the league just by all the numbers. The Jags are noted for being particularly stingy against quarterbacks and the Jaguars allowed only 164 passing yards.

Then you have 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo comes out and added 130 yards in the first quarter alone and ended up with 240 yards passing total. The Jaguars have a great defense, they lead the league in sacks their secondary is shedding multiple drives. The Jaguars are a team that have hard hitting fast units on defense. This Jaguars defense was modeled similar to the Seattle defense.

Dave hosts he 49ers podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

The Jimmy Garappolo show continues as 49ers beat Jaguars 44-33 for fourth straight win

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By: Joe Lami

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The 49ers saved the best for last on Faithful Appreciation Day, as they put up their highest point total of the season in a 44-33 victory over the AFC South Champion, Jacksonville Jaguars, at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday.

The Jimmy Garappolo show is thriving in Santa Clara as San Francisco has won four straight games for the first time since the 2013 season–the last one played at Candlestick Park. The Niners have also won five of their last six and might as well be the hottest team in the NFL, especially with a victory against one of the best teams in the league.

The buzz surrounding the 49ers is impressive for a five-win team in December. but is felt all around the locker room and the minute one walks into Levi’s Stadium.

Jacksonville secured the playoff spot right as the game kicked off with the Rams’ 27-23 victory over the Tennessee Titans, but played their starters the entire game, yet it still wasn’t enough.

Sunday marked the first time in NFL history with a final score of 44-33 as it played very similar to a basketball game with both teams going on runs.

San Francisco started hot out of the gate. Garoppolo marched the offense immediately down the field on a 79-yard drive lasting 4:42, capped off by a Garoppolo punch-in touchdown. The Niners would go up 16-0 before the Jags got on the board, thanks to a 27-yard Robbie Gould field goal and a 50-yard pick six from Dontae Johnson.

On the ensuing point after attempt, Gould’s PAT was blocked and returned for a two-point conversion by Aaron Colvin. The special teams’ play was enough to jump-start the Jags’ offense, as they were able to string off 19 straight points to take the 19-16 lead with 10:26 left in the third. However, San Francisco would recapture the lead with 6:46 to go in the third and not look back.

San Francisco’s offense saw contributions by nearly everyone. Garoppolo ran one touchdown in and threw for two. George Kittle and Trent Taylor were the recipients, while Carlos Hyde and Matt Breida also ran in touchdowns.

Brieda finished the day leading the team in rushing yards with 74 over 11 carries, while Hyde carried the ball 21 times for 54 yards.

Pro-Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk led the team in receiving yards, as he caught all five targets for 76 yards. Kittle was also perfect, catching all three targets for 42 yards. Garoppolo did an excellent job of spreading the ball around as nine different Niners had at least one reception.

Most impressively, the offensive line stopped one of the best pass rushes from getting to Garoppolo, as “Sacksonville” only sacked Garoppolo once.

San Francisco’s recent performances would be nothing without the work of the defense. The strongest third of the 49ers’ season has been getting overlooked now that they have support from the offense, but once again, they were a vital part in Sunday’s win.

Forcing bad throws from Blake Bortles all day cumulated in three interceptions from Johnson, K’Wuan Williams, and Ankello Witherspoon.

Bortles struggled most of the day, finishing 32-of-50 for 482 yards and two touchdowns. The Niners’ front seven also shut down one of the best rushers in the league, as Leonard Fournette carried the ball 18 times for only 48 yards.

While the 49ers remain one of the hottest teams in the NFL, they hope to close out their season with five straight wins against the Los Angeles Rams next weekend before one of the biggest offseasons in franchise history.

San Francisco 49ers Podcast with Joe Lami: Big test coming for Garoppolo and Niners as they pay a visit to Jacksonville

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo, center, hugs teammate Daniel Kilgore after a 25-23 win over the Tennessee Titans during an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Lami:

1 Jimny Garoppolo the San Francisco 49ers quarterback who has won three straight those wins coming against the Chicago Bears, Houston Texans, and the Tennessee Titans an impressive start for Garoppolo.

2 Garoppolo has game and against the Titans Garoppolo threw 31-43, 381 yards, one touchdown

3 With the Jags coming in at (10-4) one of the best teams in the AFC. They outscored the 49ers 26.7 to 18.1 in point per game

4 Jacksonville’s run attack is the best in the NFL on the run attack. Joe answers how much pressure will be on the 49ers defense to stop that amazing run

5 On the offense Garoppolo will throw against a top flight team the Jaguars can bring it this will certainly be a test for Garoppolo

San Francisco 49ers beat writer Joe Lami has complete coverage after every 49ers game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Headline Sports Podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders bite their lip over commenting on index loss to Dallas; Raiders suck it up get ready for MNF

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Oakland Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) fumbles the ball into the end zone in front of Dallas Cowboys strong safety Jeff Heath (38) during the second half of an NFL football game in Oakland, Calif., Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017. The play was ruled a touchback and the Cowboys got possession. The Cowboys won 20-17. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Headline Sports Podcast with Tony R:

1 The Oakland Raiders hopes of a playoff spot left the stadium last Sunday as a confirmation of a index card measurement to the Dallas Cowboys 20-17 last Sunday

2 NFL Official Gene Steratore folded an index card which showed it was short but gave the ball to the Cowboys how upsetting was that for Raiders head coach Jack Del Rio

3 Steratore said he didn’t use the card to make the decision but to confirm what he already knew that the ball fell short by an index card and Del Rio in the post game presser whil besides himself did a good job controlling himself “I didn’t see any index card last night. I saw it only on social media,” Del Rio said. “I did not see that process happen. I saw the chain. Like I said, I saw space and I was like, ‘Alright, they just made a big error going for it right there and this is a turning point.’ It’s four (minutes) and change in the game and we’ve got the ball on the 40 going the other way. That was pretty ballsy and it really didn’t work, except they got the fortuitous reaction from the crew.”

4 On the 49ers front quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw 31 for 43 for 381 yards for a touchdown in the 49ers razor edge win 25-23 over the Tennessee Titans Sunday

5 The 49ers are out of the playoffs and they face a first place Jacksonville Jaguars (10-4) at Levis Stadium for the 49ers last home game of the season the question is can Garoppolo pull out all the stops and move the offense against one of the NFL’s best defensive teams. Tony tells you all about it in the Headlines Podcasts tonight.

Tony Renteria does the Headline Sports Podcasts each Thursday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

 

San Francisco 49ers preview: Jaguars’ pass rush provides unique challenge to surging 49ers

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By Jeremy Harness

Jimmy Garoppolo is now 3-0 as the San Francisco 49ers’ starting quarterback, but this week will present a challenge that the last three teams were unable to bring.

The Jacksonville Jaguars are among the league’s leaders in sacks, making the offensive line’s ability to protect him much more important. In addition, even though they have locked up their first playoff spot in 10 years, the Jaguars have the inside track on winning the AFC South and have a chance of getting a first-round bye.

In short, Jacksonville still has a lot to play for as they head into Week 16, when the two teams will meet at Levi’s Stadium on Christmas Eve.

Another huge challenge for the 49ers is Jacksonville’s running attack, which leads the NFL in rushing yards and appears to have returned to full strength at this point. Running back Leonard Fournette, who has had a wildly-impactful rookie season, practiced on Wednesday after sitting out last week’s game with a quadriceps injury.

As for the weekly injury report, that list has grown once again for the 49ers. Cornerback Greg Mabin was completely held out of practice on Wednesday due to a calf injury, while receiver Marquise Goodwin also missed practice, partially due to a back ailment.

Meanwhile, backup running back Matt Breida (knee) was among the ones limited in practice on Wednesday. Safety Adrian Colbert, whom the 49ers are expecting big things from and has shown flashes of his potential this season, is currently in concussion protocol and also has a thigh injury that limited his participation Wednesday.

One player not listed on the injury report is fullback Kyle Juszczyk, but he was recently named on another list. This week, he was the only 49er on the NFC’s Pro Bowl team, and in fact, he was named a starter.

San Francisco Giants report: Longoria to the Giants, Hundley re-signs with team

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Tampa Bay Rays’ Evan Longoria flips his bat after hitting into a fielder’s choice against the Baltimore Orioles during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 29, 2017, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Daniel Robertson scored on the play. (AP Photo/Chris O’Meara)

By Jeremy Kahn

SAN FRANCISCO–Wanting to a make a splash in the 2017 Free Agency or trade market, the San Francisco Giants have finally made a splash and it was a big splash.

The Giants have acquired third baseman Evan Longoria from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for center fielder Denard Span, and three of the Giants’ top prospects.

Infielder Christian Arroyo, left-handed pitcher Matt Krook and right-hander Stephen Woods are also on their way to Tampa Bay. The Rays also sent the Giants cash considerations.

Longoria brings a career .270 average with 261 home runs, 892 runs batted in and 780 runs scored to San Francisco. Over the past five seasons, Longoria has played in 798 games, the most by any player in the major leagues.

“This move fills an important need for our club and completes one of our offseason goals,” Giants executive vice president of baseball operations Brian Sabean said. “Evan has been one of the best third basemen in the game over the last decade, and we are thrilled to add him to the organization. Moving forward, we will continue to work on additional opportunities to improve the club for 2018.”

This is the second big move by the Giants in as many days, as the Giants re-signed catcher Nick Hundley to a one-year contract on Tuesday.

“At the end of the day, it would have to be something that I couldn’t say no to,” Hundley said. “This is an opportunity to be with San Francisco, and I couldn’t say no to that. There’s only a handful of teams that are trying to win it all, and San Francisco’s one of them.”

In his first year with the Giants, Hundley started 65 games as Buster Posey’s backup at catcher, as he hit .244 with nine home runs and 35 runs batted in.

Hundley was named the winner of the Willie Mac Award as the team’s most inspirational player. He is the eighth player since the award began in 1980 to receive the award in his first season with the team.

San Francisco 49ers Podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers inquired about Garoppolo back in November

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Tennessee Titans during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

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It was one of those puff piece stories that went unnoticed that just so happen to mention that the 49ers general manager John Lynch was inquiring about a deal with the New England Patriots in a November story that in the off season they wanted to obtain Jimmy Garoppolo at the time. Patriots head coach Bill Belichick said no to any deal letting Garoppolo go. The 49ers then asked if they could get Tom Brady and that was a hands down no.

What’s great about that story John Lynch is a logical thinker and he had the courage to ask the question about Brady perhaps the greatest quarterback of all time. The funny thing about it the more you think about it especially now that we’ve seen Garoppolo starting multiple games with the 49ers you realize that Garoppolo is clearly a very good quarterback.

The 49ers take on a tough customer the first place Jacksonville Jaguars Christmas eve Dec 24th at Levis Stadium Joe Lami your 49ers beat writer has the exclusive coverage

David has much more on the 49ers podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Jimmy G, 49ers beat Titans 25-23 for third straight win

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo fields questions after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Dec. 17, 2017, in Santa Clara, Calif. (AP Photo/D. Ross Cameron)

By Jeremy Harness

The feeling that Jimmy Garoppolo will be the one to help the San Francisco 49ers return to glory is in full swing now. The new guy under center brought the 49ers back from behind on two different occasions in the fourth quarter against a playoff contender in the Tennessee Titans, before Robbie Gould, who has been as clutch of a kicker as there is in the NFL, came through with a walk-off 45-yard field goal to give his team a 25-23 win at Levi’s Stadium Sunday afternoon.

This marks the 49ers’ third win in a row, which so happens to be the number of games that Garoppolo has started for his new team, and Sunday marked his first home start in a 49ers uniform.

He finished with 381 passing yards, while completing 31 of his 43 throws, one of those finding the end zone for a touchdown. He continually made the right decision and found wide open receivers, repeatedly exposing the Titans’ secondary and put his receivers in position to make big plays, particularly down the stretch.

After Ryan Succop nailed a 50-yard field goal to give Tennessee a 23-22 lead with 1:07 remaining, Garoppolo got right to work. He completed passes in the middle of the field, but he was able to get his team down the field efficiently enough that they did not have to burn their last timeout prematurely.

In fact, they did not even have to spike the ball in order to stop the clock. Because of that, they were able to preserve that last timeout until three seconds remaining, with the 49ers sitting at the Titans’ 27-yard line, setting up Gould’s game-winner.

The 49ers will have a pair of very tough games to close out the 2017 season, as they will face the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars before taking on the NFC West-leading Los Angeles Rams, who drubbed the Seattle Seahawks, who had had a stranglehold on the division since 2013, Sunday afternoon.

The Titans, however, remain in the AFC’s wild-card spot, and that they still have a chance to win the AFC South if they win out.

Marcus Mariota had a bounce-back performance on Sunday, completing 23 of his 33 passes for 241 yards along with a pair of scores. He did not throw an interception.

San Francisco 49ers Podcast with Joe Lami: High anticipation as Garoppolo get first start in front of home crowd in Santa Clara

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) stands on the sideline during an NFL football game against the Houston Texans, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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SANTA CLARA–Jimmy Garoppolo is making his first San Francisco 49ers starting appearance in front of the home crowd at Levis Stadium this Sunday at quarterback. Garoppolo made his 49ers debut in front of the home crowd against the Seattle Seahawks on Sun Nov 26 after starter CJ Beathard got injured and Garoppolo was inserted in the final moments of the game in a final drive and got that touchdown that wowed the crowd.

It’s the last two weeks of the season that the fans are really charged up about with Garoppolo throwing two straight wins on the road in Chicago and in Houston. Now the 49ers can possibly put together three straight if they can get by the Mighty Tidy Tennessee Titans this Sunday. A win would improve their record to 4-10.

Joe Lami is the 49ers beat writer who does the 49ers podcasts each Friday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

 

Surging 49ers hope to keep streak going; host Tennessee in week 15

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By Jeremy Harness

Despite the fact they have owned one of the worst records in football this year, the San Francisco 49ers were known to be one of the most upbeat, positive teams in the NFL on a weekly basis–all because of the simple fact that there’s a new regime in place with a fresh outlook on the game.

The 49ers have seemed to have hit a nice stride these days, particular after a 26-16 win on the road against the Houston Texans, giving the team their second win in a row and their third win in four games, after losing their first nine games of the season.

The only thing that could be considered a negative is that they appeared to have blown their chance to get the top pick of next year’s NFL draft.

Looking forward to Sunday, the 49ers face an uphill battle against the 8-5 Tennessee Titans, a team that’s shooting for a playoff spot at this point, something that the 49ers don’t plan to see for another couple of years.

For the 49ers, the two keys remain the same: hope and improvement. Those two are as strong as ever right now. The team’s new quarterback, Jimmy Garoppolo, has won his first two starts with his new team, and this Sunday marks his first home game as a starting quarterback.

Despite their record, the 49ers have remained competitive in most of their games this year, and under different circumstances, the team could be much closer to .500.

However, the 49ers’ injury report has grown a bit from last week, as tackle Trenton Brown didn’t practice Wednesday due to a shoulder injury, while tight end Garrett Celek (knee) and safety Adrian Colbert (thumb, thigh) were both limited in practice.

Another addition to this list is safety Eric Reid, who has a rib injury and a knee ailment. He has been dealing with both injuries for most of the season. He was limited in practice on Wednesday.