Tag: Denver Broncos

Las Vegas Raiders Playoff Hopes Squelched By Indianapolis Colts 23-20

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Indianapolis Colts running back Jonathan Taylor (28) carries a first half touchdown into the end zone against the Las Vegas Raiders at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis on Sun Dec 31, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (7-9) hopes for a wild card berth in the playoffs came to an end in Indianapolis. The Indianapolis Colts (9-7) topped them 23-20. The Raiders drop two games below .500 going into the final week of the 2023 season.

Game recap: This game remained close after the first quarter with the Colts leading 7-3. Indianapolis scored first when Jonathan Taylor rushed for five yards giving the Colts an early 7-0 lead. Las Vegas went to work looking to tie up the game but had to settle for a 40 yard Daniel Carlson Field Goal. The score was 7-3 in favor of the Colts as the first quarter came to an end.

Indianapolis extended their lead in the second quarter scoring their second touchdown of the day. Quarterback Gardner Minshew found Alec Pierce for 58 yards and the score now leading 14-3. The Colts would take the 14-3 lead into the locker room at the half and the Raiders had a lot of work to do in the second half.

Ace wide receiver Davante Adams would score the Raiders first touchdown of the game. The score was a four yard pass from Aidan O’Connell and Las Vegas was back in this game 10-14. The Raiders would need their defense to step up and put a stop on the Colts.

 Indianapolis moved downfield but had to settle for a 38 yard Field Goal from Matt Gay. The Raiders trailed by a touchdown desperate for some offense. Las Vegas didn’t put out much in the way of offense in their next possession and this game went into the fourth quarter with Indianapolis hanging onto a 17-10 lead.

With 7:34 left in the game, the Colts added to their score when Gay kicked a 33 yard Field Goal. Trailing by the score of 20-10, the Raiders were running out of time. Desperate for a touchdown, the Raiders had to settle for a Daniel Carlson 33 yard Field goal and with the score 20-13 it would be up to the defense to give Las Vegas a chance in this game. 

The clock became a factor with 3:46 left in the game. The Colts attempted a 50 yard Field Goal which failed but the Raiders were offsides giving Indianapolis a second shot at three points. 

Gay connected a 45 yard attempt which was good and that all but sealed the win for the Colts. With 43 seconds left on the clock, Davante Adams caught his second touchdown of the day but it was too little too late for the Raiders. The final was 23-20 in favor of Indianapolis.

Hopes for a Raider playoff berth were possible, but a long shot. The Indianapolis Colts put an end to any possibility with their 23-20 win Sunday over Las Vegas. O’Connell finished with two touchdowns and 299 passing yards for the Raiders. 

Adams had a great day with 126 receiving yards and two touchdowns and rushing yard honors went to Zamir White with 71 yards. The Raiders had better stats passing and receiving but needed more defensive effort. Neither team had any turnovers.

Minshew finished with 224 passing yards and one touchdown for the Colts. Taylor had 96 rushing yards and Alec Pierce finished with 58 receiving yards for Indianapolis.

Post game notes: The Raiders came into Indianapolis on a high after pulling off a Christmas miracle in Kansas City beating the Chiefs 20-14 on Christmas day. They got a spectacular effort from their defense which accounted for 14 points in the game. They celebrated with victory cigars after that game and had to leave those cigar boxes alone after Sunday’s narrow loss to the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. The Colt’s kicker Gay hit a 45 yard field goal which was to be the game winner with 3:11 left in the game.

The Las Vegas Raiders will finish off their season next Sunday as they take on the Denver Broncos in a game that means little to either team. The Raiders will finish their season at Allegiant Stadium. Kickoff for that game is TBD.

  

 

   

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Great first half but Raiders can’t keep pace with Chiefs

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Kansas Chiefs Derrick Nnadi (91) and cornerback L’Jarius Sneed (below) puts the tackle on the Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Devante Adams (17) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 In the first half of Sunday’s game at Allegiant Stadium the Las Vegas Raiders and Kansas City Chiefs were knotted up 14-14 and it looked as if the Raiders were going gain ground on the Chiefs.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had 240 yards and a touchdown. O’Connell is the quarterback that the Raiders are hoping that could be their future.

#3 Raiders running back Josh Jacobs with 20 carries, 110 yards, and one touchdown. He was key in the first half in the Raiders scoring.

#4 Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers six receptions, 79 yards, one touchdown, the Raiders played good enough to win this game but as we were talking in the second half the Chiefs had a game plan but talking about Meyers he picked up a touchdown in this one on Sunday.

#5 The Raiders have the bye week on Sun Dec 3 and will return to action in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 10th against the Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings are without Kirk Cousins at quarterback and are starting are starting Josh Dobbs. The Vikings have won five of their last six games. They did lose their last game last Sunday to the Broncos and host the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football. How do you see the Raiders and Vikings matching up on the 10th?

Join Rich Perez after every Raiders home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Garoppolo and Meyers Debut Tops Broncos In Season Opener 17-16

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) celebrates a first down during the second half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Stadium in Denver on Sun Sep 10, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The 2023 NFL season got underway in earnest starting with Thursday Night Football. Sunday, 28 teams took the field with the Las Vegas Raiders taking on the Denver Broncos in Denver. This was Jimmy Garoppolo’s debut with the Raiders and it was also Sean Payton’s debut as head coach of the Broncos. Despite the deafening noise that is a part of Mile High the Raiders prevailed 17-16

RECAP-After one quarter, the Raiders had a slim lead 7-6 although at the half Las Vegas trailed 13-10. Neither team found the end zone in the third quarter and the Raiders till trailed by three points. It all turned around for Las Vegas in the fourth quarter.

The Broncos kicked a 24 yard field goal extending their lead 16-10. Jimmy Garoppolo capped off a 75 yard drive finding Jakobi Meyers for six yards and the touchdown.

Jimmy Garoppolo threw two touchdown passes to fellow newcomer Jakobi Meyers. He finished with 200 passing yards and Meyers pulled in 81 yards off of nine receptions. The Broncos did intercept a pass in the end zone with 6:34 remaining in the game but despite that the Raiders were able to win on that final drive.

They held the Broncos offense hanging onto the slim lead. In the final minutes of the game, the Raiders held Denver to their only three and out in the game. The Raiders got the ball back with five minutes left in the game and the Broncos never got it back.

It was a horrible showing for the Bronco special teams especially from kicker Will Lutz. He missed two field goals wide right, very shocking from the usually reliable kicker. This was the biggest problem for the Broncos in this game.

Russell Wilson finished with 177 yards and was 27 of 34. He also had two touchdowns in the game. Javonte Williams led the Broncos with 52 yards on 13 rushes. This was his first game since a serious knee injury nearly a year ago sidelined him.

The Raiders only had 61 yards rushing but it was Josh Jacobs who finished with 48 yards. It’s a sure bet that he will continue to rack up the yards as the season goes on. The bottom line in this game was that this was not a pretty win. The Raiders had to get the job done and that’s just what they did.

The Raiders will take on the Buffalo Bills in week two of the 2023 season. The Bills will take on the New York Jets on Monday night football in their opener. It will be a short week for Buffalo, this game being played at Highmark Stadium in Buffalo.

Sunday’s Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM and the weather at game-time is being forecasted at 64 degrees. Las Vegas played in great conditions avoiding the frigid weather that comes along later in the season.

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

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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

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

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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

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

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast by David Zizmor: Lance’s improved second week; Purdy hasn’t missed a step; plus more news

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) passes the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers by David Zizmor:

#1 David Trey Lance had a better game under center against the Denver Broncos on Saturday going 12-18 for 173 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He looked like he got more traction in this outing.

#2 There was some doubt about Lance after his first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders bringing talk about shopping him to not making the team but all it took was one game to get back in everybody’s good graces.

#3 Brock Purdy looked like he hadn’t missed a step upon his return Saturday going 4-5 for 65 yards and had a 69 yard opening drive on ten plays that set up a kicker Jake Moody field goal good enough for 20 yards.

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

Niners Tame Broncos in the Silicon Valley, 21-20 on Moody’s Foot

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) gets a pass away to wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) as the Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen tries to break up the play in second half action of pre season football at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) defeated the Denver Broncos (0-2) 21-20, in the closing seconds of Preseason action on the Southside of the Bay Area.

The game started with both starting QBs.(Brock Purdy & Russell Wilson) playing only one series each in the first quarter.

Purdy opened the contest passing for 65 yards (4-6) and set up a 20 yard field goal by Jake Moody. 3-0 SF.

The much maligned Wilson rallied his team with his arm (24) and feet (24), but he also had to settle for a field goal, instead of reaching the end zone. Kicker Brett Maher hit a 48-yarder, tying the contest at 3-3 after 15 minutes of the contest.

In the second quarter, Denver, led by Jarrett Stidham, positioned Maher for another FG (34) to take the lead, 6-3.

The Broncos were on a drive seconds before the half, when Stidham’s 50-yard pass to Jalen Virgil was stopped at the Niners’ one-yard line. Unfortunately for Denver, the halftime horn sounded before they could spike the ball. 6-3 Broncos at the Half.

The third stanza had some paydirt action, as both teams got past each other’s endzones.

The Niners capitalized on the Broncos pre-half miscue, and scored on an 11-yard TD pass to Jack Colletto; however, the extra point was missed by Moody. SF led 9-6 at that point of play.

After the 49ers muffed a punt return, Denver recovered the ball and subsequently scored on a eight-yard run by Jaleel McLaughlin. !3-9 Denver is how the third quarter ended.

The final 15 was exciting as Tre Lance was in position to pull off a game winning drive, although Kyle Shannahan had a different plan.

Moody’s foot came into play again, as he converted a 43-yard FG, pulling the Niners within one, 13-12.

However, Broncos’ QB Ben DiNucci tossed a TD pass to McLaughlin, extending their slim lead to eight, 20-12.

Trey Lance got the Santa Clara County crowd excited with his 22-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Latu, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to connect on the two-point conversion, which would have tied the game.

After Denver turned the ball over on downs, the aforementioned TreyFactor Drive happened, but instead of him being the hero of the night with a game-winning TD pass, Shanahan had him down the ball multiple times, to allow Moody to be the MAN.

Moody booted in the 32-yard winner, and the 49ers were the victors, 21-20 on a beautiful Northern California night.

The 49ers are in action again next Friday, August 25, as they host the Los Angeles Chargers at 7pm PDT. The Denver Broncos return to the Mile High City, where they will host the Los Angeles Rams next Saturday, August 26.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Is Lance truly a bust?; Niners host Broncos Saturday night

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) drops backs to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, the 49ers despite their loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday at Allegiant Stadium came away with very few injuries.

#2 Still questions about quarterback Trey Lance’s role and will he remain a 49er or will he have the third or second string role going into the regular season. He was sacked four times in his first three possessions and is he a bust?

#3 The 49ers host the Denver Broncos this Sat Aug 19th at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara tell us what are some of the things that head coach Kyle Shanahan will be looking for this weekend.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders playoff picture still bleak; Raiders take each game one week at a time

Published on by Sports Radio ServiceLeave a comment

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) enjoys the celebration of scoring with teammates against the Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field in Seattle on Sun Nov 27, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, two weeks ago the Las Vegas Raiders were collapsing they were on a five game losing streak with them scheduled to start a two game road trip in Denver and Seattle all looked bleak until they had break out games resulting in overtime wins in Denver and Seattle.

#2 Tony, when you saw Raiders quarterback Derek Carr nearly broke down after the game after a home loss to the Indianapolis Colts was that a moment of reckoning for Carr and the Raiders that they mad and they weren’t going to take it anymore?

#3 Also owner Mark Davis had head coach Josh McDaniels back after the fifth straight loss and fans calling for his head. Was it a matter of Davis is not going to fire McDaniels and be on the hook for the rest of his salary or he still had faith in McDaniels to persevere through those tough times.

#4 Tony, the Raiders as now have no chance of making the post season at 4-7. The Raiders would have to win the rest of their games and finish 10-7 that’s six consecutive more games and wins to get some daylight.

#5 Tony, Raiders and Chargers as the Raiders return to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas to face the Los Angeles Chargers (6-5). The Chargers just got by the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday 25-24. How do you see the outcome between these two teams.

Join Tony for the Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com