Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll speaks with the media following the game against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 14, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 Can the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) control the tempo on the road and quiet a young Houston Texans (9-5) offense in a hostile Houston environment? The Texans are on a six game win streak the Raiders could be coming into a buzzsaw.
#2 How will the Raiders’ defense match up against Houston’s passing attack, especially in the red zone?
#3 Will the Raiders’ rushing game be effective enough to keep their offense balanced and sustain long drives?
#4 Which Raiders playmakers need to step up most for Las Vegas to secure a late-season road win?
#5 With playoff implications potentially looming, can the Raiders execute cleanly and avoid costly mistakes against the Texans?
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) had his way against the Las Vegas Raiders throwing three downs and shutting out Las Vegas at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 14, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 The Philadelphia Eagles improved to 9-5 after shutting out the Las Vegas Raiders (2-12) 31-0 in Philadelphia on Sunday. It was the Raiders eighth loss in a row.
#2 The Raiders defense simply couldn’t do anything with the Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts and their offense. For Hurts 12 completions in 15 attempts for 175 yards and three touchdowns.
#3 In the second half the Raiders like the first half couldn’t convert even a field goal and just couldn’t take advantage of even getting in the red zone.
#4 Raider back up quarterback Kenny Pickett struggled all afternoon throwing going 15-25 for only 64 yards one interception. Pickett try as hard as he may and filling for the injured Geno Smith was running for his life all game long.
#5 The Raiders are back at the chalkboard again trying to figure this out next week in Houston against the Texans on Sun Dec 21st. The Texans are on a roll having won six games in a row having defeated the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. The Raiders could have their hands full again next Sunday.
Defensive end Kieon White joins the San Francisco 49ers after playing for the New England Patriots. White will join the 49ers in the Meadowlands Sun Nov 2, 2025 against the New York Giants (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 Was the loss to the Houston Texans last week just a game that could be written off a just a bad week for the 49ers and looked as a turn the page moment?
#2 We talked about quarterback Mac Jones that it was a bad afternoon for him. Was it a matter of the Texans doing their home work studying video on the 49ers or Jones was couldn’t get on track?
#3 The New York Giants the 49ers next opponent have lost their last two game in a row. they dropped their record to 2-6. They’re a struggling bunch do you see any chance that the 49ers could have a tough afternoon with the Giants at Met Life in the Meadowlands on Sunday or should this one be a breeze for San Francisco?
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws against the Houston Texans pass rush in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sun Oct 26, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 San Francisco 49ers (5-3) Mac Jones couldn’t get his passes where he wanted them in the end zone. Jones threw 19-32, 193 yards and one touchdown.
#2 Texans quarterback CJ Stroud scored in low or medium numbers but good enough to hold the 49ers back for the 25-16 win. Stroud led the Texans going 30-39 for 318 yards and two touchdowns and threw one interception.
#3 Up next up for the San Francisco 49ers it’s off to the Meadowlands and the New York Giants (2-6) the Giants have lost his last three of their last four games. The Giants took a tough loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20. Can the 49ers overcome Sunday’s tough loss next Sunday at Giants Stadium.
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (15) can’t get a pass off as the Atlanta Falcons Leonard Floyd puts the pressure on Jones in the second quarter at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 19, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 How did San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s performance—129 rushing yards and 201 yards from scrimmage—change the offensive dynamic for the 49ers and what does that suggest about their run game moving forward?
#2 Dave, talk about the job quarterback Mac Jones who threw for 17-26 for 152 yards, no touchdown passes and one interception to help the 49ers with a 20-10 win on Sunday Night Football?
#3 The 49ers head to Houston to take on the Texans (2-4) on Sun Oct 26th with a 10:00AM PT. The Texans were beat on Monday Night Football 27-19 by the Seattle Seahawks. Texans quarterback CJ Stroud struggled under center throwing 23-49, 229 yards and one pick. Talk about how you see this match up Sunday with the Niners and Texans.
San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) rushes past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) in the second quarter at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 19, 2025 (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:
#1 San Francisco 49ers (5-2) running back Christian McCaffrey ran his first 100 yard game since he did it back in 2023.The 49ers also who were missing a lot of their starters pulled off a ten point win over the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) on Sunday Night Football 20-10.
#2 McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and had 201 total yards and did it all from scrimmage. The last time McCaffrey had a 200 yard game was in 2019.
#3 The 49ers are in Houston to take on the Houston Texans (2-3). The Texans clobbered the Baltimore Ravens 44-10 back on Sun Oct 5th and after a bye are back to face the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football in Seattle. How do you see this match up in Texas for Sun Oct 26th for the 49ers?
Singer/Entertainer Taylor Swift (left) and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark (right) watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in the AFC Divisional game on Sat Jan 18, 2025 (AP News photo)
On the NFL Championship podcast with David Zizmor:
On the NFL podcast with David Zizmor:
#1 The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a AFC Divisional game and the Houston Texans have never won one. The case was the same on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and and a touchdown as the Chiefs took out the Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC Championship. But there has been a lot of talk about the refs helping the Chiefs in their game Saturday with the Texans.
# 2 The Washington Commanders that underdog, under rated team and going through their post season portfolio, they won their first round of the playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Dec 29th in overtime and advanced to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The Commanders shocked not only the nation’s capital but the country with a shocking 45-31 win over the Super Bowl favored Detroit Lions. With the loss the Lions will not appear in the Super Bowl for 59 seasons.
#3 The Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley broke through and scored in heavy winter conditions on Sunday. Barkley ran for a 78 yard touchdown in the NFC Divisional game on Saturday as the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eagles quarter Jalen Hurts had a 44 yard scoring rush.
#4 The Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and the Bills defense forced three turnovers as they eliminated the visiting Baltimore Ravens at Orchard Park 27-25 on Sunday in AFC Divisional play. The win ends the Bills three game loss streak during divisional play as they advance to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sun Jan 26.
#5 Just getting your predictions on the outcomes of the NFC Championship with the Commanders at Eagles and in the AFC Championship the Bills at the Chiefs. Whose going to the Super Bowl?
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets ready to pass against the Houston Texans defense in the AFC Divisional game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sat Jan 19, 2025 (AP News photo)
On the NFL podcast with Tony Renteria:
#1 The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a AFC Divisional game and the Houston Texans have never won one. The case was the same on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and and a touchdown as the Chiefs took out the Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC Championship.
# 2 The Washington Commanders that underdog, under rated team and going through their post season portfolio, they won their first round of the playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Dec 29th in overtime and advanced to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The Commanders shocked not only the nation’s capital but the country with a shocking 45-31 win over the Super Bowl favored Detroit Lions. With the loss the Lions will not appear in the Super Bowl for 59 seasons.
#3 The Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley broke through and scored in heavy winter conditions on Sunday. Barkley ran for a 78 yard touchdown in the NFC Divisional game on Saturday as the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eagles quarter Jalen Hurts had a 44 yard scoring rush.
#4 The Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and the Bills defense forced three turnovers as they eliminated the visiting Baltimore Ravens at Orchard Park 27-25 on Sunday in AFC Divisional play. The win ends the Bills three game loss streak during divisional play as they advance to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sun Jan 26.
#5 Just getting your predictions on the outcomes of the NFC Championship with the Commanders at Eagles and in the AFC Championship the Bills at the Chiefs. Whose going to the Super Bowl?
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels (5) is on the way with a keeper runs past the Detroit Lions defensive end Levi Onwuzurlike (91) in the second half in the NFC Divisional game at Ford Field in Detroit Sat Jan 18, 2025 (AP News photo)
On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:
#1 Charlie O, are the Washington Commanders that underdog, under rated team and going through their post season portfolio, they won their first round of the playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Dec 29th in overtime and advanced to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The Commanders shocked not only the nation’s capital but the country with a shocking 45-31 win over the Super Bowl favored Detroit Lions. With the loss the Lions will not appear in the Super Bowl for 59 seasons.
# 2 The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a AFC Divisional game and the Houston Texans have never won one. The case was the same on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and and a touchdown as the Chiefs took out the Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC Championship.
#3 Las Vegas Raiders minority owner Tom Brady is said to be courting Detroit Lions offensive coordinator Ben Johnson to be the front runner for the head coaching opening at the Raiders. There is very little doubt that Brady and other NFL teams will be reaching out to Johnson knowing the success he’s had with the Lions offense.
#4 The San Francisco Giants are rumored to be working a three player blockbuster deal to obtain Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for reliever Camilo Doval, infielder/outfielder Marco Luciano, and outfielder James Tibbs III. The Jays have not been able to seal a deal with Guerrero and the Giants are said to be willing to break the bank and spend $333 to $426 million to get Guerrero who might be San Francisco’s ticket to get to the post season.
#5 The Athletics are hoping to develop Japanese 18 year old two way player Shotaro Morii and were able to bypass the Japanese professional league getting Morii for a minor league signing bonus of $1,510,500. Morii will become the sixth A’s Japanese player and the fifth Japanese born player joining Shintaro Fujinami, Hideki Okajima, Hideki Okjima, Akinori Iwamura, Keiichi Yabu, Hideki Matsui and American Born Japanese catcher Kurt Suzuki.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is seen on the sidelines at Mile High Stadium in Denver against the Denver Broncos on Sun Jan 5, 2025. Mahomes will start the playoff game against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional game on Sat Jan 18, 2025 in Kansas City (AP News photo)
On the NFL Playoff podcast with David Zizmor:
#1 David, let’s take a look at the upcoming NFL playoffs games starting this Saturday with the AFC Divisional game between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans beat the Chargers last week 32-12 to advance.
#2 Also this Saturday the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The Commanders won in a slim game against Tampa Bay Bucs 23-20 last week.
#3 Sunday the Los Angeles Rams who had to play in Arizona due to the LA fires beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 and will play in a very tough place at Lincoln Financial Field against the Philadelphia Eagles how do you see this match up on Sunday.
#4 The AFC Divisional game is said to be the most challenging and could be the game of the week in this NFL final four. The John Harbaugh well coached Baltimore Ravens against the great quarterbacking of the Buffalo Bills Josh Allen on Sunday a 3:30pm PST kickoff in Orchard Park New York.