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Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Browns on their fourth quarterback Flacco to start against Rams; Is 49ers-Eagles match up of the season?; plus more news

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will suit up for this Sun Dec 3, 2023 game against the Los Angeles Rams at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles. Flaaco is the Browns fourth quarterback used for this season. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 How frustrating does it have to get for the Cleveland Browns in terms of having the revolving door of quarterbacks. The Browns are now on their fourth quarterback with 38 year old Joe Flacco getting the start after quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered a concussion last week. Robinson was ruled out on Friday. The Browns lost quarterbacks DeShaun Watson who is out with a shoulder injury and PJ Walker who started two games this season and will serve as Flacco’s back up Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

#2 Charlie, to the big game of the season the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. How much is this game unfinished business for the 49ers and how badly does quarterback Brock Purdy want to get in win it and come out it in one piece?

#3 The Eagles have been leaning on their defense with linebackers stopping any quarterback keepers or opposing running backs. Will this be a factor for running back Christian McCaffrey whose had nothing but success in finding holes and getting yards.

#4 The Las Vegas Raiders badly want to get back in the win column after losing their last two games to the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs badly did some damage to Raiders defense last Sunday at Allegiant Stadium with a 14 point second quarter and a ten point fourth quarter for a 31-17 win. Simply put the defense just couldn’t stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid’s game plan down.

#5 The Raiders have a bye this Sunday and host the Minnesota Vikings Sun Dec 10th at Allegiant. Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears last Sunday in a squeaker 12-10 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Vikings have gone without their starter Kirk Cousins and have started Joshua Dobbs who went 22-32 for 185 yards one touchdown and what hurt Dobbs the most he was picked off four times. How do you see the Raiders and Vikings next Sunday in Vegas?

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders just couldn’t do enough to get back in game Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Jakobi Meyers (right) tries to outrun the Kansas City Chiefs safety Mike Edwards (left) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#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 Tony Renteria for the Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

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

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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 Unable to Handle Chiefs Offense Losing their Seventh Game 31-17

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Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) looks for a receiver against the Las Vegas Raiders in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (5-7) had it all going on through the opening quarter Sunday against the Kansas City Chiefs (8-3). They hung onto a 14 point lead through the second quarter of football. The Chiefs got their offense going at 6:38 in the second tying up the game at 14 going into half time. They never looked back beating the Raiders 31-17

Sunday afternoon the Raiders took on the Chiefs in Kansas City. The Raiders came into this game after losing last week to the Miami Dolphins in a close game 20-13. This was a one point game going into the fourth quarter. The Dolphins hit two field goals in the fourth quarter which sealed the game. The Chiefs also lost last week against the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17.

Game recap: The first quarter of this game was all Raiders. Las Vegas had the only score in the opening quarter of this game. Aiden O’Connell found Jakobi Meyers at 9:32 for 18 yards and the touchdown giving the Raiders the early 7-0 lead.

The Raiders extended their lead in the second quarter with a second touchdown at 12:41, this one on the ground. Running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 63 yards for the 14-0 lead. Las Vegas had scored 14 unanswered points.

Mid-way through the second quarter there was a real energy reversal. The sleeping giant began to flex it’s muscle. At 6:38 Isiah Pacheco rushed for one yard and the Chiefs first touchdown of the game.

Kansas City scored a second touchdown just seconds before the half to tie up the game at 14. Quarterback Patrick Mahomes found Justin Watson for 3 yards and it was now the Chiefs scoring 14 unanswered points.

The Chiefs scored both of those touchdowns with ease which was troublesome for the Raiders. This offense is lethal when it gets going and the second half of the second quarter was proof of that. The Raiders would have a lot of work to do in the second half. The Kansas City offense had come to life and stopping them would be no small feat.

Kansas City got the ball to start the second half. They scored at 9:15 taking their first lead of the game 21-14. Isiah Pacheco scored his second rushing touchdown of the game, another one yard rush. With a little over two minutes left in the quarter, the Raiders Daniel Carlson kicked a 34 Yd Field Goal. They still had the Chiefs in their sites trailing 21-17 going into the fourth quarter but they had to find a way to stop the offensive surge the Chiefs were bringing.

Kansas City wasted no time as the fourth quarter got underway. At 13:40 they scored their fourth touchdown of the day extending their lead to 28-17. This time Mahomes found Rashee Rice for 39 yards.

The Raiders were helpless trying to stop this power house offense. Las Vegas desperately needed points but they also needed stops which were non-existent since the start of the second half.

With 9:34 left in the game there was still plenty of time but Las Vegas had to tighten up offensively and defensively. They were making things far too easy for the Chiefs. They had to get the Chiefs off the field and they did just that putting some great pressure on Kansas City to get the ball back with 7:29 left in the game. It was crunch time for Las Vegas.

Las Vegas attempted a fourth and one on their own 20 yard line in the fourth quarter and failed, a huge stop for Kansas City. The Chiefs now had the ball on the Las Vegas 20 yard line hungry for another score.

They did not get the touchdown due to numerous penalties but settled for a Harrison Butker 32 yard field goal. The Chiefs now had a 31-17 lead and with 2:30 left on the clock time was running out for the Raiders. Kansas City was on their way to their eighth win of the season and the Raiders season record dropped to 5-7.

The Raiders did not get penalized the entire game nor did they have any turnovers. Las Vegas had more rushing yards than the Chiefs but could not handle the red hot offense of Kansas City particularly their passing game. Aidan O’Connell threw for 248 yards and one touchdown and no interceptions. The Raiders had 123 rushing yards with 110 yards credited to Jacobs.

Next up for Las Vegas will be the Minnesota Vikings on December 10th after their bye week. They will take on the Vikings at Allegiant Stadium with kickoff scheduled for 1:05 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Committed to excellence but not O’Connell; Raiders looking to solve QB question

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) takes aim against the Miami Dolphins defense in first half action on Sun Nov 19, 2023 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 From the sound of it Tony the Raiders are on the hunt for a quarterback for next season. Indications were after Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce played it safe in the first half against Miami there was talk that the Raiders are not quite settled on quarterback Aidan O’Connell.

#2 Pierce said there are six games left and he’ll have time to evaluate the quarterback situation. The Raiders lost last Sunday in Miami to the Dolphins 20-13.

#3 Tony, is it too soon to judge O’Connell he had that loss against the Dolphins last Sunday but was able to scratch both New York Giants and Jets off the Calendar with two straight wins.

#4 Tony, the Raiders towards the end of the first half recovered a Miami fumble at the Dolphin 32 with 58 second left. The Raiders didn’t elect to pass they kept the ball on the ground with handoffs to Josh Jacobs who got only three yards taking 42 second off the clock. O’Connell threw for two short incomplete passes and got a field goal from kicker Daniel Carlson.

#5 It doesn’t get any easier as the Raiders they take on the Kansas City Chiefs (7-3). The Chiefs lost their last game defeating the Philadelphia Eagles 21-17 last night on Monday Night Football. The Chiefs have lost two of their last three games two questions how do you see this match this Sunday at Allegiant and second will the Swifties and Taylor Swift help as the 11th man or woman as it were?

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

Las Vegas Raiders Offense Falls Flat Losing to Miami Dolphins 20-13

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Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) is dropped and fumbles the ball by oncoming Las Vegas Raiders linebackers Luke Masterson (59) and Robert Spillane (41) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (5-6) had opportunities all afternoon but could not cash in. They lost to the Miami Dolphins (7-3) 20-13 on Sunday in Miami. Forcing two fumbles plus one interception gave the Raiders a very real chance to win this game. Their offense just would not cooperate missing receivers, and demonstrating inability to move the ball.

Sunday afternoon the Raiders took on the Miami Dolphins and failed to extend their two game winning streak under interim head coach Antonio Pierce. This game was their toughest contest since Pierce took over as head coach.

The Dolphins have a deep offense that begins and ends with Superstar Tyreek Hill. Las Vegas has a defense that really made some noise and it all began with Maxx Crosby who has been very good. The Raiders held the mighty Dolphin offense to just six points in the second half.

Game recap: The Raiders got a huge break in the first quarter recovering a Miami fumble on the Dolphins 30 yard line giving Las Vegas a great scoring opportunity. The Raiders did come away with a field goal, a 34-yard kick from Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson but had given up precious points. They had an early 3-0 lead.

The dangerous Miami offense went to work scoring a touchdown and taking a 7-3 lead as the opening quarter began to run out. The score came as a result of a Dolphin quarterback Tua Tagovailoa pass to Hill for 38 yards. The Raiders answered back as the game clock ran out . With 0:01 on the clock Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell connected with Davante Adams for 46 yards and a 10-7 Raider lead.

At 2:28 in the second quarter the Dolphin offense struck again. This time Tagovailoa found Salvon Ahmed for 11 yards giving the lead back to the Dolphins. The Raiders would pull closer, once again with seconds left on the clock before the half.

Carlson would kick a 47 yard field goal. Miami would take a slim 14-13 lead into the locker room. Las Vegas had scored three times in the first half, two of them with seconds left in both the first and the second quarters. Unfortunately both of those late quarter scores resulted in field goals. The second Raider field goal came as a result of a second Miami fumble and again Las Vegas settled for a field goal. There were too many squandered points for the Raiders so far in this game.

The Raiders kept the Dolphins out of the end zone in the third quarter but Miami did score two field goals. Miami kicker Jason Sanders kicked the first, a 41 yard field goal at 5:26. The third quarter would come to an end with another Sanders kick, this one a 51 yard field goal.

This was his first 50 yard plus field goal of the season. He had missed one earlier in this game. The Dolphins now held a 20-13 lead but the Raiders had continued to keep this game a one score game.

Neither team scored in the fourth quarter. The final was 20-13 in favor of the Dolphins. Las Vegas had so many opportunities in this game. They left a boatload of points out on the field; their offense was sketchy for much of the game.

O’Connell had a tough day with only one touchdown and three interceptions. He threw for 271 yards and was 24 of 41. Josh Jacobs had only 39 rushing yards. O’Connell targeted a wide open Adams several times but both were overthrown.

Las Vegas had their chances in this game forcing two Miami fumbles and one interception. They kept the Dolphins out of the end zone for the entire second half. This was a winnable game for Las Vegas that evaded them.

The Raiders have a tough game in front of them next Sunday taking on the Kansas City Chiefs. They had a rare chance to beat an excellent team today but did not take advantage of it. They will be home in Las Vegas for this next game. Kickoff is scheduled for 1:25 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders defense made it close but lose 20-31

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Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) picks up a fumbled ball by Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa in the first half at Hard Rock stadium in Miami on Sun Nov 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders made it interesting despite losing by a touchdown 20-13 to the Miami Dolphins. The Raiders defense held the Dolphins off and allowed the Dolphins just six points in the third quarter and that’s all they had in the second half.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was 24-41 for 271 yards, one touchdown and was intercepted three times.

#3 Raiders wide receiver Devante Adams got more touches since the coaching changes with seven receptions for 82 yards in seven receptions and one touchdown.

#4 The Raiders dropped to a 5-6 record while the Dolphins improved to 7-3 and got great help from quarterback Tua Tagovailoa who threw for 325 yards going 28-39 with one touchdown.

#5 The Raiders host the Kansas City Chiefs next Sun Nov 26 at 1:25pm PT at Allegiant Stadium. Chiefs have a roll going at 7-2 and are looking for more. The Raiders want to keep the momentum going. It’s a battle between Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes and O’Connell how do you see this one?

Barbara Mason does the Raiders podcasts Monday mornings at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders defense held back Jets in final three quarters

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Las Vegas Raiders Robert Spillane linebacker (41) picked off a crucial New York Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pass late in the four quarter to break up any chance for the Jets to come back. Spillane leaves the field at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

On the Raiders podcast with Tony:

#1 Tony the Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) running back Josh Jacobs rushed for 116 yards, 27 carries and help set the Raiders up for some good field position. Jacobs didn’t score a touchdown in the win over the New York Jets (4-5) 16-12.

#2 Tony, Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell was on target on Sunday night firing for 153 yards passing, a touchdown and went 16-27.

#3 Head coach Antonio Pierce has now taken the Raiders to a 2-0 record since taking over the team and that first game he got the team to loosen up against the New York Giants and the same could pretty much be said about this Jets game.

#4 The Raiders defense kept the Jets to a low roar with the Jets scoring just six point in the first quarter and getting just a field goal in the second and fourth quarters in the 16-12 Las Vegas victory.

#5 It’s off to Miami and the Dolphins (6-3) who not a slouch team. The Raiders will probably be occupied trying to stop the Dolphins passing game and ground game as well. The Dolphins are coming off a 21-14 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Rich how do you see this match up next Sunday.

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Spillane Interception Locks Down Raider’s second win in a row 16-12

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Aidan O’Connell puts his all into the pass at quarterback for the Las Vegas Raiders against the New York Jets at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders (5-5) and the New York Jets (4-5) traded field goals through three quarters of football Sunday night. The play of the game came when Robert Spillane intercepted the Jets quarterback Zach Wilson in the fourth quarter to finish off New York 16-12.

After putting a beat-down on the Giants last Sunday 30-6, the Raiders took on the Jets on the national stage Sunday night. Both teams have been sorely challenged this season and this was a very close contest.

Game Recap: This game emerged into a flurry of field goals through three quarters. Neither team was able to find the end zone. The Jets were first up on the scoreboard with Greg Zuerlein kicking a 47 yard field goal in the first quarter.

Raiders tied up the game 3-3 at 6:15 in the quarter with a Daniel Carlson 41 yard field goal. The teams would continue to trade field goals in the first quarter. Zuerlein kicked a second field goal, a 53 yarder taking a 6-3 lead going into the second quarter.

New York took a 9-3 lead with yet another Zuerlein field goal, this one a 30 yard kick. The Raiders Carlson would add to the Raiders tally 9-6 with a 53 yard kick as the game clock ran out on the second quarter. The Raiders were still trailing but this was still anyone’s game as the two teams headed into the locker room at the half.

The Raiders tied up the game in the third quarter with another field goal from Carlson, this one for 40 yards. Through three quarters each team had kicked three field goals but did not score a touchdown. This game went into the fourth quarter tied up at 9 points apiece.

Las Vegas hit pay dirt in the opening minute of the fourth quarter. Quarterback Aidan O’Connell found Michael Mayer for seven yards and the first touchdown of the game taking a 16-9 lead with a lot of game still to be played.

The Jets would pull closer with their fourth field goal, a 45 yard kick. The Raiders still had a 16-12 lead and the play of the game for Las Vegas would not materialize until 1:22 left in the game.

With the clock running down and the Jets threatening to take the lead Robert Spillane intercepted a Jets quarterback Zach Wilson pass intended for Allen Lizard. With everything on the line Spillane made the play of the day locking down the win for the Raiders.

Spillane who leads the team in tackles stepped up when it counted most. Las Vegas held on for the final minute of play and with the 16-12 win is now at .500 (5-5) for the season.

Next Sunday, the Raiders will travel to Miami to take on the Dolphins looking for a third win in a row. The game is scheduled for 10:00 AM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Pierce brings positive vibe; Players happy about new changes

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Interim head coach for the Las Vegas Raiders Antonio Pierce has a discussion with an on field official during their contest with the New York Giants at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 5, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, interim head coach Antonio Pierce brought a new prospective and attitude to the Raiders dressing room and the players responded Sunday with a pretty big win over the New York Giants?

#2 Tony, after two long weeks the Las Vegas Raiders (4-5) are back in the win column ending their two game losing streak with a victory over the New York Giants (2-7) at Allegiant Stadium.

#3 The Raiders got some great work from rookie quarterback Aidan O’Connell under center going 16-24 for 209 yards.

#4 The Raiders also got some crucial rushing from running back Josh Jacobs who carried 92 yards, 23 times and with two touchdowns.

#5 The Raiders dominated the Giants on defense only allowing New York to get on the scoreboard in the fourth quarter. The Giants had been shutout for three quarters.

#6 The New York Jets (4-4) come calling to Vegas next Sun Nov 12th at Allegiant Stadium. The Jets defeated the Giants in their last game on Sun Oct 29 in a narrow field goal difference 13-10. The Jets lost to the Los Angeles Chargers (4-4) on Monday Night Football 27-6 and turn around and head to Allegiant Stadium next Sunday for a short six day week.

Tony Renteria does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com