Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass against the Los Angeles Chargers defense in the first half at SoFi Stadium in Los Angleles on Sun Sep 20, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
#1 How did Kirk Cousins contribute to the Raiders’ offensive success?
#2 What impact did Tre Tucker make as a receiver?
#3 How did Cody White contribute to the Raiders’ scoring in the second half?
#4 How effective was Ashton Jeanty as the Raiders’ primary rusher?
#5 What role did Nakobe Dean and Jeremy Chinn play in the late defensive turnover that helped seal the game?
Las Vegas Raiders running back Mike Washington Jr (4) takes off from Miami Dolphins cornerback Juju Brents (left) in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1Can Kirk Cousins build on his strong debut and keep the Raiders’ offense moving against the Chargers’ defense?
#2Can Ashton Jeanty follow his 102-yard rushing performance against Miami with another big game on the ground?
#3 Will Kwity Paye continue his strong pass rush and put pressure on Justin Herbert?
#4 Can Jeremy Chinn and the Raiders’ secondary create turnovers against the Chargers’ passing attack?
#5 How much will the Raiders’ offensive line — led by Kolton Miller and Jackson Powers-Johnson — control the line of scrimmage against the Chargers.
Las Vegas Raiders running back Ashton Jeanty (2) and quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) share congratulations after a first half touchdown pass at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 13, 2026 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins delivered in a big way throwing his 301st career touchdown pass puting himself as the 15th quarterback in NFL history to do so as the Raiders defeated the Miami Dolphins at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas 27-13 for win number one of the 2026 season.
Cousins threw two touchdown passes to running back Ashton Jeanty who had quite a day himself rushing for 102 yards and had six receptions adding 45 more yards to his total. Jeanty who suffered an ankle injury August 23 had no pain and ran like he never missed a step.
This was Cousins first start since being traded to the Raiders in the off season from the Atlanta Falcons. Cousins came right out of the shoot throwing a touchdown pass in each of the first and second quarters and leading the Raiders to a 17-6 half time lead which set the tone for the rest of the game.
Cousins finished the contest with 21 for 30 passes for 160 yards for three touchdowns and was intercepted two times. With Cousins 301st touchdown pass he now moves into 14th place eclipsing former Denver Bronco quarterback John Elway.
Up next for the Raiders they start a two game road trip in week 2 Sep 20th against the Los Angeles Chargers and week 3 against the New Orleans Saints Sep 27th. The Chargers lost Sunday 26-14 to the Arizona Cardinals at SoFi Stadium the Chargers and head coach Jim Harbaugh continue to struggle.
The Saints lost by one point 31-30 to the Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The Saints look like a ready for showtime team week 3 in New Orleans could be a handful for the silver and black.
Rich Perez does the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts after every home and away game for the 2026-27 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com
San Francisco 49ers Jacob Cowing (26) is upended by the Los Angeles Chargers at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles (AP News photo)
San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:
#1 How impressive was Jacob Cowing’s 83-yard punt-return touchdown, and did that big play strengthen his case for making the 49ers’ roster?
32 What did Sincere McCormick’s 37-yard run and 7-yard touchdown show about the 49ers’ running-game depth heading into the regular season?
#3 How encouraging was Adrian Martinez’s performance, including his 9-yard rushing touchdown and 17-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Watkins, as the 49ers evaluate their quarterback and receiver depth?
Las Vegas Raiders head coach Pete Carroll seen coaching against the Los Angeles Chargers at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sun Nov 30, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and it gave the Chargers an early leg up on the Las Vegas Raiders in a 34-14 win. With the loss the Raiders suffer their sixth consecutive set back this time at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The Chargers Quentin and Ladd McConkey each had touchdowns on receptions and running back Kimani Vidal carried for a career high 126 yards. Vidal also scored on a 59 yard carry for the Chargers. The Chargers who lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week came right back and picked up their fourth win out of their last five games.
For Raiders quarterback Geno Smith went 18-23 for 165 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. For the Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert 15-20 for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Raiders didn’t execute in the first or third quarters getting shutout in each of those quarters.
The Raiders will try it all over again as they take on the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next Sun Dec 7 for a 1:05pm kick off. The Broncos previous meeting with the Raiders won it 10-7 and the Broncos have won eight straight games and were 9-2 before their game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football.
Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) catches a pass throw in the end zone from quarterback Geno Smith against the Los Angeles Chargers in the first half at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sun Nov 30, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes and it gave the Chargers an early leg up on the Las Vegas Raiders in a 34-14 win. With the loss the Raiders suffer their sixth consecutive set back this time at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles.
The Chargers Quentin and Ladd McConkey each had touchdowns on receptions and running back Kimani Vidal carried for a career high 126 yards. Vidal also scored on a 59 yard carry for the Chargers. The Chargers who lost to the Jacksonville Jaguars last week came right back and picked up their fourth win out of their last five games.
For Raiders quarterback Geno Smith went 18-23 for 165 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. For the Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert 15-20 for 151 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. The Raiders didn’t execute in the first or third quarters getting shutout in each of those quarters.
The Raiders will try it all over again as they take on the Denver Broncos at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next Sun Dec 7 for a 1:05pm kick off. The Broncos previous to Raiders loss have won eight straight games and were 9-2 before their game against the Washington Commanders on Sunday Night Football.
Las Vegas Raiders offensive coordinator Chip Kelly before an NFL football game Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 Chip Kelly the Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) offensive coordinator who was fired right after Sunday’s game as the Raiders offense has sputtered all season long and Sunday against the Cleveland Browns (3-8) was no different as the Raiders were shutout in the second half of the game. Is the Kelly firing just the beginning for the Raiders coaching staff.
#2 The Las Vegas Raiders never could catch up to the Cleveland Browns Sunday getting beat 24-10 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.
#3The Raiders quarterback Geno Smith just couldn’t get neither the run or passing game to get on the scoreboard.
#4 For Smith Sunday going 30-44 for 285 yards and one interception but just couldn’t get the offense to launch and once again the Raiders ended up being short this time way short.
#5 The Raiders were shutout in the first and third quarters. The Raiders defense were having a decent game they shutout the Browns in the second and third quarters but it wasn’t enough to close the game out in a 14 point loss at home.
#6 It doesn’t get easier for the Raiders they head to SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Chargers (7-4). The Chargers got crushed on Sunday by the Jacksonville Jaguars 35-6. How do you see this match up in Jacksonville for the Raiders Sun Nov 16th.
New York Giant quarterback Russell Wilson (3) has been replaced by rookie back up Jaxson Dart when the Giants face the Los Angeles Chargers at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford next Sun Sep 28, 2025 (AP News photo)
NFL podcast Jessica Kwong Wed Sep 24, 2025
#1 The New York Giants will most likely bench veteran quarterback Russell Wilson and replace him with rookie Jaxson Dart. Dart makes his first start at Giants Stadium against the Los Angeles Chargers. Dart was the 25th overall pick this season.
#2 Former Dallas Cowboys and now Green Bay Packers pass rusher Micah Parsons sacked his former teammate Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott. Parsons said it was painful sacking Prescott, “That’s my guy. He was always like a good mentor for me. But you know how it is. He always told me if I ever faced him that it’ll be a great matchup, so I’m excited to see what Sunday brings itself.”
#3 The Houston Texans released safety CJ Gardner-Johnson on Tuesday. Johnson played in only three games with just 15 tackles and no interceptions and didn’t break up any passes. Johnson was the Texans 2022 first round draft pick as the Texans traded left guard Kenyon Green to get Johnson.
#4 Tennessee Titans head coach Brian Callahan said on Tuesday that he’s handing over the offensive play calling over to quarterbacks coach Bo Hardegree. Nick Holz will stay at offensive coordinator and will continue doing the same work building the offense.
#5 Former Seattle Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman has a deferred prosecution regarding his DUI case says a King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office they told ESPN. Sherman’s attorney requested the deferment which was granted by a King County District Court judge. That means that the charge is held in abeyance as the defendant agrees to meet the court requirements. Sherman was booked on a Feb 2024 DUI charge for driving with a blood alcohol content of 0.11 over the state requirement of 0.08.
Los Angeles Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert (10) takes a keeper up the middle against the Las Vegas Raiders defense on Monday Night Football Sep 15, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium Las Vegas (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:
#1 Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) co owner and former New England Patriots great Tom Brady was in the coaching booth for the Raiders as hard as Brady strategized the Raiders took a tough loss on their home field to the Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) at Allegiant Stadium 20-9 in week 3 of the NFL season.
#2 Rich you talked to Brady before the game as a co-owner and a former player you just never get away from that player mentality he certainly wants to be involved in the game.
#3 The Chargers in the first quarter score ten points and got a touchdown from Kennan Allen who caught a ten yard pass from quarterback Justin Herbert with 20 seconds left in the quarter making 10-3.
#4 Second quarter Chargers added another touchdown when Quentin Johnston caught a 60 yard pass from Hebert and the Chargers after the first half had a 17-6 lead.
#5 Second half in the third quarter the Chargers got a field goal from Cameron Dicker a 20 yarder and the Raiders would get a field goal a 37 yarder by Daniel Carlson in the fourth quarter so both defenses pretty much shut it down but the Raiders couldn’t pass the Chargers getting their first loss of the seaon.
#6 This Sunday Sep 21 the Raiders face the Washington Commanders who are 1-1 and lost their last game Thu Sep 11 to the Green Bay Packers 27-18. The Commanders crushed the New York Giants in week 1 in Washington 21-6. How do you see these two teams matching up this Sunday in Washington?
The Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Tyree Wilson (9) sacks the New England Patriot quarterback Drake Wilson (10) in the second half at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Sun Aug 7, 2025 (AP News photo)
Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:
#1 Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Amari Cooper who announced his retirement on Saturday before the Raiders game in New England how much did that catch the organization by surprise?
#2 Rich the Las Vegas Raiders win week 1 to kick off the season and it looks like from both sides of the football Raiders head coach Pete Carroll got the game plan working to pick up his first win as a Raiders head coach.
#3 Lots of confidence from the offensive side of the football the Raiders scoring in the first quarter on a Tre Tucker reception for 26 yards from a quarterback Geno Smith pass to get on the scoreboard first.
# 4 Third quarter the Raiders scored on a running back Ashton Jeanty three yard carry and took a 17-10 lead going into the fourth quarter.
#5 Fourth quarter the Raiders defense held the New England Patriots to just a field goal narrowing the score to a seven point Raider win 20-13.
#6 Raiders quarterback Geno Smith had an afternoon under center throwing 23-25 for 366 yards, and one touchdown and one interception.
#7 Up next for the Raiders the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday Night Football Sep 15th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for week 2 and the Raiders home opener. The Chargers are coming off a Friday Night Football in victory against the Kansas City Chiefs to kick off their season in Brazil with a six point 27-21 win. How do you see these two teams match up for Monday Night Football next week?
