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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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Purdy will start if he passes concussion protocols

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) tries to avoid Minnesota Viking linebacker Ivan Pace Jr (40) whose closing in at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Mon Oct 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 Talk about how the 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy got the concussion against the Minnesota Vikings. Played showed a Viking defender’s helmet hit Purdy’s helmet directly head on while he jumped over a pile up?

#2 Recovery time is short for Purdy since the game was on Monday Night and head coach Kyle Shanahan said Purdy might get in the line up this Sunday.

#3 Purdy was involved in every snap in last Monday’s game against the Vikings throwing 22 for 37 passes for 282 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception.

#4 Tell us about this if Purdy does sit and back up quarterback Sam Darnold is starter. Darnold was singed by San Francisco in March, he participated last season in the Carolina Panthers last six games as a starter.

#5 Joe, as you see it how will the 49ers do against the Cincinnati Bengals who have won three of their last four games. The 49ers have the home field.

Joe will be taking next week off during the 49ers bye week. Joe does the 49ers podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers look to bounce back against Bengals Sunday at Levi Stadium

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The Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addision (3) scores a 20 yard touchdown in front of the San Francisco 49ers linebacker Dre Greenlaw (57) in first half action at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Mon Oct 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 How surprising does it have to be for 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan after having an efficient and well planned play book going into the first five games of this season only now to have put together two straight loses.

#2 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy did get some yardage against the Minnesota Vikings with 272 yards, one touchdown but was it not connecting with the receivers and throwing two picks that got him into trouble?

#3 The 49ers host the Cincinnati Bengals this coming Sun Oct 29 at Levi Stadium. The Bengals have won three of their last four games. The last win coming last Sun Oct 15 against the Seattle Seahawks 17-13. The Bengals are 3-3 and have improved on both sides of the ball. How do the 49ers coming off two loses in a row matching up with the Bengals this Sunday.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers Williams, McCaffrey and Samuel should be in line up for MNF

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (center left) feels the wrath of the Cleveland Browns defensive end Myles Garrett (left) and safety Grant Delpit (middle right) at Cleveland Browns Stadium on Sun Oct 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe the big question is should the 49ers rest Trent Williams, Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel against the Minnesota Vikings this Monday? The 49ers did say Williams, McCaffrey and Samuel are not seriously injured and could play this Monday Night Football, how do you see that being a big risk.

#2 Critics have said that the Vikings who are 2-4 are just one more loss away from stripping the team down and being sellers. Are the Vikings in that much trouble?

#3 Williams, McCaffrey and Samuel are considered to be the 49ers best players and it would make sense if this were a playoff game but against the Vikings all three could use the week and game off.

#4 Joe, with the Vikings wide receiver Justin Jefferson out of action how much pressure does that put on quarterback Kirk Cousins to do most of the heavy lifting?

#5 Joe, any chance that this game could be as close as last week’s Cleveland Browns game was? Or do you see the 49ers plowing over the Vikings on Monday Night Football?

Join Joe Hawkes does the 49ers podcasts each week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: McDaniels says Garoppolo’s  prognosis is better but could miss game in Chicago Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is hit by the New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the LV Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) and head coach Josh McDaniels says he’s received encouraging news that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is getting better from his back injury he got last Sunday against the New England Patriots and had to leave the game.

#2 Garoppolo had to leave the game at half time in an ambulance to get his back checked out. According to McDaniels the back has improved and said that the Raiders will try and do all the right things before they move forward with Garoppolo.

#3 Garoppolo might still have to sit out against the Chicago Bears and he’ll be replaced by back up quarterback Brian Hoyer.

#4 Tony, just wanted to get your impressions of the job Hoyer did in the second half of the game throwing 102 yards and going 6 for 10 in passing.

#5 The Bears (1-5) have been struggling they lost their last game to the Minnesota Vikings 19-13. The Bears used quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Justin Fields but just couldn’t get by the Vikings. How do you see this match up in Chicago for the Raiders this Sunday at 10:00AM PT?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Will injuries play a huge part for 49ers in Minnesota on Monday Night Football?

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is suffering from a shoulder injury will he get back in the line up for Mon Oct 23, 2023 against the Minnesota Vikings (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, in the 49ers last game basically it was a matter of injuries, poor execution and spotty defense.

#2 Talk about how the 49ers injuries of Christian McCaffrey with an Oblique and rib and Deebo Samuel with a shoulder injury, Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), left tackle Trent Williams (low ankle sprain), and safety George Odum (quadriceps), how much did their injuries impact their game against the Cleveland Browns.

#3 Dave, take a look at the 49ers next game in Minnesota do you see them having the same struggles as they did in Cleveland against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football Oct 23?

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

NFL Playoffs podcast with Dave Zizmor: Can 49ers Purdy take on the league to get to the Superbowl?; Chargers battle Jaguars Saturday; plus more

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy affixes his cap after the 49ers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders on Sun Jan 1, 2023 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. On Sat Jan 14, 2023 at Levi Stadium the 49ers host the Seattle Seahawks for the Wild Card Playoff. (AP News photo)

David talks NFL playoffs and predictions:

#1 Dave, let’s take each scheduled game one at a time, lets start with Saturday’s NFC Wild Card game Seattle and San Francisco.

#2 Next we have game two of the Saturday playoff doubleheader with the Los Angeles Chargers at Jacksonville Jaguars.

#3 Four games are scheduled for this Sunday’s playoffs with the Miami Dolphins and Buffalo Bills.

#4 New York Giants and Minnesota Vikings is the second game for the afternoon and Tony will give you his prediction.

#5 The Baltimore Ravens are in Cincinnati to face the Bengals a 5:15 kickoff.

#6 Rounding playoff schedule the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers kickoff at 5:15 on Monday Night Football as well Dave who do you like in this one.

David Zizmor filled in for Tony Renteria. Dave takes you through each playoff game during the post season on Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: No. 2 seeded Vikings could be a challenge for 49ers in the post season

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Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) celebrates after kicking a 40-yard field goal during overtime against the Indianapolis Colts in Minneapolis on Sun Dec 11, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Dave:

#1 David, talk about the impressive comeback victory by the No.2 seeded Minnesota Vikings (11-3) who were down to the Indianapolis Colts (4-9-1) 33-0 only to come back and win 39-36.

#2 In the win for the Vikings was this a matter of the Colts just simply let down or the Vikings have the makings of a competitive and challenging football team looking ahead to the post season.

#3 With the win for the Vikings the San Francisco 49ers (10-4) are maintaining the No.3 seed in the NFC this could be a neck and neck race a battle for the number two spot and the Vikings can feel the 49ers breath on their necks.

David is filling in for Marko Ukalovic who podcasts the 49ers Mondays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Sudfeld most likely back up quarterback to Lance

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Nate Sudfeld (7) prepares to heave one against the Minnesota Vikings defense on Sat Aug 20, 2022 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, there was a combination of back up in Saturday night’s game in Minnesota for head coach Kyle Shanahan to evaluate we’ll start with the back up quarterbacks vying for a job at the quarterback position Brock Purdy and Nate Sudfeld what impressed you most about their work under center?

#2 Sudfeld went 13-17 for 102 yards and a touchdown he’s been getting a lot of looks in the last two pre season games.

#3 Brock Purdy could end up as the third stringer for Trey Lance, Purdy 14-23 for 128 yards from the sound of head coach Kyle Shanahan he’s pretty keyed in on Purdy.

#4 Joe, talk about the defense they held the Vikings to seven points is this reflective of the kind of defense the 49ers will have in the regular seaon?

#5 49ers return back to Santa Clara on Thu Aug 25th against the Houston Texans. Will Lance get to play the first half in this one and what are some of the things that coach Shanahan looks for in this final pre season game.

Join Joe Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers offense sloppy, defense the star of the show in 14-7 preseason win over Vikings

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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tayler Hawkins, center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Segun Olubi, left, and safety George Odum, right, after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

It’s only the preseason but things need to get cleaned up on the offensive side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers had another stellar performance by their defense, while the offense looked in preseason form in their 17-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday evening at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco improved to 2-0 on the preseason, while Minnesota dropped to 0-2.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had his backup quarterbacks rotating every two series to start the game. The majority of the offensive and defensive starters, including Tre Lance and Fred Warner, sitting this one out as this was an opportunity for guys on the bubble to make an impression before the cutdown to from 85 to 80 happens on August 23rd.

The defense stood out on the Vikings first drive. An outside corner blitz led to Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond to force a throw up in the air only to have 49er cornerback George Odom intercept the ball and return it for 34 yards.

Another welcome sighting was the play of defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. He recorded one sack and was in the backfield during his time in the first half. It was Kinlaw’s first game action since he tore his ACL last October.

The offensive side of the ball was another story in the first half. A combination of dropped by balls by three different players, penalties, bad pass protection from the offensive line led to just two Robbie Gould field goals as San Francisco trailed Minnesota 7-6 at halftime.

The 49ers were 1/7 on third down conversions and 0/2 on fourth down conversions in the first half.

San Francisco’s defense had three takeaways during the game and have six in the first two preseason games with five interceptions and one fumble recovery. The combo of Malik Turner and Sam Womack III were responsible for the fumble recovery.

Nate Sudfeld led a 14-play, 79 yard drive at the end of third quarter that resulted in a JaMycal Hasty two-yard rushing touchdown to give the Niners a 14-7 lead with 14:57 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sudfeld finished the game 13 of 17 for 102 yards and one touchdown. Brock Purdy was 14 of 23 for 128 yards and no interceptions. Neither separated themselves for the backup quarterback job as they both played better in the second half.

Mond finished 10 of 20 for 82 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Sean Mannion was 10 of 15 for 65 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

GAME NOTES: 49ers offensive lineman Alfredo Gutierrez made his NFL debut in the final two minutes of the game and received the game ball from Shanahan.

UP NEXT: San Francisco finishes out the preseason against the Houston Texans on Thursday 8/25 at 5:15pm at NRG Stadium.