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Super Bowl LX podcast Tony Renteria: Seattle and Darnold present strong offense can the Patriots hold them off?

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye (10) and Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) stand on stage with the Lombardi Trophy for the opening week of Super Bowl LX in San Jose on Mon Feb 2, 2026 (AP News photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 How will Seattle’s strong defense impact New England’s offensive game plan?
With the Seahawks finishing with one of the top defenses and limiting opposing offenses effectively this season, how might that affect the Patriots’ ability to score?

#2 Can the Patriots’ pass rush force turnovers from Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold?
New England’s pressure rate has been among the best in the playoffs — will that translate into forcing mistakes in the Super Bowl?

#3 Which player(s) are most likely to make game-changing plays — and why?
For example, how might Jaxon Smith-Njigba or Kenneth Walker III’s big-play ability influence the outcome?

#4 Will weather conditions at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara affect how the game is played?
Forecasts indicate a chance of rain early in the game — what impact could that have on ball security and running vs. passing strategies?

#5 What historical significance could this game have for each franchise?
If the Patriots win, it would be their seventh Super Bowl title and first without Tom Brady — whereas a Seahawks win would be just their second in franchise history.

Tony Renteria is an NFL podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast David Zizmor: NFL Union opposed to adding 18th game; McCaffery says Pro Bowl flag football is good for the NFL

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NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell sits with the Seattle Seahawks, New England Patriots helmets, and the Lombardi Trophy and addresses the news media at his state of the NFL press conference in San Francisco on Tue Feb 3, 2026 (AP News photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast David Zizmor:

#1 In press conference with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said that adding an 18th game to the regular season is not a given and that the Players Assocation is opposed to adding an 18th game because fatigue and exhaustion from playing 17 games is enough.

#2 San Francisco running back Christian McCaffery said that the Pro Bowl that is scheduled with the Super Bowl would be good for the NFL. Saying that “flag football is growing internationally in so many ways to bring sport to life a little bit and watch some guys playing in the NFL do it.” The Pro Bowl was played on Tuesday this week inside the Moscone Center as opposed to traditionally being played in a stadium.

#3 Former Tampa Bay Buccaneer defensive tackle Warren Sapp said during Super Bowl week that there should be no tackle football for kids until their at least 14. Sapp is suffering from memory loss at age 53 and he is concerrned that CTE will be an issue for youth tackle football. Sapp said that he doesn’t watch eight to nine years old hit each other. Ironically the CTE Summit is being held in San Francisco simualtaniously with Super Bowl week in the City.

#4 Quick shout out to Kippu Sushi and Roll located at 1707 Buchcanan Street in San Francisco’s Japantown who sponsered this week’s Sportstalk remote David talk about your experience there this week.

David Zizmor is an NFL analyst and San Francisco 49ers podcaster at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast Jessica Kwong: Seahawks looking for some payback after SB XLIX loss to Patriots

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Super Bowl LX podcast Jessica Kwong:

#1 How might the rematch narrative from Super Bowl XLIX influence this game?
This is a rare Super Bowl rematch — the Patriots beat the Seahawks in Super Bowl XLIX — and both teams have very different rosters and storylines this time.

#2 Who will have the greater impact: Sam Darnold or Drake Maye?
Darnold leads a dynamic Seattle offense while Maye has been instrumental in New England’s turnaround season — this battle of quarterbacks could decide the outcome.

#3 Can the Patriots’ defense slow down Seattle’s explosive playmakers like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Kenneth Walker III?
With Seattle’s offense clicking and New England’s defense among the league’s best, this matchup is one to watch.

#4 Will the special “USA 250” patch worn by both teams add historical significance or distraction to Super Bowl LX?
Both teams are celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary with a commemorative patch on their jerseys, which has generated fan discussion.

#5 Which coaching strategies will determine this game —New England head coach Mike Vrabel’s discipline or Seattle Seahawks Mike Macdonald’s defensive dominance?
Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel and Seahawks defensive guru Mike Macdonald each bring different philosophies, which could be pivotal in a close Super Bowl.

Jessica Kwong is a podcast contributor heard every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast Rich Perez: Will Seahawks take advantage of a battered Patriots team?

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Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold takes questions from the news media Mon Feb 2, 2026 during media day for Super Bowl LX in San Jose (Shawn McCullough-Sports Radio Service photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast Rich Perez:

#1 Will the Seattle Seahawks be able to overcome the Patriots and win their second Super Bowl title? Consider Seattle’s defensive dominance this season under coach Mike Macdonald and their Super Bowl XLVIII history.

#2 Can the Patriots win a record-seventh Super Bowl and establish a new dynasty under head coach Mike Vrabel? This is New England’s first Super Bowl since the Brady–Belichick era.

#3 Which quarterback will have the bigger impact on the outcome — Seahawks’ Sam Darnold or Patriots’ Drake Maye? Both led their teams to 14-3 records and have storylines worth debating.

#4 How important will the rematch factor be in Super Bowl LX, given that this matchup echoes Super Bowl XLIX (2015)? Does the memory of that Patriots win influence how fans and analysts view this game?

#5 Could the halftime show featuring Bad Bunny influence the broader cultural impact of Super Bowl LX beyond the game itself? (Hint: this year’s entertainment lineup is a major talking point for global audiences.)

Rich Perez is a Super Bowl LX analyst for CBS Sports and Sports Radio Service catch his podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast Tony Renteria: Will Patriots QB Maye’s shoulder be ready for Super Sunday?; The Patriots had nine injuries going into SB week; plus more questions

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New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye addresses the news media during Super Bowl media day in San Jose on Mon Feb 9, 2026. Reports have said Maye is nursing a shoulder injury and Maye has been questioned if that will have an effect on his performance for Super Bowl Sunday on Sun Feb 8, 2026 (AP News photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Will Patriots QB Drake Maye’s shoulder health hold up in Super Bowl LX? With the young quarterback downplaying concerns and saying his throwing shoulder is fine ahead of the big game, how much will his health actually impact New England’s title hopes?

#2 What are the latest injury updates and roster news for both the Patriots and Seahawks? Live news feeds are reporting fresh NFL updates — from injuries to practice participation — as both teams finalize their Super Bowl preparations.

#3 Why isn’t Patriots legend Tom Brady picking his former team to win? Brady has publicly stated he’s not rooting for either the Patriots or Seahawks in this Super Bowl rematch — sparking reaction from fans in New England.

#4 How will off-field storylines — like Robert Kraft’s Hall of Fame snub — affect Patriots morale? The owner and iconic coach Bill Belichick reportedly missed out on Hall of Fame induction this year, creating an off-field subplot heading into Super Bowl LX.

#5 What are the key match-up narratives and strategies shaping Patriots vs. Seahawks coverage? From how each team’s defense matches up to game plans and media availability at opening events, analysts are weighing how this rematch will unfold

Tony Renteria is a Super Bowl LX analyst during Super Bowl week at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast Daniel Dullum: How much of a presence will ICE be at the Super Bowl?

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Levi Stadium in Santa Clara the home of Super Bowl LX between the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks on Sun Feb 8, 2026 comes with the fear that federal agents from ICE will be on property and also throughout Super Bowl week. (San Francisco 49errs file photo)

Super Bowl LX podcast Daniel Dullum:

#1 ICE Federal agents are reportedly will be working at Super Bowl LX events and Super Bowl LX it’s self. San Francisco Mayor Daniel Lurie said according to the NFL and federal agencies that no more than the normal amount of ICE or Federal agents are expected to work the Super Bowl during Super Bowl week in San Francisco and in Santa Clara.

#2 According to reports on hand Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said he had not heard any operations that would tied to the Super Bowl regarding ICE officers at during Super Bowl week.

#3 Daniel on Saturday in San Francisco huge crowds chanted ICE out on the streets of downtown San Francisco where the Super Bowl will be attended could this possibly turn into a clash between ICE agents and protesters against ICE at the Super Bowl?

#4 Turning to the Super Bowl and the players now we’ll start with the New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye did not practice with the Patriots on Friday due to a shoulder injury related issue. Maye and nine other Patriot players are questionable to play in the Super Bowl on Sun Feb 8.

#5 To the Seattle Seahawks they’ve dominated all season long and their ready to get at it. The Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold has had himself a season currently he’s thrown 4048, 25 touchdowns, 14 interceptions, and played in all 17 Seahawks games this season.

Daniel Dullum will be covering Super Bowl LX for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Super Bowl LX podcast David Zizmor: Pats-Seahawks expected to be a tight battle

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Logo for Super Bowl LX on Sun Feb 8, 2026 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (image from the Shade Room)

Super Bowl LX podcast podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Looking at the body of work of Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold he had a banner season suprising teams and players in the NFL and leading the Seahawks to the Super Bowl and finishing the season with a 16-3 record.

#2 The Seahawks had an amazing finish to their season winning their last eight games in a row including the NFC Divisional and Championship.

#3 The New England Patriots finsihed their season winning their last six in a row including the divisional and the AFC Championship. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye had a successful season throwing for 4394 yards, 31 touchdowns, intercepted eight times, and was first in the quarterback ratio 77.1

David Zizmor is a Super Bowl LX podcast analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Raiders were in command of Patriots from the start

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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?

Join Tony Renteria on the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts Tuesdays after each home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders win opener beat Patriots 20-13; Smith airs it out for 366 yards; Amari Cooper retirement catches everyone by surprise

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) puts some pepper on his passes while under pressure by the New England Patriots linebacker Harold Landry III (2). The Raiders rallied for ten points in the third quarter for a seven point win in week 1 of the NFL season at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro on Sun Sep 7, 2025 (photo by the Las Vegas Raiders)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#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?

Join Rich Perez covers and podcasts the Las Vegas Raiders after each home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria: Raiders set for week 1 against Patriots in New England Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith (7) hands off to running back Ashton Jeanty (2) during pre season action against the San Francisco 49ers on Sat Aug 16, 2025 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Both Smith and Jeanty will be in the line up as the Raiders take on the Patriots in Foxboro on Sun Sep 7, 2025 for week 1 of the NFL season (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Tony Renteria:

#1 Raiders coach Pete Carroll said: “I coached for a while, and analytics wasn’t as big of a part of it then when I was doing that. So naturally, I was always kind of an eye-test guy, but there’s so much information available, and it’s so much more efficiently evaluated. 

#2 Tony, just wanted a breakdown of some of the starters in the Raiders line up let’s start with quarterback Geno Smith.

#3 Lots of excitement of running back Ashton Jeanty and his ability to run patterns against the defense how do you see him stacking up against the New England Patriots.

#4 Wide receiver Amari Cooper is back and excited to be back with the Raiders tell us how you see the reception he will be getting from the fans and from his teammates?

#5 Talk about the Raiders defense and how you see them defending against the Patriots starter Drake Maye this Sunday in Foxboro.

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

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🔥Game-day bites? Oh yeah.
🏟️Steps from Golden 1 Center? You bet.

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