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Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Cousins throws for 3 touchdowns to beat Saints 35-27 Raiders improve to 3-0

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Kirk Cousins (8) throws a pass under pressure from New Orleans Saints safety Jonas Sanker (7) during the first half of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Sept. 27, 2026. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez:

#1 The Raiders going into New Orleans in week 3 were underdogs despite winning their first two games. The Saints were expected to do some damage with quarterback Tyler Shough but the Raider defense held them off and the Raiders came away with a 35-27 win at the Superdome in New Orleans.

#2 Offensively the Raiders had a commanding first half scoring a field goal in the first quarter and getting 13 points in the second quarter to take a 20-13 lead at the half.

#3 In the second half the Raiders shutout the Saints in the fourth quarter and made hay while the sun was shiniing under the Superdome roof scoring 13 points in the fourth quarter.

#4 Raiders starter Kirk Cousins executed the offensive game plan got good protection had time to throw and went 22-33 for 248 yards for three touchdowns.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the mighty Kansas City Chiefs both teams will come into Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at 3-0 Sun Oct 4th with the Raiders having home field but the Chiefs with lots of experience whats the outcome of this contest.

Join Rich Perez after each Raiders home and away game for post game wrap up and analysis at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Raiders win second straight game defeating Chargers 26-14 in the Southland

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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?

Rich Perez does the Raiders podcasts following every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast Rich Perez: Cousins becomes 15th QB to throw 301st career TD pass as Raiders defeat Dolphins 27-13

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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 podcast David Zizmor: Was it a Big Easy game for Jones because Saints are bad or was Jones that good?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) threw for three touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints on Sun Sep 14, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans (AP News photo)

SF 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Mac Jones’ San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback to the injured Brock Purdy how much confidence and swagger did he show against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday?

#2 Jones threw for 279 yards and had a career high of three touchdown passes, the 49ers receivers are hurt, tight end George Kittle is out, Christian McCaffrey is playing with bad knees the 49ers maintained with a 26-21 win on Sunday.

#3 Next up for the 49ers they have their home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers 27-21 Sunday in Arizona. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was 17-25 for 220 yards, one touchdown and one interception. How do you see this match up between the Cardinals and 49ers this Sunday at Levi Stadium?

David Zizmor is an NFL podcast analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers no longer in the mood waive Moody; Kittle out six weeks, Purdy might sit out week 2

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San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Jake Moody (4) kicks a field goal attempt that was blocked by Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle.AP

SF 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The SF 49ers tight end and third stringer Jake Tonges’ fourth quarter game winning catch set the tone for what’s to come for the 49ers season?

#2 Despite the win the 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday’s game “Obviously, I was disappointed we missed two field goals,” Shanahan said. “Missed one, which is a big miss … the next one, (Julian) Love made a hell of a move … We got to clean up the operation. That one wasn’t Jake, that’s the whole operation. We got to do better.”

#3 Tight End George Kittle is out with a hamstring for a few weeks and quarterback Brock Purdy has a toe and shoulder injury. Shanahan said he was more concerned with the Purdy toe injury than the shoulder injury. Purdy could be possibly shelfed for the game in New Orleans Sunday.

Daivd Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Pierce surviving will he save his job? Raiders can make it 3 in row against Chargers Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Jakobi Meyers (16) celebrates with tight end Brock Bowers (89) after catching a 3 yard touchdown in the first half against the New Orleans Saints at the Super Dome in New Orleans on Sun Dec 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders won their second straight game in row this time at the Super Dome in New Orleans 25-10. The win stunned both Raider and Saints nations for different reasons, the Raiders have struggled all season and the Saints had home field and thought they could win this one.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had an afternoon throwing for two touchdowns these were big in helping the Raiders win this one.

#3 The Raiders Brock Bowers set a two rookie records breaking a record held by catching seven passes for 77 yards and that gave him 108 receptions for 1144 yards in 16 games that passes Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end record of 1067 yards,  it also breaks Puka Nacua’s 2023 record of 105 catches by a rookie at any position.

#4 The big key for this game was the Raiders defense they shutout the Saints in the first, third and fourth quarters to help with the win.

#5 The Raiders face the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the last game of the season. Talk about how you see this game and the Raiders wrapping up the season.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Pierce and Raiders not throwing in the towel; Las Vegas strings 2 wins together

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Las Vegas Raiders tight end Brock Bowers (89) set two NFL records against linebacker DeMario Davis (56) and the New Orleans Saints making a second half catch at the Super Dome in New Orleans on Sun Dec 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce and the Las Vegas Raiders won their second straight game in row this time at the Super Dome in New Orleans 25-10. The win stunned both Raider and Saints nations for different reasons, the Raiders have struggled all season and the Saints had home field and thought they could win this one.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell had an afternoon throwing for two touchdowns these were big in helping the Raiders win this one.

#3 The Raiders Brock Bowers set a two rookie records breaking a record held by catching seven passes for 77 yards and that gave him 108 receptions for 1144 yards in 16 games that passes Mike Ditka’s 1961 rookie tight end record of 1067 yards,  it also breaks Puka Nacua’s 2023 record of 105 catches by a rookie at any position.

#4 The big key for this game was the Raiders defense they shutout the Saints in the first, third and fourth quarters to help with the win.

#5 The Raiders face the Los Angeles Chargers next Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas for the last game of the season. Talk about how you see this game and the Raiders wrapping up the season.

Rich Perez podcasts Raiders home and away games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Super Dome and Saints are next for Raiders next Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell acknowledges the crowd after the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders owner Mark Davis was besides himself after the Raiders snapped their ten game losing streak to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium for a 19-14 victory.

#2 It took a long three months for the Raiders to pick up a win after losing ten straight games.

#3 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 257 yards after coming back from an injury went 24-38 and threw no touchdowns but did enough to squeak by the Jaguars.

#4 Brock Browers the Raiders tight end said that the vibes in the dressing room were much better and it was a matter of just coming in and winning the game.

#5 The Raiders try to put together two wins in a row as they battle the New Orleans Saints next Sun Dec 29 at the Super Dome. Saints have a short week playing on Monday Night Football against the Green Bay Packers and then host the Raiders at the Super Dome this coming Sunday.

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

49ers Handle New Orleans Saints 16-10 in Second Pre-Season Game

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New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr (4) is under pressure from San Francisco 49ers defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (middle) and defensive tackle Jordan Elliott in first half action at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Aug 18, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) beat the New Orleans Saints (1-1) in their second pre-season game 16-10. Brock Purdy played three series but a larger number of starters did not take the field which included Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Nick Bosa. It is not known if they will be available to play in the final pre-season game due to numerous injuries that persist right now.

The new kickoff rule that has been put in place could have played a role but with all the injuries it is something that every team is dealing with so they had better get it straight.

New Orleans played their starters with Derek Carr at the helm and the 49ers dealt with a pretty good defense led by Cameron Jordan and Anfernee Orji. Wide receiver Chris Olave no doubt gave San Francisco a run for their money.

Game recap: There was no score at the end of the first quarter but the Saints had put together an impressive drive going into the second quarter. Carr and company had driven down inside the ten yard line for a first and goal.

Carr had completed seven of nine passes for 47 yards. New Orleans went for it on fourth down on the 1/2 yard line and scored the touchdown. Taysom Hill the Saints “swiss army” scored. The Saints can depend on this guy who can play any offensive position and he is a good one. They had finished off an extended drive that had started on their own five yard line for the early 7-0 lead.

San Francisco drove downfield in the second quarter coming up short and was forced to kick the field goal. Jake Moody took the field kicking a 47 Yd Field Goal giving the 49ers their first points of the day. San Francisco quarterback Joshua Dobbs was perfect going six of six for 48 yards putting San Francisco in field goal range. It was a nice drive for the 49ers.

Saints young quarterback Spencer Rattler got his chance under center coughing up the ball on the fourth snap and San Francisco gobbled it up taking possession. Rattler got sacked and couldn’t hang onto the ball and the 49ers were in business.

49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs drove inside the ten yard line for a San Francisco first and goal and a chance to take the lead in this game. A couple of penalties later, the Niners were looking at a third and goal and were eventually forced to kick another field goal. Jake Moody kicked his second field goal of the game for 24 yards.

The Saints were unable to make much of an impact on their next possession. San Francisco took over on downs and had a near perfect two minute drive to end the half. Dobbs drove the team inside the ten yard line for a first and goal. On fourth and goal, Dobbs took the ball into the end zone himself giving San Francisco a 13-7 lead at the half.

Despite four incomplete passes from the Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler in the third quarter the Saints were able to get within field goal range. Kicker Blake Grupe made a 52 yard field goal and the Saints were within three points of San Francisco trailing 13-10.

The score remained 13-10 going into the fourth quarter. San Francisco held the Saints throughout the final quarter and tacked on their third field goal for the final score of 16-10. Jake Moody kicked a 36 yard field goal mid-way through the quarter. Moody had been perfect the entire game.

Game notes: Sunday evening the 49ers hosted the Saints at Levi Stadium. This was the 49ers second pre-season game after dropping their first to the Titans last Saturday 17-13. There had been some practices scheduled this week but they were unfortunately called off due to injuries.

Fans will be able to see a few Brock Purdy series and Fred Warner and the defensive starters who remain healthy may also be seen since they were warming up pre-game but there are a slew of starters that are banged up and did not play. As it turned out Fred Warner would not play along with Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Nick Bosa to name a few. In all there were a dozen players who did not take the field.

The 49ers will take on the Las Vegas Raiders in their final pre-season game which will take place at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas next Friday night with kickoff scheduled for 7:00 PM.

49ers Drop Pre-Season Opener to Tennessee 17-13

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joshua Dobbs (5) is airborne taking a dive into the end zone leaping over the Tennessee Titans Eric Garror (25) and linebacker Chance Campbell (45) to score a touchdown in Tennessee. In pre season action on Sat Aug 10, 2024. (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The 49ers final drive of the game was a good one but the team just ran out of clock. They drove into Titan territory but with so little time left in the game were forced to take deep shots into the end zone one of which was intercepted by Tennessee as the clock expired. They came just short losing the first game of the pre-season 17-13.

As summer begins to wind down, there is that magic in the air, the approach of yet another NFL season. Saturday, games across the league got underway in a pre-season that now consists of three games with one game in particular that carried special interest for fans in Northern California. All eyes were no doubt focused on the San Francisco 49ers versus the Tennessee Titans and a look at the players who are hoping to make the final roster for the upcoming 2024 season. The players who make that final roster are the future of this franchise and this is an exciting opportunity for all of these athletes. The unfortunate side of it all is always the disappointment for those players who end up being cut when the final roster is finally determined.

Quarterback Brock Purdy despite only going into his third year is now considered a veteran which is really crazy to entertain. The future this guy has is insane and he will only continue to grow and become an even better player and leader. Fans are eager to see him out on the field but none of the starters were taking the field in this game.

San Francisco quarterback Brandon Allen got this game underway finishing the quarter going 7 of 13 connecting for 98 yard with an average 7.5 yards per play. Jordan Mason scored the first touchdown of the game for San Francisco, a rush up the middle for 4 yards giving the 49ers a 7-0 lead. The Jake Moody extra point attempt was good. The Titans tied up this game at 6:05 in the opening quarter when Will Levis scampered for one yard up the middle for the touchdown. The Nick Folk extra point attempt was good.

San Francisco would take the tie into the second quarter but it was the Titans who would take the lead to start the second quarter. At 14:56 Tennessee took a 14-7 lead when Tyjae Spears rushed for four yards into the end zone and Nick Folk kicked his second extra point of the game. Tennessee would take the 14-7 lead into the locker room at the half.

The 49ers continued to trail going into the late third quarter and the game score remained 14-7 as the game entered the fourth quarter. Tennessee would extend their lead to 17-7 at 12:09 in the final quarter when Braydon Narveson kicked a 34 yard field goal.

The Titans had outplayed San Francisco offensively so far in this game. The 49ers put together a solid drive culminating in a Josua Dobbs touchdown. The quarterback rushed for 6 yards at 8:26 with the 49ers continuing to trail 17-13. San Francisco went for the two-point conversion which failed.

With 1:56 left in the game, the 49ers had a nice drive going that went sideways when the Titans defense made a huge play. Tennessee came with a heavy blitz that resulted in a huge loss on fourth down and Tennessee took over on downs at midfield.

San Francisco got their hands back on the ball with 1:32 left in the game but no time outs. The 49ers drove down to the Titan 40 yard line with 36 ticks left on the clock. With one second on the clock, San Fracciso went for the Hail Mary which was intercepted by Tennessee. The final was 17-13.

The Titans outplayed the 49ers at every turn in this game. Time of possession for the Titans was 35:19 to San Francisco’s 24:41. The 49ers had a lot more penalties then the Titans with 8 for 48 yards while Tennessee only had 3 for 15 yards. Total yards were a bit closer. Tennessee had 336 yards and San Francisco had 286 yards.

Tennessee’s 3rd down efficiency was twice as good as the 49ers. All in all San Francisco did play a pretty good game in this first pre-season contest. They came up just short running out of clock.

Next up for the 49ers will be the New Orleans Saints at Levi Stadium on Sunday August 18th. Kickoff for that game is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Rudolp came in to start the second quarter.