Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Raiders wanted win for pride wouldn’t lose for first round draft pick; Rogers laughs that Jets’ owner son could release him; plus more news

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers meets with the press after a game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sun Dec 15, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders could have the number one draft pick if they just had mailed it in on Sunday but instead decided to fight it out and beat the visiting the Jacksonville Jaguars at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday winning by five 19-14.

#2 New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers laughed while being interviewed on the Pat McAfee show saying that Jets it would be funny if he was released by the owner Woody Johnson’s son. Rogers was making fun of the way the organization has been run “Being released would be a first; being released by a teenager, that would also be a first,” said Rogers.

#3 The very next day after the Arizona Cardinals were eliminated from the playoffs after they occupied first place in the NFC West just a month ago the Cardinals head coach Jonathan Gannon said he accepts for most of the blame for the Cards fall “I’m not satisfied with the performance of the team, and that starts with me,” said coach Gannon “So, what I’m really saying, that’s an indictment on myself. I’m not satisfied with myself.”

#4 The injured list continues to pile up for the San Francisco 49ers as left tackle Trent Williams (left ankle), left guard Aaron Banks (right MCL) and back up tackle Jaylon Moore (quad) they will miss the remaining two games of the season. The 49ers have sank fast losing five of their last six games and were eliminated from post season on Sunday when they lost to the Miami Dolphins 29-17.

#5 Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes says his ankle should be alright and he was ready to go under center on Christmas day against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Mahomes said that the team hasn’t done a lot of as far as getting on the practice field saying they’ve done two walk throughs. Mahomes says he can walk around and do what he needs to do that all in all he came out pretty well.

Join Jessica Kwong for Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Bosa still waiting to hear from NFL on MAGA hat discipline; Can Raiders turn the tide in Cincinnati Sunday?; plus more news

San Francisco 49ers Nick Bosa points to his MAGA hat standing behind sideline reporter Melissa Stark (left) and quarterback Brock Purdy (13) after the Dallas Cowboys-49ers game on Sun Oct 27, 2024 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (NBC Sunday Night Football still)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 Charlie, the San Francisco 49ers pass rusher Nick Bosa is still waiting to hear from the NFL whether he would be fined or not by the league for appearing in a live TV shot post game while teammate and quarterback Brock Purdy was being interviewed with teammates tight end George Kittle and running back Isaac Guerendo were standing with sideline reporter Malissa Stark. Bosa in the shot was pointing to his MAGA that was white with gold lettering.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders are trying to recover after last week’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs at Allegiant Stadium. The Raiders took a seven point loss 27-20 after the Chiefs picked up some insurance points in the fourth quarter with a field goal and a touchdown after leading the Raiders by just four points 17-13. The Raiders now face the Cincinnati Bengals today the Bengals have won three of their last four games and are banking on quarterback Joe Burrow to deliver last week in the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles Burrow was 26-37 for 234 yards, one touchdown and was intercepted once. Charlie how do you see this match up?

#3 Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stafanski said that quarterback Deshaun Watson is back at the Browns facility after suffering a season ending Achilles injury where Watson had surgery performed after a week 7 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals. Stafanski said that Watson is rehabbing after a tough surgery and that’s he’s scooting around the building and that Watson plans to attack the rehab.

#4 The New York Jets wide receiver Devante Adams was excited to join his new team and get things started on last Thursday Night Football’s game against the Houston Texans in a 21-13 win. Adams ended up catching a 37 yard pass from quarterback Aaron Rogers for a touchdown his first as a Jet.

#5 Charlie let me read to you a list of Raiders minority owner Tom Brady’s restrictions. #1 Not permitted to be in another team’s facility.#2 Can not attend another team’s practice. #3 Can not attend in-person or virtual broadcast production meetings with coaches or players. #4 Can not publicly criticize officials and other clubs. #5 Must follow the NFL’s gambling policy. Are these rules in place because he’s a co-owner of the Raiders and since he’s part of the management of the club these restrictions are put upon him to avoid a conflict of interest?

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports podcasts each Sunday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast: Adams traded to New York Jets, is expected to start this Sunday in Pittsburgh

Former Las Vegas Raiders running back Devante Adams was looking forward to a trade and should be satisfied going to the New York Jets. Adams contract will be restructured for 2025 and 2026 by the Jets. (photo still ESPN)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich, former Raiders running back Devante Adams got what he wanted a trade that sent him to the New York Jets for a second and third draft pick.

#2 The deal to get Adams was based on a restructured contract. Details of Adams contract were not forthcoming but it’s believed that adjustments for his 2025 and 2026 contracts are in the works.

#3 Adams who didn’t play in week 6 against the Pittsburgh Steelers with the Raiders. Adams most likely will play for the Jets this Sunday against the Steelers in Pittsburgh.

#4 Talk about some of the circumstances that made Adams unhappy when he was at the Raiders. There was little doubt that he had a falling out with head coach Antonio Pierce.

#5 With Adams joining the Jets there is no doubt the re-union between Adams and quarterback Aaron Rogers is something that the Jets and Rogers are looking forward to.

Rich Perez is a Las Vegas Raiders podcaster at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Giants continue to struggle lose by 4 pts to Commanders; Jets and Rogers pull off a win over Titans 24-17; plus more NFL news

New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (8) throws and incomplete pass past Washington Commanders linebacker Frankie Luvu (4) in a two point conversion attempt at Northwest Stadium in Landover MD on Sun Sep 16, 2024 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Jessica, the New York Giants (0-2) continue to struggle they lost last Sunday’s game against the Washington Commanders (1-1) in Washington. the Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels threw 23-29 for 226 yards. The game had to be frustrating for the Giants losing by a field goal 21-18.

#2 Jessica, the New York Jets (1-1) got into the win column pulling off a win against the Tennessee Titans (0-2). What helped the Jets in the second half was their defense stopping the Titans allowing just one touchdown while the Jets scored ten points in the third quarter and seven in the fourth quarter for the 24-17 win. Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers threw for 18-30, 176 yards, and two touchdowns.

#3 The Miami Dolphins (1-1) on Thursday Night Football Sep 12th got blown out by the Buffalo Bills (2-0) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami 31-10. The Bills came out blazing on offense doing most of the damage scoring 17 points in the second quarter. Bills quarterback Josh Allen was 13-19 for 139 yards, and one touchdown.

#4 The Los Angeles Chargers (2-0) picked up their second straight win last Sunday over the Carolina Panthers (0-2) at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte. The Chargers came out scoring 20 points in the first half and that pretty much put it our of reach for the Panthers. Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert threw for 130 yards and was 14-20 with two touchdowns.

#5 In a low scoring game in Denver the Broncos (0-2) couldn’t get any traction against the Pittsburgh Steelers (2-0) in a low scoring game 13-6. While both defenses did their job the Broncos quarterback Bo Nix couldn’t convert any touchdowns and the Broncos only scoring were two field goals in the fourth quarter. Nix was 20-35 for 117 yards with no touchdowns. The Steelers quarterback Justin Fields went 13-20 for 117 yards and one touchdown.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Suspect in Pearsall shooting shouldn’t face attempted murder charges says public defender

San Francisco 49ers Ricky Pearsall wide receiver walks on the field during Sun Sep 9, 2024 against the New York Jets at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Monday Night Football (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers first round draft pick and wide receiver Ricky Pearsall who was on the field during Monday Night Football against the New York Jets looked like he was ready to suit up. Pearsall who is on the NFL IL for four weeks is chomping at the bit to get in.

#2 The attorney for the unnamed 17 year suspect who shot Pearsall according to his attorney San Francisco public attorney Bob Dunlap said that new video evidence proves that the suspect should not be charged with attempted murder where Pearsall and the suspect wrestled for the suspect’s gun during an armed robbery.

#3 The 49ers kick off against former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold. Darnold in week one against the New York Giants was pretty much in control avoiding the Giants rush and able to hit his targets going 19-24 for 208 yards and two touchdowns. David how do you see this match up with the 49ers and Vikings this Sunday.

David Zimor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts on Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast: 49ers make easy work of Aaron Rogers and Jets; Raiders decision to punt backfires in loss; plus more news

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers sits on the Jets bench during Sep 9, 2024 Monday Night Football game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On That’s Amaury News and Commentary podcast:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers took care of business with a convincing win over Aaron Rogers and the New York Jets. It seems like every player at every position for the 49ers successfully did their job in getting the 32-19 win.

#2 The Las Vegas Raiders lost on what critics say on a decision by Raider head coach Antonio Pierce deciding to punt rather than go for it on fourth and one with just over seven seconds left in the game. Pierce reasoned the defense would their job get the ball to the offense and score which didn’t happen Sunday afternoon.

#3 Turning to baseball, Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes had himself a Monday night striking out nine batters over six innings and has a strike out total of 151 which is a franchise record. Skenes 10-2 allowed six hits in the 3-2 win over the Marlins and lowered his ERA to 2.10.

#4 You gotta talk about the near catch that turned out to be a home run when Philadelphia Phillies centerfielder Johan Rojas had the ball in the glove but the ball was jarred loose when Rojas’ arm made contact with the top of the padded fence and went over the fence for a home run.

#5 Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani just might swipe 50 bases for the season yet. Ohtani closed in on 50 stealing his 47th base against the Chicago Cubs on Monday. Ohtani was the lead off hitter in the contest who also scored twice and got two hits.

Amaury Pi Gonzalez is the lead play by play voice on the Oakland A’s Spanish radio network at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers Win Season Opener Beating Aaron Rodgers and the Jets 32-19

New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rogers (8) drops back against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Mon Sep 9, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

San Francisco 49ers (1-0) started off with some early season jitters but cleaned them up by the second quarter. They beat the New York Jets (0-1) 32-19. Jake Moody kicked six field goals in this game; he was perfect. Jordan Mason tore up the field amassing 147 rushing yards and Brock Purdy finished with 221 yards but no touchdowns.

Game recap: Both teams went three and out on their respective opening drives. The San Francisco front line had their hands full protecting quarterback Brock Purdy. The Jets defense is a good one and Purdy was forced to get the ball out quick. The Niners did not see a whole lot of Purdy in the pre-season which was the case across the league with most of the teams quarterbacks seeing little to no time in those three pre-season contests.

In the Jets second drive, San Francisco’s Fred Warner forced a Jets turnover and the 49ers were back in business. The Niners were not able to move the ball and had to settle for a Jake Moody 46 yard field goal and San Francisco had the early lead 3-0.

Both defensive fronts were doing a bang up job to start. In the Jets third drive Rodgers started to connect with his receivers driving into the red zone. Last season the Jets only had a 35% success rate in the red zone but that all changed Monday night. This fired up Jets team executed a great drive downfield culminating in a touchdown and taking the lead 7-3. Jets Running back Breece Hall rushed for three yards and the score.

The 49ers running back Jordan Mason was having great start and Purdy started connecting with his receivers as the clock began to wind down. As the first quarter came to an end San Francisco had driven into Jets territory starting the second quarter on the Green Bay 29 yard line. The 49ers offense stalled out again on this drive having to settle for another field goal, a 51 yard Jake Moody kick which was good and it was a one point game 7-6 favoring the Jets.

At 6:54 in the second quarter the 49ers overcoming a couple of red zone penalties fought their way into the end zone taking back the lead 13-7. Jordan Mason had scored in the drive but it was called back. San Francisco kept plugging away finally finishing the drive with a two yard Deebo Samuel rush.

As the game progressed, San Francisco had thrown off the opening day jitters and began to dominate the game both offensively and defensively. The Niners front line was doing an exceptional job giving Purdy plenty of time to throw the ball.

As the second quarter came to an end the 49ers extended their lead with a third Jake Moody field goal; this one a 31 yard attempt. He was 3 for 3 and the 49ers took a 16-7 lead into the locker room at the half.

San Francisco had improved with every play since the first snap. At halftime there were already some impressive stats. Jordan Mason had been a force in the first half of the game. He had 11 carries for 74 yards and even turned in a five yard catch.

He did score a touchdown which was called back. Not bad for a guy who was played sparingly last season. He had 40 carries in 17 games for 206 yards and three touchdowns. When you do the math, that comes out to 2.4 carries per game but Monday night he is on course for a 100 yard game in this season opener.

Brock Purdy started really firing on all cylinders finishing the first half with 106 yards. In the second half, San Francisco would be looking to continue dominating this game.

The 49ers continued where they left off in the first half driving downfield on their opening drive of the second half. This time Jordan Mason scored the touchdown on a five yard rush and there would be no penalty to call it back .

San Francisco had taken an impressive lead 23-7. Any worries regarding the absence of Christian McCaffrey were dismissed by Jordan Mason loud and clear. Mid-way through the third quarter, the Niners had a second interception and so far in this game it was all San Francisco.

As the third quarter began to wind down San Francisco had a great drive going but it turned out to be another stalled drive deep in Jet territory having to settle for a fourth field goal. Jake Moody was four for four sending a 53 yard kick through the uprights extending the San Francisco lead 26-7.

With 1:39 left in the third quarter, Aaron Rodgers had a free play and took full advantage of it finding Allen Lazard for 36 yards and the touchdown. The penalty called for defensive offside was declined. The two-point conversion attempt failed and the score was 26-13 in favor of the 49ers. San Francisco would take that lead into the fourth quarter.

San Francisco would tack on a fifth field goal in the fourth quarter, a 23 yard kick followed by a sixth field goal at 4:19 for 42 yards and Jake Moody was six for six tonight. The Jets would score a touchdown with 25 ticks left on the clock.

A second two-point conversion attempt also failed. A 3 yard pass from Tyrod Taylor to Xavier Gipson capped off the evening. The final was 32-19 and San Francisco had eight straight scoring drives in this game.

What a great start for the 49ers. Brock Purdy finished the game going 19 of 29 for 231 yards but no touchdowns. Jordan Mason finished with 28 carries, 147 yards and one touchdown. That is over five yards per carry for Mason.

The Niners had to settle for a few too many field goals kicking six in this game. The good news is that kicker Jake Moody was perfect in this game. The San Francisco front line did a great job protecting Purdy and giving him a lot of time.

It was a disappointing showing for the Jets. So much more was expected with Rodgers leading the team. They had an impressive start but it all went downhill as the game wore on.

Game notes: The San Francisco 49ers on the “big stage” on Monday Night Football took on the Jets and defeated them with authority 32-19. Monday night the 49ers got a good look at all the starters that were not seen in the pre-season and did not see Christian McCaffrey on Monday night. The Niners stopped former Green Bay Packer and now Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers. The 49ers defense held Rogers to 167 yards.

Next Sunday San Francisco will travel to Minnesota to take on the Vikings who also won their first game of the season. Kickoff is scheduled for 10:00 AM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Jacobs 116 yards rushing helps Raiders get good field position against Jets

Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) tries to get out of the grip of New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) in second half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Nov 12, 2023 (AP News Photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich 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 Rich, 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 points 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.

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

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

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

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.