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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Warner made the difference with his interception return

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San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner (54) returns an interception in first half action at Levi Stadium on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, San Francisco 49ers Fred Warner returned a interception for a touchdown and quarterback Brock Purdy threw for a touchdown. Warner’s touchdown helped the 49ers in their 30-13 win at Levi Stadium on Sunday.

#2 Dave, after losing two straight games how much does this build confidence for winning in a game like that against the Patriots.

#3 The 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium. The Cardinals got a whooping from the Washington Commanders on Sunday 42-14. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray threw for 142 yard, went 16-22, and threw for one touchdown. Should this be another easy opportunity for the 49ers this Sunday?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders aim to string back to back wins in Denver at Mile High

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DJ Turner (18) gets a break away from the Cleveland Browns linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (6) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Tony, the Cleveland Browns opened up the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders Deshaun Watson for one yard pass to Blake Whiteheart. The Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins later hit a 56 yard field goal and it was 10-0.

#2 Raiders would answer back with when running back Tre Tucker would carry a three yarder for a touchdown and Daniel Carlson later would boot a 52 yarder to tie it up at half time 10-10.

#3 The Raiders would add on more scoring in the third quarter when Carlson kicked a 34 yarder for a field goal and DJ Turner carried for 18 yards putting the Raiders on top by ten 20-10.

#4 Fourth quarter the Raiders were able to hold off the Browns. The Browns recovered a Raiders fumble as the Browns Rodney McCleod ran it back 25 yards to cut the Raiders lead 20-16 as kicker Dustin Hopkins missed the extra point.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the Denver Broncos who just got by the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands Sunday 10-9 in a well played defensive game. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw 12 for 25 for 60 yards and one touchdown in the Denver win. This one will be in Denver next Sun Oct 6th. Your thoughts for these two teams.

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

49ers Take Care of Business Beating Patriots 30-13; Two game skid comes to an end

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New England Patriots quarterback Jacoby Brissett (7) is running out of day light and attempts to pass under pressure from the San Francisco 49ers defensive end Nick Bosa bottom and defensive end Yetur Gross-Matos (94) in second half action at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

After a couple of disappointing losses the San Francisco 49ers (2-2) worked their way through the recent injuries they have suffered beating the New England Patriots (1-3) in week four of the season 30-13 at Levi Stadium.

One of the outstanding players in this game continues to be Jordan Mason who in the absence of Christian McCaffrey has done a bang-up job. He finished this game with 123 rushing yards and 37 receiving yards on two catches.

He continues to impress. There is still no timeline for the return of McCaffrey although he is targeting an early November return after receiving some treatment in Germany that went extremely well.

Game recap: There was a lot of action for San Francisco kicker Jake Moody who scored the only six points of the opening quarter. Those two kicks came at the end of the first quarter. With 2:26 left on the clock, Moody kicked a short 22 yard field goal for the early 3-0 lead. Minutes later he kicked his second of the game, a 26 yard field goal and San Francisco took a 6-0 lead into the second quarter.

The 49ers were looking for some touchdowns as the second quarter got underway and they didn’t have to wait long. A minute into the second quarter Fred Warner returned an interception for San Francisco’s first touchdown of the game.

The extra point was good and the 49ers led 13-0 at 14:01. With 3:11 left in the half, the newly returned George Kittle caught a Brock Purdy pass for 12 yards, the touchdown and San Francisco was on a roll.

The Moody kick was good and the 49ers led 20-0. The Bucs would get on the scoreboard as the clock ran out on the first half. New England’s kicker Joey Slye kicked an amazing 63 yard field goal. The score at the half was 20-3 with San Francisco calling the shots in this game.

The Patriots got a far different start in the second half than the first. Quarterback Jacoby Brissett drove his team downfield in the third quarter culminating with a 5 yard pass to Austin Hooper for the touchdown.

The kick was good and this was a 20-10 game and it was hard not to look back at last week’s game where the 49ers gave up a double-digit lead. Not about to go there this week San Francisco’s next possession was textbook perfect.

Brock Purdy connected with Deebo Samuel for 53 yards down to the New England 17. Purdy followed that up with a short pass to Jordan Mason for 13 yards and Mason would finish up the drive with a four yard romp into the end zone for the touchdown.

Mason has been doing a spectacular job in the absence of Christian McCaffrey. San Francisco had taken a 27-10 lead turning this game back around in favor of the 49ers. The Patriots were unable to move the ball on their next possession and San Francisco had taken back control of this game.

We saw some great play from Brock Purdy in the fourth quarter. A ridiculous throw at 13:26 coupled with an unbelievable catch and the Purdy Jennings connection was working in the final quarter of this game, a pass for 45 yards.

San Francisco drove down to the New England 23 yard line but the Patriots intercepted a Purdy pass intended for Brandon Aiyuk on their own two yard line. New England had a little life and some decent time on the clock.

The 49ers defense had made life pretty miserable for Patriot quarterback Jacoby Brissett registering their fifth sack this one at the hands of Nick Bosa. The life that the Patriots felt after the interception was quickly snuffed out thanks to Bosa and the San Francisco defense.

With 4:58 left in the fourth quarter the 49ers extended their lead to 30-13. Jake Moody kicked his third field goal of the game for 41 yards and he had been perfect all day. The final score was 30-13 and San Francisco celebrated a great game, a great win.

The Niner defense stepped up big, and the offense had a banner day. Brock Purdy finished with 288 yards and a touchdown. Jordan Mason had another amazing game with 123 rushing yards on 24 carries. He also had a couple of catches for 37 yards.

When Christian McCaffrey returns to the field San Francisco could have some of the most dangerous weapons on the ground in the league. The San Francisco receiving core was on point. Jauan Jennings had three catches for 88 yards, Deebo Samuel also three catches for 58 yards, Bandon Aiyuk three catches for 48 yards and George Kittle four catches for 45 yards.

San Francisco now has a 2-2 record after a rough patch. They have worked through it and despite still missing a huge offensive weapon in Christian McCaffrey they are now on track. They did have three fumbles today recovering two of them.

That will not work against an elite team but they got away with it today. The defense finished with six sacks, 66 total tackles 40 of them solo; that’s some great defensive work. They handed the Patriots their third loss of the season.

Game notes: Sunday afternoon, the 49ers defeated the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium. After dropping their last two games; last week to the Los Angeles Rams who rallied from a double-digit deficit to win the game 27-24, and the week before that they lost to the Minnesota Vikings 23-17.

The 49ers avoided losing a third game in a row, especially a game that they have no business losing. Yes they have been hampered with injuries but Deebo Samuel and George Kittle are back on the field again for this game.

Next week the 49ers will take on the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium looking for their third win of the season. The Cardinals are struggling with losses to the Bills, the Lions and the Commanders.

Their only win this season was a rout of the Rams in week two 41-10. Cardinal quarterback Kyler Murray has had some disappointing games. Kickoff for this game next Sunday is scheduled for 1:05 PM and can be viewed on FOX TV.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders hold off Browns in 4th quarter for 20-16 win at Allegiant

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Tre Tucker (11) celebrates his touchdown run in the second quarter a three yard scamper against the Cleveland Browns at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 29, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, the Cleveland Browns opened up the first quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders Deshaun Watson for one yard pass to Blake Whiteheart. The Browns kicker Dustin Hopkins later hit a 56 yard field goal and it was 10-0.

#2 Raiders would answer back with when running back Tre Tucker would carry a three yarder for a touchdown and Daniel Carlson later would boot a 52 yarder to tie it up at half time 10-10.

#3 The Raiders would add on more scoring in the third quarter when Carlson kicked a 34 yarder for a field goal and DJ Turner carried for 18 yards putting the Raiders on top by ten 20-10.

#4 Fourth quarter the Raiders were able to hold off the Browns. The Browns recovered a Raiders fumble as the Browns Rodney McCleod ran it back 25 yards to cut the Raiders lead 20-16 as kicker Dustin Hopkins missed the extra point.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the Denver Broncos who just got by the New York Jets at Giants Stadium in the Meadowlands Sunday 10-9 in a well played defensive game. Broncos quarterback Bo Nix threw 12 for 25 for 60 yards and one touchdown in the Denver win. This one will be in Denver next Sun Oct 6th. Your thoughts for these two teams.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts after every Raiders home and away game during the 2025 season at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

MLB Headline podcast with Bruce Magowan: Giants Farhan admits he mishandled young pitchers; Also a look at 49ers and Raiders

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San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi’s job is reportedly on the rocks. Zaidi admitted that he mishandled the young pitchers on the staff this season (AP file photo)

MLB Headline podcast with Bruce Magowan:

#1 Bruce, talk about San Francisco Giants president Farhan Zaidi where do you see him ending up next season. Zaidi said Sunday that he has regret on how he handled the young pitchers.

#2 Farhan assembled the hiring of manager Bob Melvin and the singing of third baseman Matt Chapman but the Giants couldn’t get tracked and end up missing the post season.

#3 The Giants released during the season Jorge Soler, Luke Jackson, and Thairo Estrada do you think that was a mistake and how did that impact the line up.

#4 The San Francisco 49ers have lost two in a row and need to get back in the win column as they faced the New England Patriots on Sunday.

#5 The Raiders who defeated the Baltimore Ravens two weeks ago on a field goal and last week simply got beat convincingly by the Carolina Panthers and are taking on the Cleveland Browns in Vegas Sunday.

Bruce Magowan writes for the Bay Area Sports Guide and is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Will 49ers get NY Giants Darius Slayton in their wide receiver search

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The San Francisco 49ers might be interested in obtaining the services of New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton (86) to replace the injured 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Slayton is listed with a thumb injury for week 4 (file photo New York Times)

On the SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David taking a look at the some of the 49ers injuries we’ll start with running back Christian McCaffrey who is seeing a specialist in Germany for his Achillies tendinitis. 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says that he hopes that it will help seeing the specialist.

#2 The 49ers said they are looking to make a trade to find a replacement for wide receiver Deebo Samuel. Brandon Aiyuk is struggling and with Samuel out the 49ers are looking at making a move for the New York Giants wide receiver Darius Slayton. Slayton is listed with thumb injury for week 4. The 49ers are prepared to be without Samuel for the future.

#3 David, tight end George Kittle is out with hamstring soreness he sat for last Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Rams. Do you see him sitting out for this Sunday’s game against the New England Patriots.

Join David Zizmor for the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Panthers Dalton did a job on Raiders Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce adjusts his headphones as the Raiders were pounded by the Carolina Panthers for the first three quarters at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 The Carolina Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton was all the difference that the Panthers needed to defeat the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday at Allegiant Stadium and it wasn’t even close at least in the early minutes of the fourth quarter with a 33-7 lead.

#2 The Panthers came in 0-2 and Dalton was the shot in the arm that Carolina was looking for throwing for 319 yards, three touchdowns, and completing all his passing except for one.

#3 Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew was 18-28 for 214 yards. The Raiders entered Sunday’s game last in the running game with the Raiders averaging just 49 yards and a total of 55 yards.

#4 The Raiders offensive coordinator Luke Getsy was getting booed because the Raiders struggled in the first three quarters of the game. What might make Getsy look bad is Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Justin Fields as the Steelers are 3-0. Getsy was Fields offensive coordinator when they were on the Chicago Bears.

#5 The Raiders will kick off against the Cleveland Browns this Sunday. The Browns just got by the New York Giants for a win last Sunday. What are some of the things that you would expect from Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson?

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

Rams Shock San Francisco In Come From Behind Win 27-24

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Los Angeles Rams kicker Joshua Karty (16) celebrates with teammates after booting 37 yard field goal with two seconds left in the game to lift the Rams to a victory over the San Francisco 49ers at So Fi Stadium in Inglewood on Sun Sep 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Los Angeles Rams (1-2) Sunday at So Fi Stadium in the Southland had an awful opening quarter but they continued to plug away through the next three quarters. The San Francisco 49ers (1-2) had a 14-0 lead going into the second quarter.

After the first quarter, the 49ers looked as if they were going to steamroll the Rams with a 14-0 lead. Los Angeles just wouldn’t go away and stole this game from San Francisco in the final minute of the game. Brock Purdy finished with 288 passing yards, 41 rushing and three touchdowns. Jauan Jennings was on fire with 175 receiving yards.

Sunday afternoon an age-old rival welcomed the 49ers to SoFi Stadium the Rams who have really struggled to start the 2024 season with a loss to the Lions in overtime and a crushing loss last week to the Cardinals 41-10.

San Francisco has had their own struggles right now not only losing to the Vikings last week but also the loss of key players Deebo Samuel and George Kittle in that game. Kittle and Samuel joined Christian McCaffrey on the sidelines for Sunday’s game against the Rams.

Despite losing these players, the 49ers had the personnel to win this game especially with all the early struggles Los Angeles has been having but in the end that wasn’t to be.

The 49ers flexed their muscle in the first quarter scoring a touchdown at 11:12 for a 7-0 lead. Purdy connected with Jauan Jennings for 13 yards and the touchdown, The Jake Moody PAT was good and the 49ers had a great start in this game.

They closed out the first quarter with their second touchdown of the day taking a 14-0 lead. Brock Purdy connected with Jennings for a second time in this game for four yards and the six points. Moody kicked his second PAT of the game. Penalties were really hurting the Rams in the opening quarter in a less than impressive start for Los Angeles.

The Rams began to turn this game around in the second quarter. Rams Quarterback Matthew Stafford engineered a great drive downfield as the half began to wind down. He capped off the drive with a 15 yard pass to Kyren Williams who summersaulted his way into the end zone for the Rams first score of the game trailing 14-7. Los Angeles ran off a lot of clock with this 16 play possession.

With under a minute left in the half, San Francisco had an impressive drive underway. Purdy connected with Jennings for 11 yards followed by an 11 yard scramble by Purdy. San Francisco had their eye on a late half field goal when Purdy fumbled the ball, recovered by the Rams.

With 26 seconds left on the clock and three time outs, it was the Rams now looking for a field goal. There would be no field goal to end the first half for either team and the 49ers took a 14-7 lead into the locker room. San Francisco had come into the game guns blazing but the Rams had settled down in the second quarter evening the playing field.

San Francisco would start their first drive of the third quarter inside the Rams ten-yard-line. This was a lengthy drive culminating in a 31 yard Purdy to, who else, Jennings for their third touchdown of the game extending their lead to 21-7.

The Rams struck back scoring a touchdown at 3:53, a three yard Kyren WIliams rush, his second score of the game. The 49ers continued to hang onto the lead 21-14 going into the final quarter.

The 49ers had a 3rd and 1 to start the fourth quarter deep in Los Angeles territory on the Ram 18 yard line. When it looked like the Rams had forced a turnover, a review determined that San Francisco maintained possession of the ball and finished off this lengthy drive with a Jake Moody 26 yard field goal giving the 49ers a 24-14 lead with a lot of time left in the game.

The Rams went crazy offensively with Stafford completing pass after pass, four in total and with a first and goal on the San Francisco 15 Los Angeles was threatening. The 49ers had sacked Stafford pushing him from the eight yard line to the 15.

A touchdown was not in the cards for the Rams but a Joshua Karty 33 Yd Field Goal was successful and San Francisco would be looking to try to drain the clock as well as extending their 24-17 lead.

With three minutes left in the game, San Francisco’s kicker Karty was looking at a 57 yard attempt. The kick failed and Los Angeles had just under three minutes to tie up this game.

A 50 yard connection from Stafford to Tutu Atwell gave the Rams a first and goal at the San Francisco four yard line. It was Kyren Williams up the center for four yards, the extra point was good and we had a tie game at 24 in a crazy turnaround.

The 49ers had 1:51 to get within field goal range and win this game. San Francisco had a rough series unable to get even close to field goal range and had to give up the ball. Los Angeles had 42 seconds left on the clock after Xavier Smith returned the 49er punt to midfield.

The Rams drew a pass interference penalty and Los Angeles was in field goal range on the 49er 25 yard line in a shocking reverse of fortune. Joshua Karty made the 37 yard field Goal giving the Rams their first lead of the game. Los Angeles had not led for 59 minutes of this game but plugged away and came away with the 27-24 win.

San Francisco will be looking to re-group after this loss as they take on the New England Patriots in Santa Clara next Sunday. RIght now the projected date for Deebo Samuels’ return is next Sunday.

George Kittle’s return from a hamstring injury is still unknown. The loss of Samuel, Kittle and McCaffrey had a lot to do with this loss.

Kickoff for the next game Sunday Sep 29th is scheduled for 1:05 PM with the New England Patriots at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders fourth quarter scoring effort too late lose to Panthers 36-22 at Allegiant

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The Las Vegas Raiders running back Ameer Abdullah (8) is tackled by the Carolina Panthers linebacker Shaq Thompson (54)in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 22, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (1-2) for the most of Sunday’s game were getting trounced by the Carolina Panthers (1-2) up until early in the fourth quarter 33-7.

#2 The Panthers quarterback Andy Dalton pretty much put the game to bed early throwing for 319 yards, going 26-27 and throwing three touchdown passes.

#3 The Raiders defense just couldn’t shut down the Panthers as Carolina scored seven in the first quarter, 14 in the second quarter, six in the third quarter, and nine in the fourth quarter.

#4 The Raiders on offense came alive in the fourth quarter scoring 15 points on a 13 yard pass from quarterback Gardner Minshew who threw to Jakobi Meyers at 10:56 and quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw an eight yard pass to Tre Tucker with 56 seconds left in the game.

#5 The Raiders host the Cleveland Browns next Sun Sep 29 at Allegiant Stadium. The Browns lost their second game of the season to the New York Giants 21-15. The Browns are now 1-2. How do you see the Raiders chances against the Browns next Sunday with home field at Allegiant?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Defense held, Minshew and Carlson were key on offense in Baltimore win

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Las Vegas Raiders safety Marcus Epps (1) puts the tackle on the Baltimore Ravens wide receiver Zay Flowers (4) in first half action at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Sun Sep 15, 2024 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew led the Raiders with three scoring drives in fourth and critical last quarter of the game.

#2 Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson got off a 38 yarder with 27 seconds left in the game and the Raiders were able to get by a very tough Baltimore Ravens team 26-23.

#3 The Ravens looked like they had this one when running back Derrick Henry rushed for a touchdown to give the Ravens a ten point 23-13 lead with 12 minutes left in game.

#4 Minshew once again reached down and went for the gusto and led the Raiders with three scoring drives which was the huge difference coming back against one of the toughest teams in the NFL for the win.

#5 The Raiders host a struggling Carolina Panthers team that have lost their first two games of the season. The Panthers could be easy work for the Raiders having this game back at Allegiant Stadium and Minshew firing on all cylinders.

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