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San Francisco Wins Fifth in a Row at the Expense of the Seattle Seahawks 28-16

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Wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) does his thing after scoring a second half touchdown for the San Francisco 49ers against the Seattle Seahawks at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Dec 10, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and quarterback Brock Purdy spur the San Francisco 49ers (10-3) on to their fifth straight win beating the Seattle Seahawks (6-7) 28-16. San Francisco continues on their amazing path toward a post-season.

Sunday afternoon the 49ers welcomed the Seahawks to Levi’s Stadium. The 49ers are chasing the Philadelphia Eagles for the top seed in the National Football Conference. The Eagles play the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night football and no doubt all 49er eyes will be focused in on that result. An Eagle win could give Philadelphia a 70% chance to take the number one seed. Seattle also had a lot to play for as they chase a wild card spot. This was a huge game for both teams.

Game recap: The Seahawks took a 10-7 lead in the opening quarter. San Francisco took an early 7-0 lead when Jordan Mason rushed for three yards and the first score of the game. Seattle answered when wide receiver DK Metcalf tied up the game via a 31 yard pass from Drew Lock. The Seahawks would take the lead with 56 ticks left on the clock in the first quarter. Seattle kicker Jason Myers booted a 40 yard Field Goal for a 10-7 lead.

San Francisco struck first with a Jordan Mason rushing touchdown for three yards. Seattle would answer with not only a touchdown but a field goal to end the first quarter. DK Metcalf caught a 31 yard pass from Drew Lock at 9:44. The Seahawks would end the quarter with a 40 yard field goal courtesy of Jason Myers for a 10-7 lead going into the second quarter.

San Francisco would take the lead in the second quarter 14-10. Deebo Samuel caught a 54 yard pass from Brock Purdy. The 49er defense was solid in the quarter keeping Seattle out of the end zone and off the scoreboard. San Francisco took the 14-10 lead into the locker room at the half.

Both teams scored touchdowns in the third quarter. San Francisco extended their lead in the early minutes of the quarter. Deebo Samuel found the end zone for the second time in this game via a one yard rush for a 21-10 49er lead.

The Seahawks answered with 24 seconds left in the third quarter. Lock found Colby Parkinson for 25 yards and the touchdown. Seattle attempted a two-point conversion that failed. The Seahawks still trailed 21-16 but they were still very much in this game.

The 49ers nailed the coffin shut on the Seahawks in the opening minutes of the final quarter. George Kittle caught a 44 yard pass from Purdy extending their lead to 28-16. The San Francisco 49ers defense held fast through the remainder of the fourth quarter keeping the Seahawks off the scoreboard. The final was 28-16.

This was a terrific game for quarterback Brock Purdy who threw a career-high of 368 yards and two touchdowns. With so much talent surrounding him, all Purdy has to do is get the ball in their hands and they do the rest. Wonder kid Christian McCaffrey rushed for 145 yards.

The receiving corp was on fire with Deebo Samuel finishing with 149 yards and one touchdown. Samuel also had a rushing touchdown. Brandon Alyuk had 126 receiving yards and George Kittle hit pay dirt in the fourth quarter catching a 44 yard Brock pass for the final score of 28-16.

Next Sunday the 49ers will take on the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. The Cardinals are struggling with a record of 3-10 but always present a threat with quarterback Kyler Murray at the helm. San Francisco will be looking for their sixth win in a row. Kickoff for this game is scheduled for 1:05 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Lowest scoring NFL game since 2007 as Raiders get shutout 3-0 at Allegiant

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Minnesota Vikings kicker Greg Joseph boots a 36 yarder to get the Vikings the game winning score in the fourth quarter against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Dec 10, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 The Los Vegas Raiders and Minnesota Vikings played to the lowest score 3-0 in 16 years. It was Vikings kicker Greg Joseph’s 36 yard field goal with 1:57 left in the fourth quarter that won it for the Vikings.

#2 It was the first time since Nov 26, 2017 when the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Miami Dolphins 3-0 that a 3-0 game was played.

#3 You have to go all the way back to World War II when there was a 0-0 game that was between the New York Giants and Detroit Lions on Nov 7, 1943.

#4 The Vikings had 230 total yards in total offense and the Raiders finished with 201 of total offensive yards. Joshua Dobbs the Vikings quarterback was replace by Nick Mullens who got the Vikings in scoring position for Joseph’s game winning field goal.

#5 The Raiders try again in four short days as they host the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

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

Vikings win an ugly defensive showcase 3-0 over Raiders

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Minnesota Viking Ivan Pace Jr. celebrated his game clinching interception with his teammates in his team’s 3-0 win over the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on Sunday DEC 10, 2023. (Minnesota Vikings)

by Marko Ukalovic

LAS VEGAS — The scoreboard operator didn’t do much to earn his paycheck at Allegiant Stadium.

In a game where both teams defenses dominated for 60 minutes, the Minnesota Vikings beat the Las Vegas Raiders 3-0 in an ugly played game on Sunday afternoon down in the desert.

Las Vegas has lost three games in a row with their slim playoff hopes slipping farther away. Minnesota snapped its two-game losing streak as it battles for one of the final Wild Card berths in the NFC.

Minnesota (6-6) went three and out in its first drive as Raiders 2023 first round draft pick Tyree Wilson recorded his second sack of the season when he sacked Vikings quarterback Josh Dobbs on a 3rd and 5.

Las Vegas (5-7) was able to generate a couple of first downs on its first two drives but penalties on each drive stalled them out near midfield as Minnesota’s defense forced back-to-back punts.

It was not a first half to write home about as the scoreless 30 minutes featured seven sacks, two by Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby, and just 184 combined yards of offense.

“Yeah it’s frustrating,” Raiders wide receiver Jacobi Meyers said regarding the offense being shutout. “We’re not happy. We’re not going to come in here and celebrate because we got shutout. Everybody has got to look at themselves in the mirror, accept what they did wrong and try to correct it.”

All-pro wide receiver Justin Jefferson returned to action since he suffered a hamstring injury back in week 4. His day only last two drives with two catches for 27 yards. Jefferson jumped up in the air to snag his second reception when he hit by Nate Hobbs and suffered a chest injury. He did not finish the game and was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation.

Just when it looked like Las Vegas was going to break the deadlock on its first possession of the second half after a 38-yard reception to Hunter Renfroe that put the ball at the Vikings 11-yard line. Renfroe fumbled on a screen pass three plays later that was recovered by Mekhi Blackmon at the 16-yard line.

“It sucks, you know it sucks”, Crosby said regarding the Raiders best defensive performance of the season in a loss. “We do this sh*t all year, training all year. I put everything I had into this game. It’s super frustrating but at the end of the day, you gotta show up and get better. I know that’s what I’m going to do, and these guys will do the same thing.”

Nick Mullens replaced Dobbs at quarterback in the fourth quarter. Dobbs finished 10 of 23 for 63 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

The scoreboard finally changed with 1:57 remaining in the game when Greg Joesph kicked a 36-yard field goal for the game’s only points.

Ivan Pace Jr. sealed the game for the Vikings when he intercepted Aiden O’Connell at the Raiders 34-yard line with 1:52 left in the fourth quarter.

Mullens, who led the game winning drive, finished 9 of 13 for 83 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Alexander Mattison led all rushers with 66 yards on 10 carries. Tight end TJ Hockenson led the Vikings in receiving with five catches for 53 yards.

O’Connell was 21 of 32 for 171 yards with no touchdowns to go along with his interception. Josh Jacobs, who left the game in the fourth quarter with a knee injury finished with just 34 yards on 13 carries. Davante Adams, who did not meet with the media after the game, led the Raiders in receiving with seven catches for 53 yards.

GAME NOTES: Las Vegas finished 3-for-14 on third down conversions. Minnesota went 8-for-20.

UP NEXT: Las Vegas hosts the Los Angeles Chargers on Thursday Night Football 12/14 at 5:15pm at Allegiant Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers looking for fifth straight win face Seahawks Sunday at Levis

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The San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey charges up field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 3, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers scored touchdowns on six straight possessions in a 42-19 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

#2 It didn’t look like it was going to be a cakewalk by San Francisco (9-3) after the opening 15 minutes. The Eagles defense held the 49ers potent offense to -6 yards in total offense.

#3 Once the second quarter got underway, so did the 49ers offense. Quarterback Brock Purdy led an 11 play 85-yard drive that accumulated with a Brandon Aiuyk two-yard touchdown reception with 7:10 left in the second quarter.

#4 Dre Greenlaw ejected from the game with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter after body slamming Davonta Smith to the ground after a 13-yard reception. Greenlaw made contact with the Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro, who was also ejected from the game. DiSandro is banned from the sidelines during this Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

#5 San Francisco returns home for an NFC West battle with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday 12/10 at 1:05pm at Levi’s Stadium.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Shanahan had faith in team going into Philadelphia

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The San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is pursued by the Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 3, 2023 (AP News photo)

On SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had confidence that the 49ers could hold off the Philadelphia Eagles and they did coming back strong with a 42-19 thrashing of the Eagles at Lincoln Financial in Philadelphia.

#2 Going into this game there were some doubt the 49ers could win this game but 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was pretty much able to do what he wanted to do from time to pass and to keep the football.

#3 The Seattle Seahawks come calling to Levi Stadium this Sun Dec 10. The Seahawks are 6-6 and lost their last game in a high offensive game 41-35 against the Dallas Cowboys. David how do you see the Seahawks and 49ers finishing business on Sunday.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders take on a low scoring Vikings team on Sunday

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Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) goes on the run away from Las Vegas Raiders linebacker Devine Deablo (5) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Kansas City on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 How important was it for the Raiders to have had last Sunday as a bye week. The Raiders have lost four of their last six games.

#2 Last game for the Raiders on Sun Nov 26th they got pushed around in their own house with the Kansas City Chiefs scoring twice in the second quarter and picking up another ten points in the fourth quarter wiping out the Raiders 31-17.

#3 Rich when you look at the Raiders trying to get at Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes and yet and still he gets all day to throw how frustrating has that got to be for Raiders head coach Antonio Pierce.

#4 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 248 yards and a touchdown he didn’t suffer an interception what did he lack on offense against the Chiefs in the loss?

#5 The Raiders are back this Sun Dec 10th at Allegiant. How do you see O’Connell throwing against a Minnesota Vikings defense that struggled last week on Monday Night Football against the Chicago Bears?

Rich Perez filled in for Tony Renteria on the Raiders podcast heard each Tuesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers get their revenge in NFC Championship rematch in 42-19 win over Eagles

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San Francisco 49ers receiver Deebo Samuel runs for one of his three touchdowns in his team’s 42-19 victory over the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field on Sunday DEC 3, 2023. (San Francisco 49ers)

by Marko Ukalovic

Revenge is a dish best served cold.

The San Francisco 49ers scored touchdowns on six straight possessions in a 42-19 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

San Francisco has won four games in a row as they have their sights on the number one seed in the NFC. Philadelphia lost for just the second time this season.

It didn’t look like it was going to be a cakewalk by San Francisco (9-3) after the opening 15 minutes. The Eagles defense held the 49ers potent offense to -6 yards in total offense.

Philadelphia (10-2) had two red zone possessions in the first quarter but San Francisco’s stout defense bent but didn’t break as they held the Eagles to two Jake Elliot field goals, a 26 and 39 yarder.

Once the second quarter got underway, so did the 49ers offense. Quarterback Brock Purdy led an 11 play 85-yard drive that accumulated with a Brandon Aiuyk two-yard touchdown reception with 7:10 left in the second quarter.

The 49ers went up 14-6 with 38 second remaining in the first half. Christian McCaffery’s two-yard rushing touchdown, his 12th of the season, finished off a 10 play 90-yard drive.

San Francisco kept the momentum on its side as it scored its on third straight offensive drive to start the second half. Deebo Samuel started his big day with an end around for a 12-yard rushing touchdown, his fourth of the season.

Dre Greenlaw ejected from the game with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter after body slamming Davonta Smith to the ground after a 13-yard reception. Greenlaw made contact with the Eagles head of security, who was also ejected from the game.

Philadelphia made it a one score game when quarterback Jalen Hurts scored with a “tush push” from the one-yard line with 6:51 remaining in the third quarter. That would be as close as it would get for the home team.

San Francisco once again answered on its next drive. Purdy connected with Samuel on a short pass up the middle. Samuel broke a tackle and raced down the field for a 48-yard touchdown reception, with 43 of them after the catch, for his second touchdown of the game.

The 49ers put the game away when Jauan Jennings broke a tackle on an out route for an 18-yard touchdown reception for a 35-13 lead with 10:50 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Hurts left the game at the end of the third quarter for a concussion protocol. Backup quarterback Marcus Mariota took over for four plays on the Eagles first drive in the fourth quarter. Hurts came back to throw a two-yard touchdown reception to Smith.

The 49ers put the finishing touch on their impressive victory when Samuel took a wide receiver screen and ran it 46 yards for his second receiving touchdown and third overall of the game. Samuel finished with four catches for 116 yards and chipped in 22 yards on the ground on three carries.

Purdy was 19 of 27 for 314 yards with four touchdowns and no interceptions. He finished with a QB rating of 148.8. McCaffery led all rushers with 93 yards on 17 carries to go along with his touchdown. Tight end George Kittle contributed four catches for 68 yards.

Hurts went 26 of 45 for 298 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions. He also led the Eagles in rushing with 20 yards on six carries. A.J Brown led Philadelphia in receiving with eight catches for 114 yards. Smith chipped in nine catches for 96 yards.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 8-for-11 on third down conversion. Philadelphia was 8-for-15.

The 49ers improved to 22-14-1 all-time against the Eagles, including 12-6-1 on the road.  

San Francisco has won 4 of the previous 6 regular season matchups against Philadelphia.  

The Niners improved to 2-2 against the Eagles and 8-7 against the NFC East, including 3-0 in 2023 under head coach Kyle Shanahan.  

UP NEXT: San Francisco returns home for an NFC West battle with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday 12/10 at 1:05pm at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Niners second chance at Eagles in NFL’s best showcase game of 2023

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) prepares to throw a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink in Seattle on Thursday Night Football on Nov 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe over the last year since 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was injured in the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia had surgery and recovered and you look at his body of work since that time how serious is he now considered a potential Super Bowl quarterback?

#2 You’ve watched film of Purdy trying to throw under pressure. The Eagles opposing lineman finds a hole which could lead to a sack but yet and still Purdy is able to get his pass down field and in crucial times complete the passes.

#3 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has such great support from his offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and quarterbacks coach Shane Steichen. Shanahan said they have quality play calling from dropbacks, play actions, RPOs, the quarterback run game and the regular run game.

#4 The Eagles are a 10-1 team. They showed they’re a big physical team all season long and the 49ers got a look at them last season in the NFC Championship game. Do you see the Eagles as that same intimidating team or even better than last season’s team?

#5 Joe do you find this Sunday’s game in Philadelphia no doubt to be the 49ers toughest game of the season and how much is this game is a must win for San Francisco?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Eagles and Jalen Hurts stand at the top of the NFC at 10-1

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He can do it all the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) seen after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, how difficult do you see it for the San Francisco 49ers facing the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia this Sunday. The Eagles have virtually been impossible to penetrate and can run up the score.

#2 What do you see the 49er having as their best weapons to have a chance to beat the Eagles?

#3 As you see it with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy under center and once again the Eagles defensive line who literally did damage to Purdy and the 49ers in last season’s NFC Championship game do you see Purdy getting the protection and timing to get the ball their receivers.

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

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