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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: McDaniels says Garoppolo’s  prognosis is better but could miss game in Chicago Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) is hit by the New England Patriots linebacker Jahlani Tavai in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the LV Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) and head coach Josh McDaniels says he’s received encouraging news that quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo is getting better from his back injury he got last Sunday against the New England Patriots and had to leave the game.

#2 Garoppolo had to leave the game at half time in an ambulance to get his back checked out. According to McDaniels the back has improved and said that the Raiders will try and do all the right things before they move forward with Garoppolo.

#3 Garoppolo might still have to sit out against the Chicago Bears and he’ll be replaced by back up quarterback Brian Hoyer.

#4 Tony, just wanted to get your impressions of the job Hoyer did in the second half of the game throwing 102 yards and going 6 for 10 in passing.

#5 The Bears (1-5) have been struggling they lost their last game to the Minnesota Vikings 19-13. The Bears used quarterbacks Tyson Bagent and Justin Fields but just couldn’t get by the Vikings. How do you see this match up in Chicago for the Raiders this Sunday at 10:00AM PT?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Will injuries play a huge part for 49ers in Minnesota on Monday Night Football?

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel is suffering from a shoulder injury will he get back in the line up for Mon Oct 23, 2023 against the Minnesota Vikings (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, in the 49ers last game basically it was a matter of injuries, poor execution and spotty defense.

#2 Talk about how the 49ers injuries of Christian McCaffrey with an Oblique and rib and Deebo Samuel with a shoulder injury, Dre Greenlaw (hamstring), left tackle Trent Williams (low ankle sprain), and safety George Odum (quadriceps), how much did their injuries impact their game against the Cleveland Browns.

#3 Dave, take a look at the 49ers next game in Minnesota do you see them having the same struggles as they did in Cleveland against the Minnesota Vikings on Monday Night Football Oct 23?

Join David for the 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Defense Finishes Off Patriots With a Late Game Safety 21-17

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (8) tries to gain some ground on New England cornerback CJ Jackson (29) first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Las Vegas Raiders defense stepped up, and stepped up big in the final 1:47 of the fourth quarter. The Raiders were clinging onto a 19-17 lead. The Patriots had the ball but the Raiders defense forced them deep into their own territory. The Raiders defense closed out this game in the end zone with a safety courtesy of Maxx Crosby and Bilal Nichols in a 21-17 win. The Raiders have now won back to back games.

The Las Vegas Raiders (3-3) took on a struggling New England Patriot team (1-5) Sunday afternoon at Allegiant Stadium. Neither team is having a stellar season this year and the Raiders reached .500 are in third place behind second place Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC West with the Chargers still to play on Monday Night Football. The Raiders have lost some close games this season and Sunday’s game against the Patriots was no exception.

Patriots-Raiders post game recap: It was a defensive first quarter with a single score, a Raider field goal at 6:54, for a 3-0 lead going into the second quarter.

The Raiders extended their lead in the second quarter. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo found Jakobi Meyers for 12 yards and the touchdown. The extra point was good and Las Vegas had a 10-0 lead to start the second quarter. The Patriots got on the scoreboard at 8:38 via a 43 yard field goal and they had cut into the Raiders lead 10-3.

As the game went into the half, the Raiders had tacked on a second field goal now leading 13-3. Garoppolo was hurt in the closing minutes of the second quarter after having a very efficient first half of football. He was 14 of 22 for 162 yards and one interception. He was transported to a local hospital with a possible back injury. Back-up quarterback Brian Hoyer replaced Garoppolo under center to start the third quarter. He had not thrown a single pass this season.

New England had won the coin toss and deferred to the second half. The Patriots had a successful opening drive in the third quarter. They had not scored a touchdown in 12 quarters but that all changed when Ezekiel Elliott rushed up the middle for two yards and the Patriots finally had scored a touchdown after quite a drought.

New England now trailed the Raiders by a field goal 13-10. The Raiders Daniel Carlson kicked his third field goal of the day, a 30 yard kick giving Las Vegas a 16-10 lead.

Back-up quarterback Hoyer delivered the Raiders longest pass of the season in the third quarter, a 48-yard strike to Tre Tucker which set up the field goal attempt. The Raiders had been in the red zone twice in the second half; once in the third quarter and as it turned out once in the fourth.

Carlson was having a banner day kicking his fourth field goal, this one a 24 yarder, and the Raiders had a 19-10 lead. Las Vegas needed their defense to protect their lead and hand the Patriots their fifth loss of the season.

The Patriots had a great deal of success in the air in the fourth quarter putting together a great drive that would take, unfortunately for them, 9:30 off the game clock. A quarterback hit by the Raiders’ Maxx Crosby put this game in real jeopardy giving the Patriots a first and goal.

New England scored the touchdown and the Raiders would have to fight for this win leading by the slimmest of margins 19-17 with 3:36 left in the game. Las Vegas could not keep their final drive going and the Patriots had one final chance with 2:23 left on the clock and no timeouts.

A Raider win would be in the hands of their defense as this game went down to the wire. Las Vegas closed out this game in Crosby style stuffing Patriot quarterback Mac Jones in the end zone for the safety and a 21-17 lead and that was the ball game.

So much went down in this game from start to finish. The Raiders had a nice first half unfortunately culminating in the injury of Garoppolo right before half time. The fact that he went to a local hospital right after the injury does not bode well for Las Vegas.

Yes the Raiders won this game but they settled for four field goals while inside the red zone. This does not often win a lot of games. Hoyer had some really nice passes although failed to find the end zone. He did drive the team downfield a couple of times which culminated in two field goals. The Raiders’ defense came up huge in that final Patriots drive with the safety and the 21-17 win.

Next week the Raiders will travel to Chicago to take on another struggling team, the Bears. The Raiders will possibly be playing without Garoppolo and in that event Hoyer will take his place after looking pretty good in the Patriot game. Kick off at Soldier Field is at 10:00AM PT on Sun Oct 22.

Hoyer did not score any touchdowns in today’s game but he also had not thrown a single pass this season. It was a decent game for him and now he has some invaluable time with the team in game day situation. This is yet another game that Las Vegas has the ability to win and they should come into the game with a lot of confidence after today’s win.

49ers suffer first loss of the season in ugly 19-17 display with Browns

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San Francisco 49ers defensive tackle Kelvin Givens makes a tackle on Cleveland Browns running back Jerome Ford at FirstEnergy Stadium on Sunday OCT 15, 2023. (Kym Fortino-San Francisco 49ers)

by Marko Ukalovic

In a game that was marred with penalties, turnovers, and missed opportunities, the San Francisco 49ers suffered its first regular season defeat in over a season in a 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns on Sunday afternoon at First Energy Stadium

San Francisco played their worst game in the past 16 games as they amassed 12 penalties for 105 yards, two of them which continued the eventual game winning field goal drive by Cleveland.

“We just made too many mistakes,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said.

The 49ers suffered more than its first regular season loss since October 23, 2022, against the Kansas City Chiefs. Star players Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffery did not finish the game as they suffered shoulder and oblique injuries respectively. Also, all-pro tackle Trent Williams played with an injured leg when it was rolled up on in the second half.

The Browns defense made 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy look human as they and the rainy weather made life hell for 2022’s Mr. Irrelevant throughout the ballgame. Purdy threw his first interception of the season that was a direct result of the Browns pass rush. He also had trouble gripping the ball as he fumbled trying to the throw the ball but was able to recover it for a loss.

“As an offense, we played into their hands a bit too much to get the win,” Trent Williams said.

The game start for the 49ers could have not been better. Purdy led a five play 84-yard scoring drive when he connected with McCaffery for a 13-yard touchdown reception to give an early 7-0 lead. Then on Cleveland’s opening possession Fred Warner intercepted quarterback PJ Walker, who was starting for injured Deshaun Watson, and returned it 32 yards to the Browns 26-yard line.

“We definitely didn’t underestimate them, but they played better than us,” Nick Bosa said.

San Francisco wasn’t able to capitalize as rookie kicker Jake Moody missed a 54-yard field goal, in what was a foreshadow for the end of the game.

After a Moody 25-yard field goal, Cleveland marched down the field 83 yards in just five plays that was finished off with a Kareem Hunt direct snap 16-yard rushing touchdown.

The Browns shutout the 49ers in the third quarter while getting two field goals from kicker Dustin Hopkins to gain its first lead of the game 13-10.

The 49ers defense took back control of the game early in the fourth quarter when Deommodore Lenior intercepted Walker and returned the ball 28 yards to the Browns 8-yard line. The ensuing next play Jordan Mason cashed in the turnover with an eight-yard rushing touchdown.

Cleveland kept chipping away as Hopkins kicked two more fields in the fourth quarter. His fourth from 29-yards out with 1:40 left in the game gave the Browns a 19-17 lead.

Purdy then led the 49ers down the field that included a 25-yard reception by wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk and a Jauan Jennings nine-yard reception to convert a third down conversion. However, Moody’s 41-yard field goal attempt sailed wide right with :06 left to seal the Niners fate.

Walker finished 18-of-24 for 192 yards with no touchdowns to go along with his two interceptions. Wide receiver Amari Cooper, who was the offensive catalyst for Cleveland with clutch catches in the fourth quarter, led all receivers with four catches for 108 yards. Jerome Ford chipped in 84 yards on 17 carries.

Purdy, who had his worst game of his pro career, went 12-of-27 for just 125 yards with one touchdown and an interception. Aiuyk led the 49ers in receiving with four catches for 76 yards. McCaffery, despite not playing in the fourth quarter, led San Francisco in rushing with 43 yards on 11 carries.

Newly acquired defensive end Randy Gregory had a sack and three tackles in the game.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 3-for-12 on third down conversion. Cleveland went 3-for-13.

San Francisco had its 8th-consecutive regular season game where they have scored on the opening drive of a game, dating back to Week 16 of 2022 [at LV (1/1/23)], which is the team’s longest streak in at least 45 seasons, according to the Elias Sports Bureau.

The 49ers has scored 38 points on opening drives this season (5 TDs & 1 FG). 

McCaffrey’s 15-consecutive games with a TD tie HOF RB John Riggins and HOF RB O.J. Simpson for the 2nd-most consecutive games (postseason included) with a TD in NFL history. 

UP NEXT: San Francisco concludes its two-game road trip with a Monday Night Football matchup with the Minnesota Vikings on 10/23 at 5:20pm at U.S. Bank Stadium.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Garoppolo leaves in ambulance; Raiders hang onto beat Patriots 21-17 in Vegas

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New England Patriots linebacker Anfernee Jennings puts a tackle on Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) in first half action at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Oct 15, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 It was a close one but the Las Vegas Raiders were able to hold off Bill Bellichick and the New England Patriots at Allegiant Stadium with a four point 21-17 win on Sunday.

#2 Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo left with a back injury after the first half. Garoppolo in the first half went 14-22 for 162 yards, one touchdown and one interception. Did Garoppolo look like he was in any discomfort in that first half?

#3 Brian Hoyer came into relieve for Garoppolo, Hoyer went 6-10 for 102 yards, no touchdowns and on interceptions. The Raiders held up and now have won back to back games. The Raiders defeated the Green Bay Packers in their last game 17-13.

#4 The Raiders have to be happy ending a six game streak in games not scoring more than 20 points getting 21 Sunday against the Patriots. The Raiders are now 3-3 reaching .500.

#5 The Raiders head to Chicago where Hoyer will face his former teammates the Bears at Soldier Field in Chicago. Hoyer played for the Bears in 2016 will be at his former stomp next Sunday for a 10:00 AM kick off.

Join Rich following all Raiders home and away action for the Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Browns Watson to sit out Sunday against 49ers

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Cleveland Browns quarterback DeShaun Watson will sit out this Sun Oct 15, 2023 against the San Francisco 49ers in Cleveland for week 6. (AP file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy in his last game threw 17-24 for 252 yards, and four touchdowns there is little doubt that Purdy is on a roll and is one of the keys to why the 49ers are 5-0.

#2 Last game for tight end George Kittle who scored three touchdowns and was the key factor why the 49ers won the game against the Dallas Cowboys.

#3 Christian McCaffrey who had a multi touchdown game against the Arizona Cardinals and against the Cowboys he got one touchdown but the win was more important to McCaffrey.

#4 The 49ers got some great defense against the Cowboys and Dak Prescott and it shows when you hold them to only ten points in a lopsided game.

#5 49ers are in Cleveland on Sunday and the Browns once again will be without quarterback Deshaun Watson who is out with right rotator cuff contusion. Watson could miss multiple games and the Browns won’t play him until he’s pain free.

Join J Hawkes for the 49ers podcasts each Saturday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders just get by Packers for second win of season 17-13

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The Las Vegas Raiders Robert Spillane is congratulated by teammates after intercepting a pass against the Green Bay Packers at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football Oct 9, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) just got by by an eye lash with a three point win over the Green Bay Packers (2-3) at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas 17-13. It was the Raiders first win at home this season.

#2 Raider quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo went 21-30 for 204 yards, one touchdown and one interception. It may not have been a career setting day for Jimmy G but it was a very welcome win.

#3 Tony, talk about how running back Josh Jacobs made a difference in the running game with 21 carries for 69 yards and a touchdown.

#4 The Packers were ahead 13-10 into the fourth quarter and the Raiders got a crucial touchdown on a two yard carry by Josh Jacobs that held up for the four point win.

#5 Next Sunday the Raiders host the New England Patriots who suffered one of their toughest loses after having years of success losing to the New Orleans Saints 34-0. Can the Raiders put together another win against the Pats or will the Patriots come out and turn it around for a win?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Robertson’s interception saves Raiders in a razor close finish against Green Bay

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The Las Vegas Raiders Amik Robertson (21) picks off a pass in front of the Green Bay Packers Christian Watson (9). Robertson prevented Watson from catching the go ahead score and most likely would have extended the Raiders losing streak to four games at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Monday Night Football Oct 9, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich, how big was it for the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) to intercept Green Bay Packers (2-3) quarterback Jordan Love three times.

#2 Talk about two key defensive players for the Raiders linebacker Robert Spillane who intercepted Love twice and cornerback Amik Robertson who intercepted Love in the end zone to prevent the Raiders from losing the game and hold onto the win.

#3 The Raiders came back to Allegiant for Monday Night Football and stopped their three game losing streak on national TV. Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels had to be pleased that the bleeding has stopped.

#4 McDaniels said in his post game press conference that it was the kind of game that the Raiders were just grinding it out and it was that kind of game for four quarters.

#5 The Raiders now look to try to get to .500 as they host the New England Patriots who took an embarrassing loss to the New Orleans Saints in their last game on Sunday getting shutout 34-0 on their on home field at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. Patriots-Raiders kick off at Sun Oct 15th at Allegiant Stadium at 1:05pm PT. How do you see this match up?

Rich Perez does the Raiders analysis each week following each Raiders home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders End Three-Game Losing Streak Beating Packers 17-13

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The Green Bay Packers Rudy Ford (20) tries to hold back the Las Vegas Raiders Jakobi Meyers (16) Meyers was able to score in the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Mon Oct 9, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Raiders Amik Robertson bid the Packers “good night” intercepting a Jordan Love pass in the end zone with 1:12 left in the game and breaking their three game losing streak. The final was 17-13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

The Packers took a 3-0 lead into the second quarter. Anders Carlson had made a first quarter 37 Yard field goal for the early lead.

The Raiders took the lead in the second quarter scoring twice. With four minutes left in the half Jakobi Meyers caught a nine yard pass from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo taking a 7-3 lead. With a nice defensive effort, the Raiders got the ball back and were able to get to within field goal range with 2:32 left in the second quarter. Daniel Carlson made a 26 yard field goal giving Las Vegas a 10-3 lead after two quarters.

The Packers would tie up this game mid-way through the third quarter when A.J. Dillon rushed for five yards and the touchdown. It was a new ball game 10-10. At 5:16 Carlson kicked a 22 yards Field Goal taking back the lead for the Raiders 13-10.

The Raiders Josh Jacobs would rush for two yards and the touchdown to open the fourth quarter pushing their lead to 17-13. The Packers put together a nice drive in the final two minutes of this game. Green Bay Quarterback Jordan Love went for broke throwing into the end zone with 1:12 left in the game.

Raider CB Amik Robertson put the finishing touches in this game intercepting that pass and that was the ball game 17-13. Coming into this game the Raiders only had one pick all season and tonight they intercepted three times.

Jimmy Garoppolo had one interception but he also threw for 208 yards and a touchdown. RB Josh Jacobs rushed for 69 yards and Meyers had 75 receiving yards. WR Davante Adams was only targeted four times and finished with 45 yards.

Raiders post game notes: Monday night the Las Vegas Raiders (2-3) were on the national stage taking on the Green Bay Packers (2-3). Last week the Raiders are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Chargers 24-17. The Chargers scored two touchdowns in the second quarter of that game which made all the difference in the Las Vegas loss.

The Packers also lost last weekend in their matchup with the Detroit Lions 34-20. The Raiders have lost three games in a row and want to get back on the winning track especially since they are playing at Allegiant Stadium. Raiders fans have not had much to cheer about and Las Vegas would change all that Monday night.

Next Sun Oct 15th the Raiders will take on the New England Patriots playing a second game at Allegiant looking to even their season record. Kickoff is scheduled for at 1:05 PM.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Purdy makes it look easy with 4 TD passes SF coasts to 5-0 record

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) had enough protection from the offensive line and was able to fire four scores to his receivers as the 49ers waltzed to a convincing win over the visiting Dallas Cowboys at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 8, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, there’s no cooling off San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy he threw four touchdowns passes and help lead the 49ers burying the Dallas Cowboys at Levi Stadium on Sunday Night Football 42-10.

#2 Joe three of Purdy’s four touchdown passes were to tight end George Kittle.

#3 Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott was running for his life all game long, talk about the pressure the 49ers defense put on Prescott.

#4 49ers left tackle Trent Williams said it was great going against the No.1 defense in the football and it was a test for the offense as the 49ers go up to 5-0 to complete week five.

#5 It’s off to Cleveland for week 6 against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns lost their last game against the Baltimore Ravens 28-3 in Cleveland dropping their record to 2-2. The Browns have struggled offensively and quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson has his work cut out for him against the 49ers defense.

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