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McCaffery’s 4 touchdown day paces the 49ers in 35-16 rout of Cardinals

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffery leaps off an Arizona Cardinals defender on his to way a touchdown at Levi’s Stadium on Sunday OCT 1, 2023. (San Francisco 49ers)

by Marko Ukalovic

Christian McCaffery set a franchise record on Sunday.

McCaffery scored four touchdowns for the San Francisco 49ers who dominated from start to finish in a 35-16 blowout victory over the Arizona Cardinals in an NFC West divisional showdown on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium.

The All-Pro running back set a new 49ers record for scoring a touchdown in 13 consecutive games, breaking the old mark of 12 set by Jerry Rice, when he scored his first rushing touchdown with 9:07 left in the first quarter on a one-yard scamper that completed an eight play 62-yard opening drive.

San Francisco has started the season 4-0 for the first time since 2019. Arizona dropped to 1-3 on the season.

McCaffery and the 49ers offense had its way with Arizona as they dominated the line of scrimmage that allowed for a fun day on the field. San Francisco went up 14-0 early in the second quarter when quarterback Brock Purdy pitched the ball back to McCaffery who rushed 18 yards for his second rushing touchdown.

After a Matt Prater 38-yard field goal, the 49ers marched back down the field on a five play 75-yard drive that concluded with Purdy connecting with McCaffery on a six-yard touchdown reception to give San Francisco a comfortable 21-3 lead.

“Yeah, it would’ve been nice”, said McCaffery with a laugh when asked if had campaigned to get a fifth touchdown late in the game. “He’s (49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan) obviously got a lot going on in-game. That’s the last of anyone’s worries to do that. So as long as we scored, I was happy.”

Arizona ended the first half when quarterback Josh Dobbs hooked up with rookie wide receiver Michael Wilson on a 16-yard touchdown reception with 23 seconds left in the second quarter.

The Cardinals forced a three and out on the 49ers first possession of the second half. San Francisco punter Matt Wishnowsky pinned Arizona at their own 1-yard line.

Dobbs then led an 11 play 99-yard scoring drive down the field that chewed up 4:12 off the clock. Dobbs connected once again with Wilson for their second straight touchdown reception, an eight yarder to cut San Francisco’s lead to 21-16. They failed on the two-point conversion.

McCaffery put the game away for the 49ers early in the fourth quarter when he run for his third touchdown of the game and fourth overall with a two-yard run. McCaffery finished the game with 177 all-purpose yards with 106 on the ground on 20 carries and 71 through the air on seven catches.

“He’s a freak. He does everything for us. He can run the ball, run routes out of the back field, line up a receiver (and) run routes. So, we’re thankful for him. All you gotta do is get the ball to him and he does the rest,” Purdy said.

Purdy completed with the scoring with 1:59 left in the game when his one-yard quarterback sneak up the middle for his second rushing touchdown of the season. Purdy finished 20 of 21 for 283 yards to go along with his one passing touchdown and no interceptions. Wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk led all receivers with six catches for 148 yards.

Dobbs finished 28 of 41 for 265 yards and two touchdowns. Marquise “Hollywood” Brown led the Cardinals in receiving with seven catches for 96 yards. Running back James Connor chipped in with 52 yards on 11 carries.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 3-for-5 on third down conversions. Arizona went 8-for-15.

San Francisco has won 14 consecutive regular season games, their second longest streak in franchise history.

Purdy set the 49ers’ single-game record for completion percentage (20 of 21) at 95.2 percent. Previous record (20+ attempts) was Steve Young, 1991 vs. Detroit (18 of 20) 90 percent.

UP NEXT: San Francisco hosts the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football 10/8 at 5:20pm at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers host a Cardinals team who shocked America’s team the Cowboys

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) throws against a rushing New York Giants linebacker Bobby Okereke (58) in second half action at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thursday Night Football Sep 21, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, San Francisco (3-0) in their last game against the New York Giants regained the lead midway through the second quarter when quarterback Brock Purdy connected with Ronnie Bell on a nine-yard touchdown reception along the left sideline. It was the first NFL reception for Bell, the rookie seventh round draft pick out of Michigan, who did a nice tight rope job to haul in his first career touchdown.

#2 Defensive end Nick Bosa looked like a well-oiled machine as he made life miserable for New York quarterback Daniel Jones the entire game. Bosa finished with one sack and hit Jones four times as he took advantage of banged up Giants offensive line.

#3 49ers running back Christian McCaffery gave his team a two-touchdown lead near the end of the first half when he scampered in for a four-yard rushing touchdown that completed a 11 play 73-yard drive that chewed up over four and a half minutes off the clock.

#4 McCaffery led all rushers with 85 yards on 18 carries. He finished with 118 all-purpose yards as he also had five catches for 34 yards.

#5 The Arizona Cardinals are coming to Santa Clara Sunday to face the 49ers. The Cardinals are coming off a shocking 28-16 win over the Dallas Cowboys last week. 49ers safety Tashaun Gipson said, “I don’t think anybody, including Arizona, probably, thought they were winning that game,”

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Garoppolo in concussion protocols after loss to Steelers, Raiders haven’t decided if he can start Sunday

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On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was evaluated after Sunday night’s game against the Pittsburgh Steelers for a concussion and was placed in concussion protocols. How is his outlook for this Sunday’s game in Southland?

#2 Garoppolo played in every snap on Sunday night but did not speak with reporters after the game as he was being evaluated immediately after the game.

#3 Garoppolo was 28-44 for 324 yards, two touchdowns and three interceptions. Talk about Garoppolo’s offensive performance.

#4 Garoppolo was wobbly after getting sacked by the Steelers TJ Watt. He reportedly hurt his ankle on the play and it wasn’t reported that he had suffered a concussion right after the play and was helped off the field.

#5 Garoppolo must past concussion protocols before being named the starter for Sunday. There is also a chance that third string quarterback Aidan O’Connell might get the starting call over second stringer Brian Hoyer for Sunday’s game if Garoppolo is out. O’Connell had a good pre season and might get the start.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Cardinals come to Levi after defeating Cowboys; 49ers look to go 4-0

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) fights for extra yardage against New York Giants’ Bobby Okereke (58) and Adoree’ Jackson (22) during the fourth quarter at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thu Sep 21, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 On Thursday Night Football it was the San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy quarterback lots protection. Purdy going 25-37 for 310 yards and two touchdowns. Purdy has led San Francisco to three wins talk about how you saw him throwing against the New York Giants.

#2 San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey carried for 18 carries, 85 yards, and a touchdown he been the go to in the 49ers ground game.

#3 David, the Arizona Cardinals come to Santa Clara this Sun Oct 1st the beat a good team in the Dallas Cowboys last Sunday 28-16 to go up 1-2. Is the Cardinal win from last Sunday an indicator going into this Sunday’s game?

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders shutout in second and third quarters set them back in loss to Steelers

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Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrates after sacking Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo during the first half at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 24, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett who threw two touchdown passes on Sunday Night Football against the Las Vegas Raiders for a 23-18 win at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas.

#2 Pickett had his way with the Raiders defense throwing for 225 yards, Pickett had time to throw and got protection from the offensive line.

#3 Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo threw for 28-44 for 324 yards, and two touchdowns but not enough to stay ahead of the Steelers.

#4 How frustrated do the Raiders have to be after falling short and Garoppolo throwing for two interceptions.

#5 The Raiders will try it all over again as they face the Los Angeles Chargers this coming Sun Oct 1st. The Raiders have lost two of their last three games. The Chargers have also lost two of their last three games how do you see this match up Sunday?

Join Rich Perez following all home and away Raiders games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Rally in Fourth Quarter Falls Short Losing to Steelers 23-18

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Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Calvin Austin III (19) runs for a touchdown during the first half against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Sep 24, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

The Raiders attempted comeback in the fourth quarter fell short losing to the Steelers 23-18 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. Las Vegas had a scoreless second and third quarter which spelled the difference in this game.

The Las Vegas Raiders (1-1) welcomed the Pittsburg Steelers (1-1) to Allegiant Stadium in a Sunday Night Football clash. Last week the Raiders were blitzed by the Buffalo Bills 38-10. The Steelers got past the Cleveland Browns winning the game in the fourth quarter 26-22.

The Raiders were first up on the scoreboard but that would be all that Las Vegas could manage going into the fourth quarter. In the opening quarter Jimmy Garoppolo found Davante Adams for 32 yards, the touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

It all went downhill from there. The Steelers also had one touchdown in the first quarter to tie up the game and it was a huge play, a 72 yard pass from Kenny Pickett to Calvin Austin.

Neither team could break the tie until 8:33 in the second quarter. The flow of this game was about to change. Pittsburg would kick two field goals in the quarter. Kicker Chris Boswell made a 43 yard field goal mid-way through the quarter and a 42- yard kick to end the first half. The Steelers took a 13-7 lead into the locker room after two quarters.

As the third quarter got underway the Raiders were still very much in this game. They were one touchdown away from taking the lead. The Steelers kicker Chris Boswell kicked a third field goal at 9:28 for 57 yards.

Pittsburg took a 16-7 lead but the Raiders were still within striking distance. With 3:56 left in the third quarter the game really took a turn when the Steelers scored their second touchdown of the game. With Pittsburg now leading by the score of 23-7, the Raiders had one quarter left to try to turn this game around.

The fourth quarter was a rough one for Jimmy Garoppolo getting sacked a couple of times but putting together a great drive that culminated in a one yard pass to Davante Adams for the touchdown. The Raiders made a two point conversion and it was a one score game 23-15 with 5:41 left on the game clock.

The Raiders held tight and sent the Steeler offense off the field three and out with 4:35 to go in the game. Las Vegas drove down to the Steeler eight yard line with 2.35 left in the game in a real nail-biter. The Raiders could not score the touchdown and had to settle for the field goal a 26 yard Daniel Carlson kick cutting the Steeler lead to 23-18.

Had the Raiders scored the touchdown, they could have tied up this game. There was 2:22 on the clock remaining and the Raiders had to go three and out. Las Vegas could not hold the Steelers and with one time out left and two minutes left in the game it was all but over.

The Steelers ended this game with their third interception of the evening with 12 seconds on the clock. The Raiders came so close in this game but it was the lack of offense in the second and third quarters that really hurt them.

Jimmy Garoppolo had a great second half finishing with 324 passing yards but also had three interceptions. The Raiders had 69 rushing yards, 62 of them from Josh Jacobs. Davante Adams had 13 catches for 172 yards.

Next Sunday Oct 1st the Raiders will travel to San Diego to take on the Chargers. San Diego will come into this game on a high after beating the Minnesota Vikings keeping them winless. Charger quarterback Justin Herbert had a banner day throwing for 405 yards. Kickoff for next weeks game is scheduled for 1:05 PM.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Giants tried to show blitz but Niners were not intimidated; SF prepares for Arizona on Oct 1

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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey, right, runs against New York Giants cornerback Adoree’ Jackson during the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Thu Sep 21, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 It just seemed no matter how hard the New York Giants tried to blitz San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and the 49ers offensive line Purdy was able to find a receiver on Thursday Night Football.

#2 Running back Christian McCaffrey has scored a touchdown in 12 straight games McCaffrey is finding holes and has been getting blocks and has been effective in the red zone.

#3 Joe, talk about wide receiver Deebo Samuel who caught two Purdy passes for touchdowns. How effective has Samuel been at wide receiver these first three games?

#4 The win on Thursday night was the 49ers 13th straight regular season game, there seems like there hasn’t been any effective opponent with the exception of last year’s Philadelphia Eagles in the NFC Championship game that the 49ers have faced.

#5 The 49ers host the Arizona Cardinals on Sun Oct 1st at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara. Joe talk about how you see Purdy throwing against the Cardinals defense in this one?

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

49ers remain undefeated in easy 30-12 win over Giants

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver jumps up for a touchdown reception against New York Giants cornerback Deonte Banks at Levi’s Stadium on Thursday SEP 21, 2023. (San Francisco 49ers)

by Marko Ukalovic @MarkoUkalovic

It’s a simple formula for success. Great defense plus a balanced offensive attack.

It was business as usual for the San Francisco 49ers as they dominated the New York Giants in a 30-12 victory on Thursday Night Football at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco has won three games in a row start a season since they opened up the 2019 season with seven straight wins. New York has lost two of its first three game to open up their 2023 campaign.

Both teams traded field goals in the first quarter as the 49ers went on a long methodical 15 play 64-yard drive that ended with a Jake Moody 28-yard field goal. New York went 12 plays for 49 yards on its opening drive to even the score with Graham Gano’s 44-yarder.

San Francisco (3-0) regained the lead midway through the second quarter when quarterback Brock Purdy connected with Ronnie Bell on a nine-yard touchdown reception along the left sideline. It was the first NFL reception for Bell, the rookie seventh round draft pick out of Michigan, who did a nice tight rope job to haul in his first career touchdown.

Defensive end Nick Bosa looked like a well-oiled machine as he made life miserable for New York quarterback Daniel Jones the entire game. Bosa finished with one sack and hit Jones four times as he took advantage of banged up Giants offensive line.

49ers running back Christian McCaffery gave his team a two-touchdown lead near the end of the first half when he scampered in for a four-yard rushing touchdown that completed a 11 play 73-yard drive that chewed up over four and a half minutes off the clock.

“That’s the goal, we’re really happy to be 3-0 right now. It’s really cool to do it after a Thursday night game. I told the guys if they want to have a weekend off, we gotta earn it. They did and now they can relax and enjoy it a bit,” 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said.

McCaffery led all rushers with 85 yards on 18 carries. He finished with 118 all-purpose yards as he also had five catches for 34 yards.

New York (1-2) kept it close early in the third quarter when former 49ers running back Matt Breida ran for an eight-yard touchdown on the Giants second possession of the second half. The drive was kept alive by a 22-yard passing interference penalty against Deommodre Lenoir on tight end Darren Waller. The Giants failed on the two-point conversion when Jones was sacked on the play.

That was as close as it would get for New York, as San Francisco’s defense did its second half shutdown as they forced three more punts and Talanoa Hufanga intercepted Jones with 3:48 remaining in the game to seal the deal for the 49ers.

Deebo Samuel had his breakout game with six catches for 129 yards that included a 27-yard touchdown reception that put the game away with 5:58 left in the fourth quarter. Samuel’s highlight of the night was a 40-yard reception where he broke tackles along the way before finally being tackled by Michah McFadden at the Giants 35-yard line.

“It was kind of a double move cause they (Giants secondary) were playing a bit inside on me today,” said Samuel regarding his touchdown catch. “Luckily we got that call at the end. Brock (Purdy) made an awesome job of putting that ball where only I could get it.”

Purdy, who had his best game of the young season, finished 25 of 37 for 310 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. Tight end George Kittle chipped in with seven catches for 90 yards. Elijah Mitchell had 42 yards on 11 carries.

Jones went 22 of 32 for 137 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while being sacked twice. Darius Slayton led the Giants in receiving with three catches for 32 yards.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 9-for-16 on third down conversions. New York went 3-for-12.

The 49ers were without wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk who didn’t play due to a shoulder injury he suffered this past Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

The 49ers have won 13 straight games with one turnover or less.

McCaffery has scored a touchdown in 13 straight games.

UP NEXT: San Francisco continues its homestand when they host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday 10/1 at 1:25pm at Levi’s Stadium.

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Chiefs Mahomes highest paid player in NFL; Browns RB Chubb will be tough to replace; plus more news

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The Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes encourages fans to voice their cheers in Jacksonville against the Jacksonville Jaguars at TIAA Bank Field in Jacksonville on Sun Sep 17, 2023. Mahomes signed the NFL’s biggest contract on Tue Sep 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Jessica, the Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes became the highest paid player in NFL history getting a $210.6 million four year deal Mahomes passes up Baltimore Ravens quarterback’s deal of $208 million which pays LaMar Jackson through 2026.

#2 Jerome Ford is the featured running back now for the Cleveland Browns after running back Nick Chubb got a season ending knee injury on Monday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Chubb had to be carted off the field. Ford carried 16 times for 106 yards. Browns head coach Jeff Stefanski said you can’t replace a running back like Chubb and said everybody has to do a little bit more.

#3 New York Giants head coach Brian Daboll whose Giants are coming off a win against the Arizona Cardinals last Sunday after getting crushed at the Meadowlands the week before by the Dallas Cowboys 40-0. Daboll is trying to avoid benching Saquon Barkley who suffered an ankle injury from last Sunday’s game. Daboll said he hasn’t ruled Barkely out of the line up for Thursday night yet or not.

#4 New York Jets wide receiver Garrett Wilson said that the 14 game losing streak against the New England Patriots is unacceptable. Wilson said on ESPN’s Bart and Hahn show that it’s time that things change around here. Wilson said he’s 0-2 against the Patriots. The Jets host the Patriots this Sunday and Wilson and the Jets will have their chance to snap that long skid.

#5 After playing in just 18 snaps the New Orleans Saints running back Jamaal Williams is out with a hamstring injury according to Saints head coach Dennis Allen. Williams left in the first half. The Saints are without running backs Alvin Kamara currently on a suspension and Kendre Miller is inactive. The Saints are now down to a practice squad running back Tony Jones Jr.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Purdy delivering the goods as 49ers host Giants on Thursday Night Football

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy, center, celebrates after running in for a touchdown during the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at So Fi Stadium in Inglewood on Sun Sep 17, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers are rolling after two wins most recently last Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams both road wins it has to be pretty satisfying as they head into week 3 to host the New York Giants on Thursday Night Football.

#2 Dave, Brock Purdy’s numbers are remarkable on Sunday he went 17-25 for 206 yards, didn’t throw for a touchdown but didn’t throw an interception either.

#3 David, set us up it’s the New York Giants who the 49ers will host on Thursday Night Football, the Giants are 1-1 and won their last game Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals 31-28. The Giants quarterback Daniel Jones went 26-37, 321 yards, two touchdowns and one interception against Arizona. How do you see the Giants and 49ers matching Thursday night?

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