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Raiders Finish Off Pre-Season Losing to Cowboys 31-16

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Dallas Cowboys quarterback Will Grier (15) crosses the goal line for a touchdown in the second half against the Las Vegas Raiders Chris Smith II (42) and Sam Webb (27) at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Sat Aug 25, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

Saturday evening the Las Vegas Raiders traveled to Dallas taking on the Cowboys in their final pre-season game of the 2023 season. Yes it is a pre-season game but it is also vitally important to players vying for a spot in the final 53-man roster.

Up to this point NFL teams have carried as many as 90 players. The deadline for the final roster is Tuesday August 29th. This will be the day that dreams are either realized or crushed. Every player on the field Saturday night for both teams will want to put out extraordinary effort. The Raiders picked up the loss to the Cowboys 31-16 to close out the pre season schedule.

Game wrap up: The Cowboys took the lead in the first quarter 7-0. Quarterback Will Grier rushed for two yards and the touchdown. The Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson would get Las Vegas on the board in the second quarter kicking a 44 yard field goal.

Las Vegas was within striking distance trailing 7-3. Dallas distanced themselves in the second quarter scoring a second touchdown now leading 14-3. Will Grier found Luke Schoonmaker for nine yards and the score.

The Raiders found the end zone for the first time in this game at 4:38 in the second quarter. Damien Williams rushed for 24 yards and the touchdown. Las Vegas was within striking distance 14-10.

The Cowboys refused to back down continuing with a great offensive effort. Grier threw his second touchdown of the game finding Hunter Luepke for 15 yards as the first half began to wind down giving the Cowboys a 21-10 lead.

Dallas scored that touchdown with 0.50 left on the clock. Las Vegas squeezed five plays into the final 50 seconds. The sixth play of the final first half drive for the Raiders was a Daniel Carlson 62 yard field goal. This was impressive clock management from the Raiders. The half-time score was 21-13 in favor of the Cowboys.

The Raiders were able to kick a 50 yard field goal in the third quarter keeping Las Vegas in this game 21-16. Carlson was having an amazing game. Unfortunately Las Vegas would not score again in the game.

Dallas’ quarterback on the other hand was not even close to finished. Grier scored his second rushing touchdown of the game and the Cowboys were dominating this game 28-16. Dallas finished off this game with a 59 yard Brandon Aubrey field goal.

Grier had an impressive game with two passing touchdowns and two rushing touchdowns. The Cowboys had 304 passing yards and 153 rushing yards. The Raiders did not fare well in this game. Vegas quarterback Aidan O’Connell threw for 178 yards and no touchdowns. They only had 97 rushing yards.

Newly acquired Dallas quarterback from the San Francisco 49ers Trey Lance did not get a snap under center on Saturday night. Neither Cowboys quarterbacks Dak Prescott or Lance played against the Raiders as Will Grier was under center for the entire game.

Las Vegas will kick off the regular season taking on the rival Broncos in Denver on Sunday September 10th. That game will start at 1:25 PM. The Cowboys will play on Sunday night football in New York taking on the Giants September 10th with kickoff at 5:20 PM.

49ers Electrocuted by Chargers, 23-12, After Shipping Trey Lance to Dallas

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Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance is seen here throwing against the Denver Broncos on Sat Aug 19, 2023 what would be his last game with the 49ers as he was traded on Fri Aug 25, 2023 to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance will join the Cowboys in Dallas when they host the Las Vegas Raiders on Sat Aug 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA–The San Francisco 49ers (1-2) closed out the preseason with a loss to their downstate foe, Los Angeles Chargers (2-1) – after making an earlier major roster move – Friday Night in the Silicon Valley.

Brock Purdy marched his 49ers down the field on their first drive, only to have it come up empty after running back Jordan Mason fumbled into the endzone for a touchback for LA.

Drive #2 for San Francisco was a little better, as Purdy took it in for himself, scoring a five yard TD. 6-0 SF, after a missed extra point attempt. The 49ers used Purdy and two other starters for two drives.

The Chargers answered back with a 75-yard touchdown run for running back Joshua Kelley. 7-6, LA after a successful extra point, and the score stood up after the first 15 minutes. The Chargers were using second and third string players.

The second quarter didn’t have much scoring, except a 24-yard Field Goal by Chargers’ kicker Cameron Dicker. 10-6 LA, then and at the half’.

In the third, Niners’ QB Sam Darnold tossed a six-yard TD to Willie Snead IV.. After a missed two-point conversion, San Francisco led by two, 12-10.

LA’s QB, Max Duggan gave his team the lead right back with his 3-yard TD pass to Hunter Kampmoyer. 17-12, Chargers.

The Chargers followed that up with a 35-yard FG by Dicker. 20-12 LAC. That was also the score after three quarters.

The Chargers added another field goal in the fourth on the foot of Dustin Hopkins (27), and the Southern California team won by 11, 23-12.

The Niners open the 2023 Season in the Steel City to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers, September 10. The Chargers will host the Miami Dolphins on the same date.

The 49ers also dealt quarterback Trey Lance to the Dallas Cowboys. Lance came to the 49ers three years ago for three first round draft picks. Lance’s first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders he was sacked four times in three offensive possessions. In spite of that he came back in pre season game number two against the Denver Broncos on Aug 19th and had shown improvement. 49ers general manager John Lynch and head coach Kyle Shanahan already had their minds made up about dealing Lance to the Cowboys on Friday.

Purdy won the job after Lance and quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got hurt and led the 49ers toward the post season. Sam Darnold will be the second string back up who won the job struggled to get the offense moving in the first three possessions and threw for a touchdown a six yarder to Sam Snead. Purdy was 5-9 for 73 yards against the Chargers.

San Francisco 49ers podcast by David Zizmor: Lance’s improved second week; Purdy hasn’t missed a step; plus more news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) passes the ball against the Denver Broncos during the second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 18, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the SF 49ers by David Zizmor:

#1 David Trey Lance had a better game under center against the Denver Broncos on Saturday going 12-18 for 173 yards with one touchdown and one interception. He looked like he got more traction in this outing.

#2 There was some doubt about Lance after his first pre season game against the Las Vegas Raiders bringing talk about shopping him to not making the team but all it took was one game to get back in everybody’s good graces.

#3 Brock Purdy looked like he hadn’t missed a step upon his return Saturday going 4-5 for 65 yards and had a 69 yard opening drive on ten plays that set up a kicker Jake Moody field goal good enough for 20 yards.

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

Niners Tame Broncos in the Silicon Valley, 21-20 on Moody’s Foot

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) gets a pass away to wide receiver Ronnie Bell (10) as the Denver Broncos defensive end Matt Henningsen tries to break up the play in second half action of pre season football at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sat Aug 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Michael Roberson

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The San Francisco 49ers (1-1) defeated the Denver Broncos (0-2) 21-20, in the closing seconds of Preseason action on the Southside of the Bay Area.

The game started with both starting QBs.(Brock Purdy & Russell Wilson) playing only one series each in the first quarter.

Purdy opened the contest passing for 65 yards (4-6) and set up a 20 yard field goal by Jake Moody. 3-0 SF.

The much maligned Wilson rallied his team with his arm (24) and feet (24), but he also had to settle for a field goal, instead of reaching the end zone. Kicker Brett Maher hit a 48-yarder, tying the contest at 3-3 after 15 minutes of the contest.

In the second quarter, Denver, led by Jarrett Stidham, positioned Maher for another FG (34) to take the lead, 6-3.

The Broncos were on a drive seconds before the half, when Stidham’s 50-yard pass to Jalen Virgil was stopped at the Niners’ one-yard line. Unfortunately for Denver, the halftime horn sounded before they could spike the ball. 6-3 Broncos at the Half.

The third stanza had some paydirt action, as both teams got past each other’s endzones.

The Niners capitalized on the Broncos pre-half miscue, and scored on an 11-yard TD pass to Jack Colletto; however, the extra point was missed by Moody. SF led 9-6 at that point of play.

After the 49ers muffed a punt return, Denver recovered the ball and subsequently scored on a eight-yard run by Jaleel McLaughlin. !3-9 Denver is how the third quarter ended.

The final 15 was exciting as Tre Lance was in position to pull off a game winning drive, although Kyle Shannahan had a different plan.

Moody’s foot came into play again, as he converted a 43-yard FG, pulling the Niners within one, 13-12.

However, Broncos’ QB Ben DiNucci tossed a TD pass to McLaughlin, extending their slim lead to eight, 20-12.

Trey Lance got the Santa Clara County crowd excited with his 22-yard touchdown pass to Cameron Latu, but unfortunately he wasn’t able to connect on the two-point conversion, which would have tied the game.

After Denver turned the ball over on downs, the aforementioned TreyFactor Drive happened, but instead of him being the hero of the night with a game-winning TD pass, Shanahan had him down the ball multiple times, to allow Moody to be the MAN.

Moody booted in the 32-yard winner, and the 49ers were the victors, 21-20 on a beautiful Northern California night.

The 49ers are in action again next Friday, August 25, as they host the Los Angeles Chargers at 7pm PDT. The Denver Broncos return to the Mile High City, where they will host the Los Angeles Rams next Saturday, August 26.

Raiders Win Second Pre-Season Game Beating Rams 34-17

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo looks for a receiver in the first half against the Los Angeles Rams at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sat Aug 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

Raiders Win Second Pre-Season Game Beating Rams 34-17

By Barbara Mason

Saturday afternoon the NFL pre-season continued with game two. The Las Vegas Raiders (2-0) made the short trip to SoFi Stadium for a game with the Los Angeles Rams (0-2) and made work of the Rams with their second pre season win in the Southland 34-17.

The Raiders scored the first touchdown of the game in the first quarter taking a 7-0 lead into the second quarter. Brandon Bolden rushed for seven yards and Daniel Carlson kicked the extra point. Carlson has had a great start to the pre-season and ended up making a real impact in this game.

Early in the second quarter, Carlson made a 46 yd field goal extending the Las Vegas lead to 10-0. The Rams would tie up the game 10-10. Ram kicker Tanner Brown kicked a 25 yard field goal. Minutes later the Rams had a Jake Hummel interception return for 21 yards and the touchdown.

The game remained tied 10-10 with the second quarter winding down. Las Vegas had more in store for the Rams. With 1:35 left in the half, the Raiders Isaiah Pola-Mao had an interception return for 50 yards, breaking the tie giving the Raiders the lead 17-10. Just before the half, Raider kicker Daniel Carlson sent a 30 yard field goal through the uprights. Las Vegas took a 20-10 lead into the locker room.

The Raiders scored their first offensive touchdown of the game in the third quarter at 8:52. Quarterback Aiden O’Connell found Cam Sims for seven yards and the score giving the Raiders a 27-10 lead. Stetson Bennett rushed for four yards and a Ram touchdown. Los Angeles had cut the Raiders lead to 27-17.

The Raiders were relentless scoring a touchdown in the fourth quarter. Las Vegas had scored in every quarter of this game. Aiden O’Connell threw his second touchdown of the game, a two yard pass to Kristian Wilkerson. The Raiders were cruising with a 34-17 lead. That would be the final.

The Raiders won this game through the air passing for 342 yards. O’Connell was 11 of 18 for 163 yards and two touchdowns. Las Vegas rushed for a total of 98 yards.

Raiders post game notes: Last week the Raiders had an efficient game against the San Francisco 49ers winning their first game of the pre- season 34-7. The Rams lost to the San Diego Chargers 34-17.

Next Saturday, the Raiders will travel to Dallas to take on the Cowboys in the third pre-season game on Sat Aug 26th. Kickoff is scheduled for 5:00 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders get the offense and hold off Rams scoring in second half

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer (left) is sacked by the Los Angeles Rams linebacker Kier Thomas (96) in first half action in pre season action at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles on Sat Aug 19, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 The Las Vegas Raiders picked up their second pre season win with a defeat over the Los Angeles Rams. The Raiders defense held off the Rams second half allowing them to score just one touchdown and got the win 34-17 at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles.

#2 Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell once again did his under center magic throwing two touchdowns going 11-18 in the second string role for the Raiders.

#3 Raiders running back Zamir White got some mileage running for a team leading 40 yards and Brandon Bolden carried for seven yards and one touchdown.

#4 Jimmy Garoppolo who is the figured for the first string quarterback threw for 39 yards no touchdowns talk about his looks for tonight.

#5 The Dallas Cowboys will be the Raiders next opponent at Texas Stadium in Arlington on Sat Aug 26th you can best be assured that Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels will be going over his last look at both side of the ball for roster picks.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Is Lance truly a bust?; Niners host Broncos Saturday night

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) drops backs to pass against the Las Vegas Raiders during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, the 49ers despite their loss to the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday at Allegiant Stadium came away with very few injuries.

#2 Still questions about quarterback Trey Lance’s role and will he remain a 49er or will he have the third or second string role going into the regular season. He was sacked four times in his first three possessions and is he a bust?

#3 The 49ers host the Denver Broncos this Sat Aug 19th at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara tell us what are some of the things that head coach Kyle Shanahan will be looking for this weekend.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: O’Connell gets lots of good looks Raiders bomb 49ers 34-7; Raiders face Rams on Aug 19th

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Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Azizi Hearn loses his helmet as he tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Jordan Mason, left, during the second half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas (AP News photo)

On the Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, talk about Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell who was 15-18, passed for 141 yards and a touchdown in bench the San Francisco 49ers 34-7 in the first pre season game.

#2 O’Connell was able to avoid getting sacked all six attempts except once and was successfully mobile.

#3 O’Connell is third on the depth chart and is behind first stringer Jimmy Garoppolo who did not play Raiders quarterback Brian Hoyer played the first three quarters.

#4 The 49ers quarterback had trouble quarterbacking all afternoon. Trey Lance who started was 10-15, 112 yards, for one touchdown. He had to avoid getting hit all afternoon. Lance had three three and outs and was not intercepted.

#5 The Raiders next pre season game is in the Southland against the Los Angeles Rams at 6pm PT on Sat Aug 19 at So Fi Stadium. Do you see the noise level playing a role in this game and do you see O’Connell under center and getting more looks?

Join Rich Perez for Raiders post game podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Raiders Rout San Francisco In Pre-Season Opener 34-7

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Aidan O’Connell (4) throws the ball against the San Francisco 49ers during the first half of an NFL preseason football game, Sunday, Aug. 13, 2023, in Las Vegas. (AP News photo)

Raiders Rout San Francisco In Pre-Season Opener 34-7

By Barbara Mason

While it is the first game of pre-season, the Las Vegas Raiders and the San Francisco 49ers remain rivals despite the new geographical look for the Raiders. The rivalry has endured.

Las Vegas took an early 7-0 lead in the opening quarter. 10 plays and 68 yards later Zamir White rushed for one yard and the touchdown. This was their first drive of the game and Daniel Carlson capped it off with the extra point.

San Francisco tied up the game in the second quarter. Quarterback Trey Lance connected with Ross Dwelley for nine yards and the touchdown. The Raiders answered scoring before the half. With .34 seconds left on the clock Aiden O’Connell found Keelan Cole Sr. for 9 yards and touchdown followed by a second extra point from Daniel Carlson. They took a 14-7 lead into the locker room.

The third quarter was all Raiders. Daniel Carlson connected on a 53-yard field goal giving the Raiders a 17-7 lead. This was just the start of domination by Las Vegas. With 1:24 left in the third, Sincere McCormick romped into the end zone for 2 yards and another Raider touchdown for a 24-7 lead.

Las Vegas completed the rout in the fourth quarter scoring twice. Daniel Carlson had a second field goal in the quarter, a 46 yarder giving the Raiders a 27-7 lead. Sincere McCormick had a second touchdown in the quarter. He pulled in a 2 yard pass from Chase Garber for the 34-7 lead which was the final.

Aidan O’Connell went 15 of 18 for 141 yards and a touchdown. Chase Garber was 3 of 5 for 11 yards and he also had one touchdown. Las Vegas finished with 120 rushing yards and 146 passing yards. Zamir White had 43 yards on 13 carries.

Of course this was only pre-season but if was obvious that Las Vegas put more thought into the game plan for this game then San Francisco.

Next up for Las Vegas in the second game of the pre-season will be the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium. That kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM next Saturday August 19.

On Sat 19 the 49ers will host the Denver Broncos at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara for the Niners first pre season home game a 5:30pm kick off. Michael Roberson will be reporting from Levi Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Shanahan says he doubts Purdy will see pre season action; Niners in Vegas to face Garoppolo and Raiders Sunday

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) passes during the NFL team’s football training camp in Santa Clara, Calif., Thursday, July 27, 2023. (AP Photo News)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 David, to no ones surprise 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is most likely going to sit out for this Sunday’s game in Las Vegas.

#2 Purdy had a scare when pass rusher Clelin Ferrell in practice this past week swatted a ball out of Purdy’s throwing hand with his newly repaired arm that had surgery. Purdy after the play wasn’t worst for where.

#3 The Raiders who the 49ers will be facing Sunday most likely will be resting quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo who had a rough time of it in practice on Monday throwing three interceptions in practice. Can you see Garoppolo being a Raiders may stay?

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