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49ers offense sloppy, defense the star of the show in 14-7 preseason win over Vikings

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San Francisco 49ers defensive back Tayler Hawkins, center, celebrates with teammates linebacker Segun Olubi, left, and safety George Odum, right, after intercepting a pass during the second half against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

It’s only the preseason but things need to get cleaned up on the offensive side of the ball.

The San Francisco 49ers had another stellar performance by their defense, while the offense looked in preseason form in their 17-7 win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday evening at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco improved to 2-0 on the preseason, while Minnesota dropped to 0-2.

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had his backup quarterbacks rotating every two series to start the game. The majority of the offensive and defensive starters, including Tre Lance and Fred Warner, sitting this one out as this was an opportunity for guys on the bubble to make an impression before the cutdown to from 85 to 80 happens on August 23rd.

The defense stood out on the Vikings first drive. An outside corner blitz led to Vikings quarterback Kellen Mond to force a throw up in the air only to have 49er cornerback George Odom intercept the ball and return it for 34 yards.

Another welcome sighting was the play of defensive tackle Javon Kinlaw. He recorded one sack and was in the backfield during his time in the first half. It was Kinlaw’s first game action since he tore his ACL last October.

The offensive side of the ball was another story in the first half. A combination of dropped by balls by three different players, penalties, bad pass protection from the offensive line led to just two Robbie Gould field goals as San Francisco trailed Minnesota 7-6 at halftime.

The 49ers were 1/7 on third down conversions and 0/2 on fourth down conversions in the first half.

San Francisco’s defense had three takeaways during the game and have six in the first two preseason games with five interceptions and one fumble recovery. The combo of Malik Turner and Sam Womack III were responsible for the fumble recovery.

Nate Sudfeld led a 14-play, 79 yard drive at the end of third quarter that resulted in a JaMycal Hasty two-yard rushing touchdown to give the Niners a 14-7 lead with 14:57 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Sudfeld finished the game 13 of 17 for 102 yards and one touchdown. Brock Purdy was 14 of 23 for 128 yards and no interceptions. Neither separated themselves for the backup quarterback job as they both played better in the second half.

Mond finished 10 of 20 for 82 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions. Sean Mannion was 10 of 15 for 65 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.

GAME NOTES: 49ers offensive lineman Alfredo Gutierrez made his NFL debut in the final two minutes of the game and received the game ball from Shanahan.

UP NEXT: San Francisco finishes out the preseason against the Houston Texans on Thursday 8/25 at 5:15pm at NRG Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: 49ers pull off 17-7 win over Vikings; Are 49ers bluffing about dealing Garoppolo?

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Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Ihmir Smith-Marsette (15) tries to break a tackle by San Francisco 49ers cornerback Tariq Castro-Fields (36) at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis on Sat Aug 29, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Taking a look at today’s pre season game against the Minnesota Vikings at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis the 49ers defense kept them in check for most of the game.

#2 Taking a look at the quarterbacks and your evaluation of who might win a job as back up Nate Sudfeld and Brock Purdy in terms of accuracy and getting the offense in the red zone how did they do today against the Vikings?

#3 Some say in the press particularly NBC Sports that the 49ers are running a Jimmy Garoppolo bluff and they might very well keep him as back up?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesday’s at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: McDaniels wasn’t kidding about rotating the offense

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Miami Dolphins cornerback Nik Needham (40) breaks up a pass intended for Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Isaiah Zuber (89) in first half action at Hard Rock Cafe Stadium in Miami on Sat Aug 20, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, Las Vegas Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels wasn’t fooling around when he said he wanted to get a look at everybody on the offense and did so starting with using all three back up quarterbacks Jarrett Stidham, Nick Mullens, and Chase Garbers.

#2 Rich, Garbers executed what he learned at Cal with a few keepers while under center with two carries for 46 yards.

#3 Zamir White Raiders running back carried five times for eight yards and a touchdown he’s looking to break in the line up.

#4 For the Raiders wide receivers Jesper Horsted and Keelan Cole led in carries with three didn’t score a touchdown but McDaniels got them some looks while on the run.

#5 Rich last pre season game will be at Allegiant Stadium on this Fri Aug 26th there is little doubt that McDaniels will get quarterback Derek Carr a few snaps in that one just before the regular season starts.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts following all Raiders games at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Michael Roberson: James highest paid safety in NFL; TJ Watt says don’t compare him to brother JJ just yet; plus more

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Los Angeles Charger safety Derwin James became the highest paid safety in league history. The Chargers are looking forward to seeing his handiwork this season. (Sports Illustrated file photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Michael:

#1 Michael, the Los Angeles Chargers signed safety Derwin James to the tune of $76 million plus for four years the highest paid safety in the game. That’s $19 million plus per year and the first year of the deal is a record setting $29 million. How big of a help will he be for the Chargers?

#2 Pittsburgh Steeler outside linebacker TJ Watt says not to compare him to his brother Arizona Cardinals defenseman JJ Watt it’s too early to make that kind of comparison. TJ said that JJ was absolutely unstoppable.

#3 San Francisco 49er Jimmie Ward who is suffering from a significant hamstring injury Dr. Marc Safran of Stanford Medical Medicine said Ward has a grade 1 or 2 strain but with a good medical staff surrounding him he could be back by week 1 against the Chicago Bears according to Dr. Safran.

#4 The hamstring is going around 49ers running back Elijah Mitchell is likely to miss pre season, cornerback Emmanuel Mosely and Daniel Brunskill are also out of action how does their absence impact the team.

#5 Turning to college football the Stanford Cardinal and quarterback Tanner McKee who had 206 completions in 315 attempts for 2327 yards. How do you like his game and what kind of season does the Cardinal expect out of him under center?

Join Michael Roberson with Headline Sports at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: What’s keeping 49ers from dealing Garoppolo?; Is the $24.2 million pact keeping teams away?

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San Francisco 49ers quarterbacks Jimmy Garoppolo (left) and Trey Lance (right) tune up in practice camp back on Jul 29, 2021. Garoppolo is still being shopped by the 49ers. (AP photo file)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, Jimmy Garoppolo has been said to have practically vanished from the team after he signed the big contract in 2018.

#2 There was talk that Garoppolo ignored the coaching staff after signing the contract. An unnamed member of the 49ers coaching staff said that Garoppolo virtually disappeared and did not contact the team for weeks after signing the big contract in 2018.

#3 Garoppolo is in the last year of his contract and the team wants to deal him do you think the biggest reason why he hasn’t moved onto a new team yet is because of the price tag of the last year of this contract at $24.2 million.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders Mullens throws for TD defeat Vikings 26-20 in pre season game #2 at Allegiant

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Minnesota Vikings tight end Jesper Horsted puts the tackle and sends Las Vegas Raiders cornerback Parry Nickerson flying in second half action during the Raiders second pre season game at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Aug 14, 2022 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Nick Mullens threw seven for nine completions for 94 yards as the Raiders defeated the Minnesota Vikings 26-20 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas on Sun Aug 14th. The win was the Raiders second win of the preseason.

#2 Raiders quarterback Jarrett Stidham started under center and went 10-15 for 68 yards and carried four times for 16 yards and a touchdown.

#3 The Raiders offense are predicted to finish third or better in the AFC West this year because of their offense and that they could make it as a post season team.

#4 The Raiders got help from running back Brittain Brown who carried 14 times for 54 yards and a touchdown, running back Austin Walter carried seven times for 30 yards. McDaniels likes the direction of the running back position.

#5 The Raiders are in Miami next to face the Dolphins at Hard Rock Stadium on Sat Aug 20th for a 4:00 pm PDT kickoff. Will McDaniels continue to rotate his quarterbacks and will Derek Carr get some snaps or sit in pre season game 3?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Shanahan satisfied with Lance’s handiwork; Interest for Garoppolo from Browns

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San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle takes in Fri Aug 12, 2022 pre season game against the Green Bay Packers at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance in his first series drove the 49ers for 27 yards in nine plays resulting in a field goal by kicker Robbie Gould. It was the result that Lance was looking for getting on the scoreboard while working the effort.

#2 Lance to start the drive he went two for three for 11 yards and a seven yard scramble on the opening play of the game. Lance finished the game going four for five for 92 yards.

#3 Joe, Jimmy Garoppolo is still on the roster and still is waiting to see where he will land as he did not play on Friday night. There is interest in Garoppolo from the New York Jets as quarterback Zack Wilson is suffering a knee injury and the Cleveland Browns had expressed interest if quarterback Deshaun Watson is suspended more than six games.

#4 Joe, talk about the running backs Tyrion Davis-Price who carried ten times for 36 yards and JaMycal Hasty five carries for 36 yards on Friday night.

#5 The 49ers are in Minnesota for their second pre season game at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis do you see Trey Lance taking off the second game?

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

Lance starts and plays well in preseason debut as 49ers take down Packers 28-21

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) throws against the Green Bay Packers defense in the first pre season game at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Fri Aug 12, 2022 (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — It was the first installment of the Tre Lance show in Santa Clara.

Lance played well in two offensive series throwing for one touchdown as the San Francisco 49ers defeated the Green Bay Packers 28-21 in the first preseason game of 2022 on Friday evening at Levi’s Stadium.

The enthusiasm for Lance was expected from the 49ers faithful during the team’s first drive with Lance under center. The opening drive went nine plays, 27 yards that resulted in a 38-yard field goal by Robbie Gould. Lance was 2/3 for 11 yards as well as a seven yard scramble on the drive’s opening play.

“Solid,” said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan on Lance’s play. “On the first play he made a good scramble. It was nice to come down on that third down play to Danny (Grey). So he did some good things, a good first game. Wished we could’ve kept him out there a little more, but (you) gotta get him out.”

Despite Jimmy Garoppolo still being on the roster, Shanahan has give the keys to Lance to lead his offense in 2022. Lance finished the game 4/5 for 92 yards and one touchdown.

“Trying to get bet better,” said Lance when asked what his goal was for the game. “Having the training camp mind set. Be efficient, take care of the ball and give those guys a chance. The offensive line played well. The young guys did a great job. It’s a lot more fun to win.”

On the flip side, the NFL’s reigning MVP, Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers did not play in the team’s first preseason game. Instead backup quarterback Jordan Love started and played all of the first half.

Love connected with wide receiver Romeo Doubs on a 33-yard touchdown reception down the right sideline to give the Packers 7-3 lead. The drive went eight plays, 80 yards in just 3:23.

Green Bay’s lead didn’t last long. On the first play of the second drive. Lance showed off his canon of an arm when he found Danny Grey wide open down the left sideline and Grey raced in for a 76-yard touchdown to put the Niners back on top 10-7.

Marcelino McCrary intercepted Love at the four-yard line and returned it 57 yards to the Packers 39-yard line. On the ensuing drive, backup quarterback Nate Sudfeld only needed one play to find Ray Ray McCloud on post route for a 39-yard touchdown. Sudfeld finished 8/11 for 103 yards and one touchdown as he vies for the backup QB job.

Love threw his second touchdown pass late in the second quarter with a 33-yard pass to Danny Davis to close out the first half at 20-14. It wasn’t a great overall game for Love as he finished 13/24 for 176 yards with two touchdowns and two badly thrown interceptions.

“It could’ve been a better night for everybody,” said Love. “The ball bounced a weird way. The 49ers capitalized on those plays. Obviously, no one wants that to happen and it sucks when it does.”

Sam Womack III had two interceptions to led the relentless 49ers secondary that has gone from the defense’s Achilles heal a season ago to one of its strengths.

“I think the defense as a whole works really well together,” said linebacker Fred Warner. “When the D-line is disrupting, sticking in the back end, that’s when you’re going to create big plays. We have really good players right now and we’re continuing to get better everyday.”

Each team traded touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Danny Etling, who replaced Love in the second half, threw a 22-yard touchdown to Amari Rodgers. Brock Purdy, who replaced Sudfeld in the fourth quarter, found Tanner Hudson from five yards out with 7:58 remaining.

Tyrion Davis-Price, a third round draft selection this year, led the 49ers in rushing with 10 rushes for 36 yards. Tyler Goodson led the Packers with 12 rushes for 37 yards. Purdy was 3/6 for 36 yards and one touchdown.

Grey led San Francisco in receiving with two catches for 99 yards. BJ Baylor had two catches for 75 yards to pace Green Bay.

UP NEXT: San Francisco takes on the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday 8/20 at 4:00pm at U.S. Bank Stadium.

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: How Deebo and Lance are the NFL’s top one two punch

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Trey Lance (5) on a pass to teammate wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) are considered the best quarterback-wide out combo in football (San Francisco Chronicle file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with David:

#1 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had Trey Lance throwing decoy practice throws some wildly and some intercepted deliberately to keep any scouts or spies from dissecting Lance’s real throws from his deliberate throw into traffic throws. Leaving them to wonder what’s real and what isn’t the real Lance pass.

#2 It’s been said that the 49ers are a team that isn’t depending heavily on Lance to win games and that having a dominating quarterback isn’t something that will get the 49ers deep in the playoffs. Wasn’t that much of the style in past seasons for Jimmy Garoppolo when he got them in post season?

#3 How much would you go along with the fact that wide receiver Deebo Samuel and Lance are one of the best one two punches in the NFL.

Please join David Zizmor for 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Expect Raiders to use different backs this season

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Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs (28) in camp on Thu Jul 21, 2022 at the Raiders training facility in Henderson NV got some touches last Thu Aug 4, 2022 in the Hall of Fame Game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Raiders host the Minnesota Vikings on Sun Aug 14, 2022 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas (AP file photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

The Raiders running back Josh Jacobs was designed by former Raider head coach Jon Gruden to be that first second down back and have quarterback Derek Carr throw on third down and open up the pass.

When Raiders head coach Josh McDaniels was using multiple backs to catch passes out of the backfield McDaniels had different backs when he was offensive coordinator for the New England Patriots.

Your going to see a lot of touches from Jacobs in these next three pre season games. If the Raiders decide to keep him they don’t have to pay him a bunch and if they don’t want to keep him and they think they can get that job done with a lower paycheck I could see Jacobs being traded by the Raiders.

Join Tony Renteria weekly for the Las Vegas Raiders podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com