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Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Carr sacked but not out, Browns couldn’t rain on the Raiders parade; Raiders host Broncos Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Derek Carr (4) might have lost control of the ball after being sacked by the Cleveland Browns Myles Garrett (bottom) but the Raiders didn’t lose the game in the final seconds at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland on Sun Dec 19, 2021 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony, got to ask you about how thrilling that had to be for Las Vegas Raiders kicker Daniel Carlson who booted a 48 yarder for the winning field goal to defeat the Cleveland Browns by three points 16-14.

#2 Tony, the Browns were without almost half of their team on Sunday, they also were missing quarterback Baker Mayfield and back up Case Keenum due to Covid 19 protocols the Raiders just got by but that might light a fire under them going forward as they keep their playoff hopes alive.

#3 Raiders head coach Rich Bisaccia said after Sunday’s game that even though the game looked like it was going to go the other way “well done by our players.”

#4 The win was the Raiders first game since they defeated the Dallas Cowboys 36-33 on Thanksgiving day followed by two straight loses to the Washington Football Team and the Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs was a crushing loss and the Raiders really muscled up to squeak by the Browns last Sunday.

#5 The Denver Broncos (7-7) come calling on Sunday at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Broncos have won four of their last seven games are a .500 team and defeated the Raiders the last time the two teams met 34-24 on Oct 17th. Tony how do you see this match up for Sunday a 1:25 pm kick off.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Short turnaround from Sunday as Niners prepare for Thursday Night Football

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Deebo Samuel (19) gets a head start on the Atlanta Falcons cornerback Fabian Moreau (22) at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Dec 19, 2021. The 49ers are in Tennessee for Thursday Night Football Dec 23, 2021 (AP News photo)

#1 The San Francisco 49ers (8-6-0) don’t have much time to exhale after their 31-13 crushing of the Atlanta Falcons (6-8-0) at Levi Stadium last Sunday as they will have a short turnaround and draw down on the Tennessee Titans (9-5-0) on Thursday Night Football.

#2 Talking about last Sunday’s thriller at Levi Stadium the 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo got plenty of time to throw 18-23, 235 yards passing and one touchdown.

#3 The 49ers scored two touchdowns in each of the second and third quarters that help pad the scoring against the Falcons on Sunday a great showing of offense or what they did is the real deal and will be a force against the Titans on Thursday Night Football.

Join David Zizmor each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

It was close Raiders pull it off against Browns 16-14 in Cleveland; Carlson boots game winner

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With time running on the clock in the fourth quarter Las Vegas Raider kicker Daniel Carlson got the game winning boot against the Cleveland Browns defense at FirstEnergy Field in Cleveland on Mon Dec 20, 2021 (AP News photo)

By Rich Perez

The Las Vegas Raiders (7-7) just squeaked by the Cleveland Browns (7-7) 16-14 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Raiders in a must win situation against just got by in the fourth quarter thanks to kicker Daniel Carlson who kicked a 48 yard field goal.

The win helped the Raiders snap a two game losing streak and kept Las Vegas’ playoffs hope alive. The Raiders earlier in the game fell a point behind 14-13 when Browns third string quarterback Nick Mullens threw for a six yard touchdown pass to wide receiver Harrison Bryant with just under four minutes left at 3:45 in the game.

Mullens got the call in his first appearance all season after starter Baker Mayfield and second stringer Case Keenum both tested positive for Covid 19 along with eight other teammates. The lack of help helped the Raiders just get by the Browns in the latter stages of the game.

This game was originally scheduled for Saturday but got the Monday afternoon 3 PM PST or 6PM EST start after the Browns were in Covid protocols. With just 2:47 left in the game Raiders quarterback Derek Carr threw a pass intended for wide receiver Zay Jones that was intercepted by Browns cornerback Greedy Williams which the Browns and their fans figured they Browns would wind the clock down and hand the Raiders another L.

It was not to be for the Browns, Browns running back Nick Chubb couldn’t get much daylight against the Raiders defense. Chubb took three carries against the Raiders defense only to be held to seven yards.

With 1:50 left in the game the Raiders got another chance and the ball back and Carr under center wanted Las Vegas to get into good field position to come back and score. After Browns kicker Dustin Colquitt punted the Raiders got the ball on their own 30 and Carr went to work.

Carr threw three yard pass to Foster Moreau, then Jones for 12 yards, Raider running back Josh Jacobs carried for nine yards, Moreau caught a 12 yard pass and got the ball to the 30 yard line in the Browns zone.

The Thanksgiving Day hero Carlson would get another chance to boot another game winner. Carlson hit a game winning field goal to hand the Raiders a 36-33 win on Thanksgiving day. Fast forward to Monday and Carlson lined it up and hit the ball for a 48 yarder to get the Raiders a two point win. Carlson has now booted 31 successful field goals out of 34 attempts.

The next game for the Raiders, they will host the Denver Broncos Sun Dec 26th at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas at 1:25 pm PST. The Broncos lost a tough one to the Cincinnati Bengals last Sunday 15-10. Broncos quarterback Teddy Bridgewater was relieved by back up Drew Lock after receiving a concussion. Bridgewater was released from the hospital on Monday.

Rich Perez is a Las Vegas Raiders beat writer for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

49ers shoot down Falcons 31-13; Niners pick up fifth win in six games

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws against the Atlanta Falcons defense in second half action on Sun Dec 18, 2021 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP News photo)

by Marko Ukalovic

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — These are the games you’re supposed to win if you want to be playoff contender.

The San Francisco 49ers took care of business in a 31-13 victory over the Atlanta Falcons (6-8) on Sunday afternoon at Levi’s Stadium.

San Francisco has won two games in a row as they continue their playoff push for in the NFC playoff race. They are currently the sixth seed in the NFC and in the second wild card position. Atlanta has lost two of its past three games.

It was a start JaMycal Hasty would soon like to forget as he fumbled the opening kickoff that was recovered by the Falcons at the 49ers 14-yard line.

San Francisco’s (8-6) stout defense let Hasty off the hook as they made a goal line stand on a fourth and goal from their own one-yard line when Atlanta quarterback Matt Ryan threw incomplete to Kyle Pitts.

“I thought our defense played really well in the first half,” said 49ers head coach Kyle Shanhan. “The two drives before our final drive, I think we went three and out on both. We needed to stay on the field and finish them right there. (Our) D came up huge with those four down stops which made us survive it.”

After a 48-yard field goal by Yonghoe Koo the 49ers offense revved up the engine on their second offensive possession. They drove down 79 yards on 11 plays which resulted in a 30-yard field goal by Robbie Gould. The drive was set up with receptions of 25 and 28 yards to tight end George Kittle from Jimmy Garoppolo.

San Francisco went up 10-3 on its third possession. Fullback Kyle Juszczyk rumbled in for a six-yard touchdown run to complete an eight play 77-yard drive. Brandon Aiyuk contributed a 36-yard reception and Jeff Wilson Jr. had a 17-yard rush to help set up Juszczyk’s first rushing TD of the season.

Atlanta (6-8) responded with an eight play 65-yard drive of their own capped off with a 20-yard touchdown from Ryan to wide receiver Russell Gage who leaped high up in the air over Aubrey Thomas for the reception. The drive was aided on a controversial roughing the passer penalty on Arden Key, who had sacked Ryan one play earlier.

Garoppolo marched the 49ers down the field on just six plays and 75 yards in 3:27 that resulted in a 10-yard rushing touchdown by Deebo Samuel to close out the half. Samuel had a 30-yard reception to open the drive.

Samuel now has seven rushing touchdowns on the season, compared to his five receiving touchdowns.

“I just saw it on the install,” Samuel said regarding his new hybrid role on offense. “He (Shanahan) knows my mindset when it comes to just playing the game. I’m never going to shy away from any contact or shy away from anything that they ask me to do.”

San Francisco made the second half a living nightmare for Ryan and the Falcons offense.

Ryan was sacked in back-to-back plays in their opening drive of the second half. The second sack resulted in a fumble by Ryan with Fred Warner recovering for the 49ers.

“Our pass rush is coming alive and they’re coming alive when we needed them to,” said 49ers linebacker Fred Warner. “They’re the ones who start it, penetrating on first and second down so they can earn the right to rush on third down.”

San Francisco only needed four plays to make the Falcons pay for their miscue as Wilson Jr. rushed for a five-yard touchdown to increase the Niners lead to 24-10.

“Our guys were locked in today,” Garoppolo said. “It was a big game. NFC opponent, playoff picture and everything like that. It’s December football. We knew what we were in for.”

It was Wilson’s first rushing touchdown of the season as he made his second consecutive start for the injured Elijah Mitchell.

Atlanta drove 71 yards on nine plays capped off with a 22-yard field goal by Koo.

The 49ers put the game away with another quick drive. They went 75 yards on five plays when Garoppolo completed a four-yard touchdown reception to Jauan Jennings with 5:11 remaining in the third quarter.

San Francisco’s defense held the fort late in the fourth quarter as they stopped back-to-back drives by Atlanta’s offense forcing the Falcons to turn the ball over downs icing the game for the 49ers.

Ryan, who was under duress for the majority of the game, finished 19 of 32 for 236 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions with a QB rating of 92.7. Gage led Atlanta in receiving with eight catches for 91 yards and one touchdown.

San Francisco rushed for 162 yards while holding Atlanta to just 62 yards as both the offensive and defensive lines for the 49ers dominated the trenches on both sides of the ball.

Atlanta’s playoff push took a severe blow, but the team is not ready to concede their season with three games left in the season.

“We know nothing is set in stone,” Gage said. “You know we have three games left, anything can happen. The season has been crazy as we’ve all seen. So we’re gonna go out here and try to find a way to win these last three (games).”

Garoppolo finished 18 of 23 for 235 yards with one touchdown, no interceptions and a QB rating of 126.1. Wilson Jr. led all rushers with 110 yards on 21 carries. Kittle led the 49ers in receiving with six catches for 93 yards.

GAME NOTES: San Francisco finished 6-for-11 on third down conversions. Atlanta was 5-for-13.

UP NEXT: San Francisco travels out to Nashville to take on the Tennessee Titans on Thursday Night Football 11/23 at 5:20pm at Nissan Stadium

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Falcons Patterson and 49ers Samuel who will be the better wideout today?

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Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Cordarelle Patterson makes a second half run agianst the New Orleans Saints on Sun Nov 7, 2021, will match up against the San Francisco 49ers Sun Dec 18, 2021 at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara (AP file photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe, talk about the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) wide receiver Cordarrelle Patterson he’s been compared to the San Francisco 49ers (7-6) wide receiver Deebo Samuel both have five touchdown catches this season and you’ll get a chance to compare them side by side later today.

#2 Head coach Kyle Shanahan said it’s important to have a turnover free game the 49ers are 12-1 when they don’t turn the ball over. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo wins most of his games when he doesn’t throw an interception.

#3 Joe, talk about rookie running back Elijah Mitchell who will not be in the line up for today’s game and Shanahan has said he was not “optimistic” about Mitchell even returning for this Thursday’s game against the Tennessee Titans. Mitchell is clear from concussion protocols but his suffering a knee injury.

#4 The grieving process takes a long time said coach Shanahan regarding 49er cornerback Dontae Johnson who mother passed away and was away last week. Shanahan said that getting Johnson out there and to prepare for today’s game this past week will help him mentally prepare. Johnson 30 is starting in place of Emmanuel Moseley.

#5 Kickoff is at 1:25pm today at Levi Stadium between the Falcons and 49ers, the Falcons have been playing .500 ball winning four of their last eight games, defeating the Carolina Panthers (5-8) last Sunday 29-21. The 49ers are coming off a three point win against the Cincinnati Bengals (7-6) 26-23 last Sunday. Joe what’s your prediction for today’s game.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Chiefs showed Raiders what happens when you disrespect them in their own house; Browns have 14 players out for Monday

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The Kansas City Chiefs logo at the 50 yard that the Raiders stomped on before last Sun Dec 12, 2021 game at Arrowhead Stadium according to social media (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich:

#1 Rich, the Raiders stomping on the Kansas City Chiefs logo at midfield is one of those unwritten football codes you just don’t do and the payback for it was unforgettable last Sunday to the tune of a 48-9 loss at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City.

#2 Before kickoff the Raiders moved their huddle from the 25 yard line to midfield right on top of the Chiefs logo at the 50 yard line. It was reported that most of the Raider players had no idea that the pre game huddle was a way to show disrespect to their hosts.

#3 Chiefs running back Mike Hughes said he had no idea what it was about until after the game and the social media chatter and said it was pretty disrespectful.

#4 The Chiefs made the Raiders pay dearly for it not letting up all and game long. The was the biggest landslide win or loss for the Raiders and Chiefs in their 62 year history and it was mostly built on payback.

#5 Rich, the Raiders are in Cleveland this Monday at 2:00 PM PST to face the Browns (7-6) the Browns in their last game just narrowly got by the Baltimore Ravens (8-5) 24-22 in Cleveland. Cleveland also has 14 players and coaches out for Covid 19 protocols for this Sunday’s game.

Join Rich Perez for the Raiders podcasts Fridays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports with Jessica Kwong: Atmosphere was electric at MSG for Curry record breaker; Covid cancels two Bulls games; plus more

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Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry (30) is fired up after breaking former Boston Celtic Ray Allen’s all time 3 point record in the first half against the New York Knicks on Tue Dec 14, 2021 at Madison Square Garden in New York (AP News photo)

On Headlines Sports podcast with Jessica:

#1 Jessica big night at Madison Square Garden for the Golden State Warriors Stephen Curry who broke Ray Allen’s all time three points record. With the help of the New York Knicks and MSG the hosts provided on screen and music celebration of Curry being congratulated by teammates and handing off the record breaker to his father Dell Curry.

#2 It’s not often you get to witness a record setting historical moment and the highly anticipated moment happened on the biggest stage at MSG. Talk about the surrounding and the electricity of the moment and how Curry just let it all sink in after he broke the record.

#3 In other NBA headlines the Chicago Bulls have postponed two games due to ten players going on NBA health and safety Covid 19 protocols.

#4 The Bulls who were supposed to host the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night and no travelling to Toronto to face the Toronto Raptors on Thursday both games postponed. No announcement on makeup dates.

#5 In NFL news the deadline for coaches, front office staff, and personnel for all NFL teams to get the booster shot is Mon Dec 27th. The NFL said given the CDC’s advise about the fast and moving spread of omicron it’s recommended that the league’s requirement for Tier 1 and Tier 2 employees to get the booster.

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

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders try to put lopsided Chiefs game behind them, face a Brown team with 19 players and coaches on covid list Sunday

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Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver Hunter Renfrow (13) is hit from behind by Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Mike Hughes (21) who forces a fumble in the first half of Sun Dec 12, 2021 game in Kansas City’s Arrowhead Stadium. The Raiders face the Cleveland Browns this Sun Dec 19, 2021 at EnergyFirst Stadium in Cleveland (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 Last Sunday’s game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City was a record setter for the Chiefs (9-4) their biggest spread in a 39 point victory over the Las Vegas Raiders (6-7) 48-9. There certainly wasn’t a mercy rule in this contest.

#2 You would never know with a score like that that Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes would throw well under 300 yards his line, 20-24, 258 yards, and two touchdowns it just seemed like the running backs were on autopilot all game long.

#3 Tony, Mahomes said after the game, “You don’t want people coming into your stadium and trying to disrespect things you’ve built,” Mahomes said. “So for us, there was a little more motivation to go against a really good football team that we have a rivalry against.”

#4 For the Raiders quarterback Derek Carr 33-45, 263 yards, one touchdown and an interception. For Carr’s offense last Sunday a field goal in the second quarter by Dan Carlson and a touchdown catch for Hunter Renfrow in the third quarter.

#5 Up next for the Raiders the Cleveland Browns (7-6) at FirstEnergy Stadium in Cleveland. The Browns have been playing .500 going 5-5 in their last ten games. The Browns won their last game Sunday just getting by the Baltimore Ravens (8-5) at FirstEnergy. The Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield threw for 190 yards and two touchdowns.

#6 Tony, the game was a concern for a moment as 14 players and coaches which included quarterback Baker Mayfield were put on the Covid 19 protocols lists for this Saturday. The Browns will be shorthanded but they will be able to field a team against the Raiders this Saturday.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Jimmy G is a can’t miss when it comes to wins and receivers; plus more 49ers news

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) drops back to throw against the Cincinnati Bengals defense Sun Dec12, 2021 at Paul Brown Stadium in Cincinnati (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Dave:

#1 Dave in games that San Francisco 49ers (7-6) quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo didn’t throw an interception the 49ers have won. Garoppolo in his last game threw for 296 yards, two touchdowns and no interceptions.

#2 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Garoppolo’s success in not throwing the interception is based on his letting it rip and not hesitating.

#3 Injury updates: Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is suffering a sprained elbow and is day to day. Al-Shaair has 11 tackles and three of those for a loss also pass rusher Dee Ford is questionable for this Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons (6-7) at Levi Stadium.

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

That’s Amaury News and Commentary: Las Vegas to host first Superbowl

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A look outside of Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas home of the Super Bowl for February 13, 2024 as announced by the NFL on Mon Dec 13, 2021 (image by USA Today and Kirby Lee)

Las Vegas to Host their First Superbowl

That’s Amaury News and Commentary

By Amaury Pi-González

Even if the Oakland A’s do not move to Las Vegas, Sin City is well-positioned and on track to become besides a gambling mecca a sports mecca as well. The NFL granted the city their first ever Superbowl on February 13, 2024. Considered America’s number one sporting event, there is no doubt for Las Vegas, this is huge. Aside from the Raiders, Las Vegas is also home to the NHL Vegas Golden Knights.

Pending approval by the NFL owners this Wednesday, Las Vegas will host the 2024 Superbowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium, home of the Las Vegas Raiders, a $2 billion facility with 65,000 seat capacity. But it doesn’t stop there; Las Vegas will also host the Pro Bowl on February 6th and the NFL Draft, April 28-30.

In history, Las Vegas is relatively a new city, founded in 1905 by William C. Clark, owner of three railroads, but it was really a charismatic gangster born in Brooklyn, New York by the name of Benjamin “Bugsy” Siegel who had the vision of a place for everybody to gamble where they could stay, eat, drink, gamble, vacation and be entertained.

On December 26, 1946 Siegel opened The Flamingo Hotel, first of its kind in Las Vegas and a new concept began. Las Vegas today is a world destination. Las Vegas had the most hotel rooms among all cities in the US, as of January 2016 with 167,730 rooms, much more today since many other facilities have opened since then.

Join Amaury Pi Gonzalez for That’s Amaury’s News and Commentary podcasts Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com