NFL Championship podcast with David Zizmor: Did refs favor Chiefs in Divisional game? Commanders are post season Cinderella team; plus more news

Singer/Entertainer Taylor Swift (left) and Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark (right) watch Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs host the Houston Texans in the second half at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City in the AFC Divisional game on Sat Jan 18, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the NFL Championship podcast with David Zizmor:

On the NFL podcast with David Zizmor:

#1  The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a AFC Divisional game and the Houston Texans have never won one. The case was the same on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and and a touchdown as the Chiefs took out the Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC Championship. But there has been a lot of talk about the refs helping the Chiefs in their game Saturday with the Texans.

# 2 The Washington Commanders that underdog, under rated team and going through their post season portfolio, they won their first round of the playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Dec 29th in overtime and advanced to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The Commanders shocked not only the nation’s capital but the country with a shocking 45-31 win over the Super Bowl favored Detroit Lions. With the loss the Lions will not appear in the Super Bowl for 59 seasons.

#3 The Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley broke through and scored in heavy winter conditions on Sunday. Barkley ran for a 78 yard touchdown in the NFC Divisional game on Saturday as the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eagles quarter Jalen Hurts had a 44 yard scoring rush.

#4 The Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and the Bills defense forced three turnovers as they eliminated the visiting Baltimore Ravens at Orchard Park 27-25 on Sunday in AFC Divisional play. The win ends the Bills three game loss streak during divisional play as they advance to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sun Jan 26.

#5 Just getting your predictions on the outcomes of the NFC Championship with the Commanders at Eagles and in the AFC Championship the Bills at the Chiefs. Whose going to the Super Bowl?

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NFL Playoff podcast with Tony Renteria: Chiefs match up against Bills in AFC and Commanders-Eagles battle in NFC Championship

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) gets ready to pass against the Houston Texans defense in the AFC Divisional game at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City on Sat Jan 19, 2025 (AP News photo)

On the NFL podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1  The Kansas City Chiefs have never lost a AFC Divisional game and the Houston Texans have never won one. The case was the same on Saturday afternoon at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City. Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes threw to Travis Kelce seven times for 117 yards and and a touchdown as the Chiefs took out the Texans 23-14 to advance to the AFC Championship.

# 2 The Washington Commanders that underdog, under rated team and going through their post season portfolio, they won their first round of the playoff game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers back on Dec 29th in overtime and advanced to face the Detroit Lions on Saturday night. The Commanders shocked not only the nation’s capital but the country with a shocking 45-31 win over the Super Bowl favored Detroit Lions. With the loss the Lions will not appear in the Super Bowl for 59 seasons.

#3 The Philadelphia Eagles Saquon Barkley broke through and scored in heavy winter conditions on Sunday. Barkley ran for a 78 yard touchdown in the NFC Divisional game on Saturday as the Eagles defeated the Los Angeles Rams 28-22 at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia. Eagles quarter Jalen Hurts had a 44 yard scoring rush.

#4 The Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen threw for two touchdowns and the Bills defense forced three turnovers as they eliminated the visiting Baltimore Ravens at Orchard Park 27-25 on Sunday in AFC Divisional play. The win ends the Bills three game loss streak during divisional play as they advance to face the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship on Sun Jan 26.

#5 Just getting your predictions on the outcomes of the NFC Championship with the Commanders at Eagles and in the AFC Championship the Bills at the Chiefs. Whose going to the Super Bowl?

Join Tony Renteria podcasts the NFL post season Tuesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NFL Playoff podcast with Dave Zizmor: Favored Chiefs host Texans at KC, Lions host Commanders Saturday; Rams-Eagles battle in Philadelphia; Bills host Ravens in Orchard Park

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is seen on the sidelines at Mile High Stadium in Denver against the Denver Broncos on Sun Jan 5, 2025. Mahomes will start the playoff game against the Houston Texans in the AFC Divisional game on Sat Jan 18, 2025 in Kansas City (AP News photo)

On the NFL Playoff podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 David, let’s take a look at the upcoming NFL playoffs games starting this Saturday with the AFC Divisional game between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium. The Texans beat the Chargers last week 32-12 to advance.

#2 Also this Saturday the NFC Divisional playoff game between the Washington Commanders and Detroit Lions at Ford Field in Detroit. The Commanders won in a slim game against Tampa Bay Bucs 23-20 last week.

#3 Sunday the Los Angeles Rams who had to play in Arizona due to the LA fires beat the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 and will play in a very tough place at Lincoln Financial Field against the Philadelphia Eagles how do you see this match up on Sunday.

#4 The AFC Divisional game is said to be the most challenging and could be the game of the week in this NFL final four. The John Harbaugh well coached Baltimore Ravens against the great quarterbacking of the Buffalo Bills Josh Allen on Sunday a 3:30pm PST kickoff in Orchard Park New York.

Join David Zizmor throughout the NFL post season for the NFL playoff podcasts at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

NFL Playoff podcast with Tony Renteria: Texans surprise Chargers with 32-12 win; Commanders win a close contest against Bucs; plus more post season news

Houston Texans safety Eric Murray (23) celebrates returning a touchdown against the Los Angeles Chargers in the AFC Wild Card on Sat Jan 18, 2025 at NRG Stadium in Houston (AP News photo)

On NFL Playoff podcast with Tony Renteria:

#1 How surprised were you the Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in the AFC Wild Card on Sat Jan 18th in a game that wasn’t even close. The Texans quarterback CJ Stroud went 22-33, 282 yards, and one touchdown and one interception. How surprising was it that the Texans were able to beat the Chargers led by Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh?

#2 It was a close one in the NFC Wild Card Game on Sunday Jan 12 as the Washington Commanders edged the Tampa Bay Bucs 23-20. Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels 24-35, 268 yards, and two touchdowns.

#3 In the NFC Wild Card round on Sunday the Philadelphia Eagles defeated the Green Bay Packers 22-10. The Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts was 13-21, threw for 131 yards and two touchdowns.

#4 The Baltimore Ravens handled the Pittsburgh Steelers 28-14 on Sat Jan 11 AFC Wild Card game. Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson was 20-29, threw for 270 yards, and two touchdowns. Ravens quarterback LaMar Jackson helped the Ravens win it with 16-21, 175 yards passing, two touchdowns.

#5 The Buffalo Bills crushed the Denver Broncos 31-7 in the AFC Wild Card game Sun Jan 12th. The Bills quarterback Josh Allen went 20-26, 272 yards and two touchdowns.

#6 The Los Angeles Rams took care of business in the NFC Wild Card game beating the Minnesota Vikings 27-9 on Monday Jan 13th. Rams quarterback Matt Stafford went 19-27 for 209 yards and two touchdowns.

Tony Renteria is an NFL analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong: Can Packers keep string going against 49ers Sat night?; Bucs-Lions go to task Sun; plus more playoff looks

Baker Mayfield looked invincible under center for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers who shut down the Philadelphia Eagles on both sides of the ball on Monday Night Football playoffs Jan 15, 2024 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Jessica Kwong:

#1 On Sunday the Green Bay Packers have won seven of their last nine games. They had a tremendous game against the Dallas Cowboys. The Packers offense exploded for a 48-32 win against the fifth best defense in the NFL and Packers quarterback Jordan Love got the protection he needed to get time to make his throws. The Packers have the tough task facing the heavily favored San Francisco 49ers in Santa Clara on Saturday night.

#2 On Monday it wasn’t even close as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers took it to the Philadelphia Eagles 32-9. The Bucs got plenty of offense from quarterback Baker Mayfield who threw 22-36 for 337 yards and three touchdowns. Those touchdowns made the big difference for the Bucs as the Eagles defense just couldn’t stop Mayfield on the offense.

#3 The Buffalo Bills wasted no time making things happen as the Bills took a first half lead of 21-7 over the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Steelers knew quickly that this was going to be a rough afternoon. The Bills and Steelers had a defensive second half with each scoring ten points but it was the first half that made the difference as the Bills took a 31-17 win. The Bills will host the Kansas City Chiefs this Sunday.

#4 The Detroit Lions cut it real close against the Los Angeles Rams 24-23 last Sunday. The Lions quarterback Jared Goff outdueled former Lions quarterback Matt Stafford at Ford Field in Detroit. Goff threw for 277 yards and connected for one touchdown as the Lions advance to face the Buccaneers next Sunday in Detroit.

#5 The Kansas City Chiefs were their old post season selves again as they didn’t even make it close against the Miami Dolphins in a 26-7 win at Arrowhead Stadium. Chiefs quarterback Pat Mahomes 23-41 for 262 yards and one touchdown. The Chiefs are headed for Buffalo this Sunday in the second round of the AFC Playoffs.

Jessica Kwong does Headline Sports podcasts every other Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: 49ers looking for fifth straight win face Seahawks Sunday at Levis

The San Francisco 49ers Christian McCaffrey charges up field against the Philadelphia Eagles at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 3, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers scored touchdowns on six straight possessions in a 42-19 blowout victory over the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday afternoon at Lincoln Financial Field.

#2 It didn’t look like it was going to be a cakewalk by San Francisco (9-3) after the opening 15 minutes. The Eagles defense held the 49ers potent offense to -6 yards in total offense.

#3 Once the second quarter got underway, so did the 49ers offense. Quarterback Brock Purdy led an 11 play 85-yard drive that accumulated with a Brandon Aiuyk two-yard touchdown reception with 7:10 left in the second quarter.

#4 Dre Greenlaw ejected from the game with 9:19 remaining in the third quarter after body slamming Davonta Smith to the ground after a 13-yard reception. Greenlaw made contact with the Eagles head of security Dom DiSandro, who was also ejected from the game. DiSandro is banned from the sidelines during this Sunday Night Football game against the Dallas Cowboys.

#5 San Francisco returns home for an NFC West battle with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday 12/10 at 1:05pm at Levi’s Stadium.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Shanahan had faith in team going into Philadelphia

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) is pursued by the Philadelphia Eagles defensive end Fletcher Cox (91) at Lincoln Financial Stadium in Philadelphia on Sun Dec 3, 2023 (AP News photo)

On SF 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan had confidence that the 49ers could hold off the Philadelphia Eagles and they did coming back strong with a 42-19 thrashing of the Eagles at Lincoln Financial in Philadelphia.

#2 Going into this game there were some doubt the 49ers could win this game but 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was pretty much able to do what he wanted to do from time to pass and to keep the football.

#3 The Seattle Seahawks come calling to Levi Stadium this Sun Dec 10. The Seahawks are 6-6 and lost their last game in a high offensive game 41-35 against the Dallas Cowboys. David how do you see the Seahawks and 49ers finishing business on Sunday.

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

Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O: Browns on their fourth quarterback Flacco to start against Rams; Is 49ers-Eagles match up of the season?; plus more news

Cleveland Browns quarterback Joe Flacco will suit up for this Sun Dec 3, 2023 game against the Los Angeles Rams at So Fi Stadium in Los Angeles. Flaaco is the Browns fourth quarterback used for this season. (AP News photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Charlie O:

#1 How frustrating does it have to get for the Cleveland Browns in terms of having the revolving door of quarterbacks. The Browns are now on their fourth quarterback with 38 year old Joe Flacco getting the start after quarterback Dorian Thompson-Robinson suffered a concussion last week. Robinson was ruled out on Friday. The Browns lost quarterbacks DeShaun Watson who is out with a shoulder injury and PJ Walker who started two games this season and will serve as Flacco’s back up Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams.

#2 Charlie, to the big game of the season the San Francisco 49ers and Philadelphia Eagles. How much is this game unfinished business for the 49ers and how badly does quarterback Brock Purdy want to get in win it and come out it in one piece?

#3 The Eagles have been leaning on their defense with linebackers stopping any quarterback keepers or opposing running backs. Will this be a factor for running back Christian McCaffrey whose had nothing but success in finding holes and getting yards.

#4 The Las Vegas Raiders badly want to get back in the win column after losing their last two games to the Miami Dolphins and Kansas City Chiefs. The Chiefs badly did some damage to Raiders defense last Sunday at Allegiant Stadium with a 14 point second quarter and a ten point fourth quarter for a 31-17 win. Simply put the defense just couldn’t stop quarterback Patrick Mahomes and head coach Andy Reid’s game plan down.

#5 The Raiders have a bye this Sunday and host the Minnesota Vikings Sun Dec 10th at Allegiant. Vikings lost to the Chicago Bears last Sunday in a squeaker 12-10 at US Bank Stadium in Minneapolis. The Vikings have gone without their starter Kirk Cousins and have started Joshua Dobbs who went 22-32 for 185 yards one touchdown and what hurt Dobbs the most he was picked off four times. How do you see the Raiders and Vikings next Sunday in Vegas?

Join Charlie O for Headline Sports Sundays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast with Joe Hawkes: Niners second chance at Eagles in NFL’s best showcase game of 2023

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) prepares to throw a pass against the Seattle Seahawks at CenturyLink in Seattle on Thursday Night Football on Nov 23, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with J Hawkes:

#1 Joe over the last year since 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy was injured in the NFC Championship game in Philadelphia had surgery and recovered and you look at his body of work since that time how serious is he now considered a potential Super Bowl quarterback?

#2 You’ve watched film of Purdy trying to throw under pressure. The Eagles opposing lineman finds a hole which could lead to a sack but yet and still Purdy is able to get his pass down field and in crucial times complete the passes.

#3 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has such great support from his offensive coordinator Brian Johnson and quarterbacks coach Shane Steichen. Shanahan said they have quality play calling from dropbacks, play actions, RPOs, the quarterback run game and the regular run game.

#4 The Eagles are a 10-1 team. They showed they’re a big physical team all season long and the 49ers got a look at them last season in the NFC Championship game. Do you see the Eagles as that same intimidating team or even better than last season’s team?

#5 Joe do you find this Sunday’s game in Philadelphia no doubt to be the 49ers toughest game of the season and how much is this game is a must win for San Francisco?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Eagles and Jalen Hurts stand at the top of the NFC at 10-1

He can do it all the Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) seen after scoring a touchdown against the Buffalo Bills in overtime at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Nov 26, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David:

#1 Dave, how difficult do you see it for the San Francisco 49ers facing the Philadelphia Eagles and Jalen Hurts in Philadelphia this Sunday. The Eagles have virtually been impossible to penetrate and can run up the score.

#2 What do you see the 49er having as their best weapons to have a chance to beat the Eagles?

#3 As you see it with 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy under center and once again the Eagles defensive line who literally did damage to Purdy and the 49ers in last season’s NFC Championship game do you see Purdy getting the protection and timing to get the ball their receivers.

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