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San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor: Aiyuk and 49ers finally reach four year $120 million deal

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San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) is no doubt relieved to have signed an extension with the 49ers for four years at $120 million (file photo by Sports Illustrated)

On the San Francisco 49ers podcast with David Zizmor:

#1 It was an offer that had been sitting on the table since Aug 12th and on Aug 29th San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk who was holding in signed for $120 million for four years. Aiyuk could have been hoping to see if that $120 figure would go up.

#2 Dave, how badly did you see how these negotiations went which was going back and forth these last two months.

#3 A couple reporters in Pittsburgh made it sound that Aiyuk was pretty much signed, sealed and delivered. Steelers fans who are passionate about their team have expressed their disappointment on social media. No one from the Steelers front office had guaranteed that Aiyuk was coming to Pittsburgh in the first place.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts Wednesdays 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

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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

NFL Post Season podcast with David Zizmor: Taking a look at this weekends four games

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Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski is preparing his team to face the Houston Texans in Houston for the AFC Playoffs on Sat Jan 13, 2024 (AP file photo)

On the NFL Post Season podcast with David Zizmor :

#1 David, let’s go over each playoff game coming up this weekend starting with this Sat Jan 13th and we’ll start with the Cleveland Browns and Houston Texans. The Browns finished 11-6 on the season and the Texans finished at 10-7. The Texans have the homefield advantage how do you see this game’s outcome and what your predicted score?

#2 The Miami Dolphins (11-6) goes up against the Kansas City Chiefs (11-6) this one at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City do you see this as an evenly matched contest or the Chiefs who know their way around getting deep in the post season and have homefield might have the edge?

#3 On Sun Jan 14th the AFC game is the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Buffalo Bills. The Steelers are 10-7 and the Bills are 11-6. The Bills have the homefield and face the Steel Curtain. Tony do you see this one?

#4 The Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys round off the playoff games for this weekend at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. The Packers come in at 9-8 and the host Cowboys are 12-5. The Cowboys are the number two seeded team in post season with home field. How do you see the outcome of this contest?

Dave Zizmor covers the NFL for 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

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.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Tony Renteria: Raiders get ready for Steelers on Sunday Night Football

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) throws a pass as guard Jermaine Eluemunor (72) blocks for him during the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sun Sep 17, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Tony R:

#1 Tony how disappointing has it got to be after the Las Vegas Raiders won in week 1 by a point to just get demolished in week 2 by the Buffalo Bills 38-10.

#2 Tony the Raiders had only 20 minutes of offensive possession, the Bills defense just ended the Raiders offense before they could even get something going.

#3 Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo 16-24 for 185 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions. Tony did Garoppolo did get the opportunities in the pocket, it seemed the Bills got to third down and it was time to sit down for the offense.

#4 Running back Tre Tucker one carry and 34 yards and for James Cook 17 carries and 123 yards, the Raiders running game was silenced and in the second half they were shutout.

#5 Raiders open up their regular season on Sunday Night Football against the Pittsburgh Steelers. How important is it for the Raiders to finally get home field at Allegiant and what are their chances against the Steelers?

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

Raiders Blown-out By Bills 38-10; Las Vegas to host Pittsburgh on Sunday Night Football

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The Las Vegas Raiders wide receiver DeVante Adams scores the only touchdown the Raiders would have for the game in the first half against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium Orchard Park NY on Sun Sep 17, 2023 (AP News photo)

By Barbara Mason

An outstanding game Sunday from Josh Allen and company blew the Raiders out of the stadium as the Bills beat the Raiders 38-10.

In Week 2 the Raiders (1-1) traveled to Buffalo (1-1) for a game at Highmark Stadium with Josh Allen and the Bills. Buffalo lost their opener at MetLife Stadium to the New York Jets, despite the early exit of Aaron Rodgers in the first quarter , 22-16.

Turnovers really hurt the Bills in Week 1. Allen threw three interceptions in the wild and often ugly game. The loss was a stunner especially in the absence of Rodgers. It’s a good bet that the Raiders will see an entirely different Josh Allen in Week Two.

The temperature at kickoff was 71 degrees, a balmy afternoon for this game. As this season goes deeper we will no doubt see some very nasty weather but Sunday’s game was played in clement conditions.

Game recap: The Raiders were first up on the board in the opening quarter. Las Vegas quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo found Davante Adams for 16 yards and the touchdown giving the Raiders the 7-0 lead. Buffalo tied up the game in the first quarter on a four Yd rush by Latavius Murray 7-7.

Raider’s kicker Daniel Carlson made a 47 Yard Field Goal in the second quarter, but the quarter belonged to Josh Allen who threw two touchdown passes. The first score in the quarter was a pass from Allen to Dawson Knox for two Yds in the opening minutes.

As the quarter began to wear down Allen found Kahlil Shakir for 11 yards and a second touchdown with 18 ticks left in the first half. The score at the half was 21-10. Josh Allen was hot unlike the awful game he had last week pulling it all together in the first two quarters. He was 18 of 21 for 142 yards, a vast improvement this week.

There was good quarterback production on both sides in this first half. Garoppolo did have a pick, a tipped ball, but other than that he was solid.

The Bills had won the coin toss and had elected to defer to the second half. At 5:59 in the third quarter, Allen struck against this time a two yard pass to Gabe Davis and a 28-10 lead. This was Allen’s third touchdown of the game.

Buffalo’s Tyler Bass kicked a 29 yard field goal to start the fourth quarter taking a commanding lead 31-10. Las Vegas was in deep trouble. The Raiders had very little opportunity with so little time on the field in this game.

The Raiders only had the ball for close to 15 minutes through three quarters. The Bills had the ball for almost 13 minutes in the third quarter. It was complete domination by the Bills as Buffalo was stuffing the Raiders rushing game, and shutting down their passing game.

With 5:08 left in the game the Bills had their second rushing touchdown of the day taking a 38-10 lead. Buffalo was on their way to their first win of the season.

With so little time of possession, the Raiders didn’t have much of a chance and the two interceptions didn’t help. Jimmy Garoppolo was 16/24 for 185 yards, one TD and two interceptions.

They only had 55 total rushing yards and one fumble. It was a truly forgettable game. To make things even worse, Davante Adams left the field late in the fourth quarter after a heavy hit. With Jacobi Meyers out due to concussion suffered in the Denver game, the Raiders cannot afford losing another player on their receiving corp.

Josh Allen was 31 of 37 passing for 274 yards, three touchdowns and no interceptions. The Bills had 183 yards rushing and no fumbles playing a tremendous game.

Raiders post game notes: Last Sunday the Raiders squeaked out a nice win over a division rival to start the 2023 season. They beat the Denver Broncos 17-16. As Davante Adams put it, “it ain’t got to be pretty, ” and it certainly was not pretty but Las Vegas got the job done opening the season with a win. The Broncos special teams self-destructed and the Raiders took full advantage.

In Week Three the Raiders will welcome the Pittsburg Steelers to Allegiant Stadium for Sunday Night Football. The Steelers are playing the Cleveland Browns on Monday Night Football and looking for their first win of the season. Kickoff for the Raiders vs Steelers game next week will be Sunday night at 5:20 PM.

Las Vegas Raiders podcast with Rich Perez: Raiders defense doesn’t show up; Garoppolo and offense only 20 minutes of possession; Home opener Sunday for Vegas

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Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo (10) and the offense had only 20 minutes of possession. The Raiders defense spent most of the day on the field against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sun Sep 17, 2023 (AP News photo)

On the Raiders podcast with Rich Perez:

#1 Rich, it wasn’t even close as the Las Vegas Raiders were landslided by the Buffalo Bills 38-10. The Bills had a lopsided more time of possession on offense than the Raiders.

#2 On both sides of the ball the Raiders struggled. Quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo was pretty three and out all day and the turnovers hurt the Raiders chances to get some time in the red zone.

#3 In the first half the Bills made themselves at home at Orchard Park scoring seven in the first quarter and in the second quarter 14 points the Raiders could only answer with ten. Second half the Raiders were shutout.

#4 Jimmy Garoppolo threw a pass for Davonte Adams but Buffalo had three man coverage and put Adams in jeopardy he got to his feet after getting laid out late in the fourth quarter.

#5 The Raiders turned the ball over three times including a penalty late in the fourth quarter offensive holding on the Raiders tight end Michael Mayer the Bills declined and the ball went back to the Bills.

#6 Garoppolo went 16-24, 186 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. For the Bills quarterback Josh Allen 31-37, 274 yards, and three touchdowns.

#7 Raiders make their season home opener against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For Sunday Night Football Sep 24 kickoff at 5:20pm PT at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. The Steelers played on Monday Night Football against the Cleveland Browns in Pittsburgh and will have six day rest before kicking off against the Raiders Sunday. Raiders are coming off a tough loss can they overcome it and take advantage of home field.

Join Rich after every home and away game during the 2023 Raiders season for the Raiders podcast at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

Headline Sports podcast with Bruce Magowan: Washington State and Oregon State can they stop the break up of the Pac 12; Jets HC Soleh don’t be surprised if Rogers come back; plus more news

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Washington State Cougars Athletic Director Pat Chun was instrumental in filing a restraining order preventing the Pac 12’s presidents and chancellors from meeting until the court rules on the make up of the board of directors (Seattle Times photo)

On Headline Sports podcast with Bruce:

#1 Washington State and Oregon State have filed restraining orders through a Pullman Washington Court to stop the break up of the Pac 12. The other ten teams have left the barn can the lawsuit filed by the Beavers and the Cougars bring them back?

#2 Bruce, New York Jets head coach Robert Soleh said he wouldn’t be surprised if quarterback Aaron Rogers tries to return next season. Do you see him rehabbing and trying again for 2024.

#3 Bruce the San Francisco 49ers Brock Purdy had himself a great opening day against the Pittsburgh Steelers. In a 30-7 win. Purdy went 19-29, 220 yards, two touchdowns. How do you see him shaping up for this next game in the Southland against the Rams.

#4 Turning to baseball the San Francisco Giants are just 1.5 game out of the NL Wild Card race. They had won four of their last four games and have played a couple of nail biters with the Cleveland Guardians during the current series. Every win counts and every loss hurts their chances.

#5 As a network why does ESPN put all of it’s coverage on the NBA and NFL and almost never a mention of MLB during the regular programs and talk shows?

Bruce Magowan is a podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com