mercurynews--2020-10-25--49ers 33, Patriots 6: Warner leads dominant defensive effort, Wilson scores thrice before injury

Fred Warner flipped his body sideways as he shuffled and spied Cam Newton .
Then , in a flash , Warner coyly retreated into coverage and , voila , the 49ers ’ star linebacker came up with a shoestring interception .
At that point the 49ers led just 10-3 , but the New England Patriots had already shown just how slim a chance they had Sunday on their home field .
With Warner commanding a 49ers defense rife with injury replacements , and with surprise starter Jeff Wilson rushing for a career-high three touchdowns , the 49ers cruised to a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Gillette Stadium since their 2012 Super Bowl run .
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“ Couldn ’ t imagine it going any better than this , ” Jimmy Garoppolo said .
The only downers from the 49ers ’ perspective were , of course , injuries .
Wilson was carted off with a left ankle injury from his final touchdown run , which pushed the 49ers ’ lead to 30-6 .
Fellow offensive catalyst Deebo Samuel grabbed his left hamstring after a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ The 49ers ( 4-3 ) have won two straight after losing two in a row , and any positive momentum helps going into next Sunday ’ s game at the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks .
The Patriots ( 2-4 ) have lost three straight for the first time since 2002 .
Garoppolo , in his return to New England after a 2017 Halloween trade , said it was never his intention to hand Bill Belichick his most lopsided loss as Patriots coach .
“ I wanted to come in and get a win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t matter if we won by one or 100 , ” Garoppolo said .
Warner ’ s interception was the first of four by the 49ers , and their third got Newton benched in favor of Jarrett Stidham in the game ’ s third quarter .
Those were just some highlights by a defense that started only four of the same players from last season ’ s Super Bowl appearance .
“ We were clearly out-coached , outplayed .
Just out-everything , ” said Belichick , whose Patriots were outgained 467-241 , including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the 49ers .
Here are the highs , lows and all you need to know : With Raheem Mostert joining Tevin Coleman on injured reserve a day earlier , Wilson made the most of his surprise start , only to have his left ankle got trapped under a Patriots defender while scoring his third touchdown , on a 7-yard run midway through the third quarter .
A high-ankle sprain could shelve him multiple weeks , as happened to Mostert last game .
That end Wilson ’ s his first 100-yard game in just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 17 carries for 112 yards .
The last 49ers running back with three rushing touchdowns in a road game was Roger Craig in 1988 against the Los Angeles Rams .
It was surprising that Wilson , rather than Jerick McKinnon or JaMycal Hasty , replaced the injured Mostert in the starting lineup .
That ’ s because Wilson missed last game because of a tight calf , and he entered this game questionable to play .
Said coach Kyle Shanahan : “ We knew on Monday if Jeff was healthy , he ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ t sure until he got a lot of practice on Thursday .
Otherwise we would have gone with Hasty .
We were able to rest Jet , play him only on third down and that will help him going forward.
” Wilson ’ s first touchdown run ( 3 yards ) came on the 49ers ’ opening series , and his 14-yard touchdown run just before halftime gave 49ers a 23-3 lead .
Wilson hit the 100-yard mark with an 8-yard run on his first carry after halftime .
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He had back-to-back two-touchdown games early last season against the Bengals and Steelers , and he had a game-winning touchdown catch in November against the Cardinals .
The injury-ravaged 49ers certainly can ’ t afford losing another offensive catalyst .
Samuel sustained a left hamstring injury after taking 1-yard toss to the 14-yard line , setting up a Robbie Gould 32-yard field goal and 33-6 lead .
Samuel remained a popular target on passes behind the line of scrimmage .
He had five catches for 65 yards through three quarters .
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Samuel already missed the first three games of the season recovering from offseason foot surgery .
Injured cornerback Richard Sherman promptly tweeted “ All-Pro Fred ” — as did the 49ers – after Warner ’ s second interception this season .
“ Cam made a bad throw where I obviously came up with it .
That ’ s a total defensive effort , ” Warner said .
“ The entire team as a whole getting turnovers was huge for us today.
” His put an instant end to the Patriots ’ third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
“ It was a very impressive catch , ” Shanahan said .
“ Any time the ball is low like that and you get fingers under it and not trapping it , it was a heck of a deal , a very impressive play .
The D played unbelievable the whole day .
“ It was extremely physical game by our team in all three phases .
It was fun to watch.
” Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley made a last-minute interception before halftime , and he weaved through sleep-walking Patriots for a 49-yard @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
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3 and 4 came from nickel back Jamar Taylor , starting with Newton ’ s first target to Julian Edelman .
Those interceptions proved more harmful than the pair the Patriots defense produced against Jimmy Garoppolo .
The Patriots ’ first points – a 40-yard field goal – came after Devin McCourty ’ s second-series interception .
That cut the 49ers ’ lead to 7-3 to open the second quarter .
The Pats ’ second interception of Garoppolo came near their goal line on a desperation heave as time @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Garoppolo ( 20-of-25 , 278 yards ) was efficient , mostly untouched and generally happy throughout his first game at New England since a Halloween 2017 trade .
“ Just complete poise , ” wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk said of Garoppolo , “ but you could feel the excitement and energy bouncing off him .
We felt everything he was giving off .
It was exciting to see him how he was , just having fun playing football.
” He completed his first seven passes for 93 yards before spoiling the 49ers ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He accrued 181 yards by halftime ( 14 of 19 ) but his passer rating dropped to 63.6 with that long end zone interception to end the first half .
Garoppolo ’ s month-old ankle injury did not inhibit him from scrambling for a third-down conversion on the first series .
He got sacked once .
“ It was a cool week .
Lot of emotions , lot of memories , ” Garoppolo said .
“ Coming back here to the same stadium and hearing the same songs they used to play , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( team-high seven tackles ) and the 49ers ’ four interceptions aside , the defense looked solid despite missing , among others , starting safeties Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt for the first time because of injuries .
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw came through with the 49ers ’ first sack , and it helped slow a Patriots ’ series in 49ers territory right after halftime .
The Patriots settled for a field goal that drive as Javon Kinlaw stopped Newton on a third-down scramble , after Dion Jordan and Arik Armstead missed potential sacks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a sack .
Newton was benched after his third interception , and he finished with 98 yards and no touchdowns while completing 9-of-15 passes .
Safeties Marcell Harris and Tarvarius Moore made their starting debuts this season in place of Ward ( quadriceps ) and Tartt ( shoulder ) .
Moore made a third-down tackle to force the Patriots to punt on their first series , and his third-down pass breakup later in the first half sent N ’ Keal Harry out of the game with a concussion .
The 49ers scored a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ second straight game and the third time this season .
Sunday , it was Wilson capping things off with a 3-yard run .
Stoking that drive were Garoppolo completions to Samuel ( 23 yards , 14 yards ) and Kittle ( 7 , 15 ) .
As the 49ers took a 23-3 lead into halftime ( and 301-59 advantage in yards ) , it was worth recalling their last visit to the Patriots .
In December 2012 , the 49ers led 17-3 at halftime , bumped that to 31-3 before falling into a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 41-34 win .
Brandon Aiyuk notched his first career 100-yard game , tallying five catches for 112 yards .
A 35-yard reception to the 7-yard line set up Wilson ’ s final touchdown .
“ It was being in spots I ’ m supposed to be and the ball came to me when I did that , ” Aiyuk said .
“ I was excited to have the first 100-yard game but there ’ s still a lot more to improve on and build.
” • Kurtenbach : Yes , Jimmy Garoppolo beat @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be fooled • What the 49ers ’ Shanahan , Garoppolo are saying after dominant win over the Patriots George Kittle had five catches for 55 yards as the face of the NFL ’ s second annual National Tight End Day pseudo-holiday .
He caught his first three targets for 36 yards , including a 14-yarder against famed cornerback Stephon Gilmore .
“ National Tight End Day is good for the Niners because our whole team embodies it : have fun , play fast , be physical , ” said Kittle , noting the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and did so behind a four-touchdown effort by a running back ( Tevin Coleman , vs. Carolina ) .
More key to that offensive effort Sunday was Wilson , who Kittle commended for going in a “ dark place ” where he gets angry and seeks contact .
“ Football is a violent sport and if you don ’ t kind of go to that dark place and be violent and be physical , you ’ re not gon na last very long , ” Kittle said .
“ … The longer I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Kyle has talked about it , everybody kind of goes in that dark place .
It ’ s a violent game .
“ It ’ s fun to be a part of a team with a bunch of psychopaths , because I fit in really well here.
” Robbie Gould has made 391 field goals since the Patriots cut him as an undrafted rookie before the 2005 season .
That includes two field goals Sunday , starting with a 41-yarder that gave the 49ers a 10-3 lead nine minutes before halftime .
Gould @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and hit the left upright , keeping the 49ers ’ lead at 16-3 for the time being .
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk scored his second rushing touchdown in three games , after totaling none in his first three seasons with the 49ers .
He had four carries for 18 yards ; he entered with three carries for 18 yards .

Fred Warner flipped his body sideways as he shuffled and spied Cam Newton. Then, in a flash, Warner coyly retreated into coverage and, voila, the 49ers’ star linebacker came up with a shoestring interception.
At that point the 49ers led just 10-3, but the New England Patriots had already shown just how slim a chance they had Sunday on their home field.
With Warner commanding a 49ers defense rife with injury replacements, and with surprise starter Jeff Wilson rushing for a career-high three touchdowns, the 49ers cruised to a 33-6 victory in their first game at Gillette Stadium since their 2012 Super Bowl run.
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers dives with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Brandon Aiyuk #11 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by Jonathan Jones #31 and Devin McCourty #32 of the New England Patriots during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers hands the ball off to Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 during their NFL game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Lawrence Guy #93 of the New England Patriots tackles Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled by members of the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Cam Newton #1 of the New England Patriots looks to pass against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers grabs his left leg after scoring on a seven-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle (85) eludes New England Patriots defensive back J.C. Jackson (27) after catching a pass in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Lawrence Guy #93 of the New England Patriots tackles Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after defeating the New England Patriots 33-6 in their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers runs with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 25: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates with teammates after an interception against the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for a seven-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Deebo Samuel #19 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers celebrates his 16-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during the second quarter of their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jakob Johnson #47 of the New England Patriots fumbles against the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 25: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers escapes the tackle of Ja'Whaun Bentley #51 of the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers runs for a seven-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots in the third quarter of their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Kyle Juszczyk #44 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball for a four-yard touchdown against the New England Patriots during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 25: Gunner Olszewski #80 of the New England Patriots is tackled by Joe Walker #59 of the San Francisco 49ers in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson Jr. #30 of the San Francisco 49ers rushes with the ball against the New England Patriots during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jakob Johnson #47 of the New England Patriots fumbles the ball as he is hit by Azeez Al-Shaair #51 of the San Francisco 49ers during their NFL game at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers dives with the ball during a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
FOXBOROUGH, MA - OCTOBER 25: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after an interception against the New England Patriots in the first half at Gillette Stadium on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Kathryn Riley/Getty Images)
New England Patriots quarterback Cam Newton, rear, passes under pressure from San Francisco 49ers defenders Fred Warner (54) and Kerry Hyder Jr. (92) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Kendrick Bourne #84 of the San Francisco 49ers reacts after a touchdown during a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. gains yardage against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo passes against the New England Patriots in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers scores a touchdown in the third quarter of a game against the New England Patriots on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
New England Patriots linebacker Ja'Whaun Bentley (51) tackles San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) in the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr. (30) walks off the field after an injury while scoring a touchdown in the second half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - OCTOBER 25: Jeff Wilson #30 of the San Francisco 49ers is tackled during a game against the San Francisco 49ers on October 25, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Adam Glanzman/Getty Images)
San Francisco 49ers running back Jeff Wilson Jr., left, celebrates his touchdown with George Kittle, right, in the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)
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“Couldn’t imagine it going any better than this,” Jimmy Garoppolo said.
The only downers from the 49ers’ perspective were, of course, injuries. Wilson was carted off with a left ankle injury from his final touchdown run, which pushed the 49ers’ lead to 30-6. Fellow offensive catalyst Deebo Samuel grabbed his left hamstring after a 1-yard run with 13:27 to go.
The 49ers (4-3) have won two straight after losing two in a row, and any positive momentum helps going into next Sunday’s game at the NFC West-leading Seattle Seahawks. The Patriots (2-4) have lost three straight for the first time since 2002.
Garoppolo, in his return to New England after a 2017 Halloween trade, said it was never his intention to hand Bill Belichick his most lopsided loss as Patriots coach. “I wanted to come in and get a win. To me, it didn’t matter if we won by one or 100,” Garoppolo said.
Warner’s interception was the first of four by the 49ers, and their third got Newton benched in favor of Jarrett Stidham in the game’s third quarter. Those were just some highlights by a defense that started only four of the same players from last season’s Super Bowl appearance.
“We were clearly out-coached, outplayed. Just out-everything,” said Belichick, whose Patriots were outgained 467-241, including 196 rushing yards on 37 carries by the 49ers.
Here are the highs, lows and all you need to know:
WILSON’S CAREER DAY
With Raheem Mostert joining Tevin Coleman on injured reserve a day earlier, Wilson made the most of his surprise start, only to have his left ankle got trapped under a Patriots defender while scoring his third touchdown, on a 7-yard run midway through the third quarter. A high-ankle sprain could shelve him multiple weeks, as happened to Mostert last game.
That end Wilson’s his first 100-yard game in just his third career start. He had 17 carries for 112 yards. The last 49ers running back with three rushing touchdowns in a road game was Roger Craig in 1988 against the Los Angeles Rams.
It was surprising that Wilson, rather than Jerick McKinnon or JaMycal Hasty, replaced the injured Mostert in the starting lineup. That’s because Wilson missed last game because of a tight calf, and he entered this game questionable to play.
Said coach Kyle Shanahan: “We knew on Monday if Jeff was healthy, he’d be starting. We weren’t sure until he got a lot of practice on Thursday. Otherwise we would have gone with Hasty. We were able to rest Jet, play him only on third down and that will help him going forward.”
Wilson’s first touchdown run (3 yards) came on the 49ers’ opening series, and his 14-yard touchdown run just before halftime gave 49ers a 23-3 lead. Wilson hit the 100-yard mark with an 8-yard run on his first carry after halftime.
These weren’t Wilson’s first heroics as a 49er. He had back-to-back two-touchdown games early last season against the Bengals and Steelers, and he had a game-winning touchdown catch in November against the Cardinals.
Hasty wasn’t shabby in relief (56 rushing yards, 16 receiving).
SAMUEL’S STATUS
The injury-ravaged 49ers certainly can’t afford losing another offensive catalyst. Samuel sustained a left hamstring injury after taking 1-yard toss to the 14-yard line, setting up a Robbie Gould 32-yard field goal and 33-6 lead.
Samuel remained a popular target on passes behind the line of scrimmage. He had five catches for 65 yards through three quarters. His three carries gained just 7 yards. Samuel already missed the first three games of the season recovering from offseason foot surgery.
TURNOVER BATTLE
Injured cornerback Richard Sherman promptly tweeted “All-Pro Fred” — as did the 49ers – after Warner’s second interception this season.
“Cam made a bad throw where I obviously came up with it. That’s a total defensive effort,” Warner said. “The entire team as a whole getting turnovers was huge for us today.”
His put an instant end to the Patriots’ third possession and affirmed a rout was ensuing.
“It was a very impressive catch,” Shanahan said. “Any time the ball is low like that and you get fingers under it and not trapping it, it was a heck of a deal, a very impressive play. The D played unbelievable the whole day.
“It was extremely physical game by our team in all three phases. It was fun to watch.”
Cornerback Emmanuel Moseley made a last-minute interception before halftime, and he weaved through sleep-walking Patriots for a 49-yard return to the New England 45-yard line. Interceptions Nos. 3 and 4 came from nickel back Jamar Taylor, starting with Newton’s first target to Julian Edelman.
Those interceptions proved more harmful than the pair the Patriots defense produced against Jimmy Garoppolo. The Patriots’ first points – a 40-yard field goal – came after Devin McCourty’s second-series interception. That cut the 49ers’ lead to 7-3 to open the second quarter. The Pats’ second interception of Garoppolo came near their goal line on a desperation heave as time expired to end the first half.
GAROPPOLO’S HOMECOMING
Garoppolo (20-of-25, 278 yards) was efficient, mostly untouched and generally happy throughout his first game at New England since a Halloween 2017 trade.
“Just complete poise,” wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk said of Garoppolo, “but you could feel the excitement and energy bouncing off him. We felt everything he was giving off. It was exciting to see him how he was, just having fun playing football.”
He completed his first seven passes for 93 yards before spoiling the 49ers’ second drive with a red-zone interception. He accrued 181 yards by halftime (14 of 19) but his passer rating dropped to 63.6 with that long end zone interception to end the first half.
Garoppolo’s month-old ankle injury did not inhibit him from scrambling for a third-down conversion on the first series. He got sacked once. “It was a cool week. Lot of emotions, lot of memories,” Garoppolo said. “Coming back here to the same stadium and hearing the same songs they used to play, it was a fun night.”
DEFENSIVE HIGHLIGHTS
Warner (team-high seven tackles) and the 49ers’ four interceptions aside, the defense looked solid despite missing, among others, starting safeties Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt for the first time because of injuries.
Linebacker Dre Greenlaw came through with the 49ers’ first sack, and it helped slow a Patriots’ series in 49ers territory right after halftime. The Patriots settled for a field goal that drive as Javon Kinlaw stopped Newton on a third-down scramble, after Dion Jordan and Arik Armstead missed potential sacks. Kevin Givens ended the game with a sack.
Newton was benched after his third interception, and he finished with 98 yards and no touchdowns while completing 9-of-15 passes.
Safeties Marcell Harris and Tarvarius Moore made their starting debuts this season in place of Ward (quadriceps) and Tartt (shoulder). Moore made a third-down tackle to force the Patriots to punt on their first series, and his third-down pass breakup later in the first half sent N’Keal Harry out of the game with a concussion.
BIG LEAD EARLY
The 49ers scored a touchdown on their opening drive for the second straight game and the third time this season. Sunday, it was Wilson capping things off with a 3-yard run. Stoking that drive were Garoppolo completions to Samuel (23 yards, 14 yards) and Kittle (7, 15).
As the 49ers took a 23-3 lead into halftime (and 301-59 advantage in yards), it was worth recalling their last visit to the Patriots. In December 2012, the 49ers led 17-3 at halftime, bumped that to 31-3 before falling into a 31-31 tie and eventually escaping with a 41-34 win.
AIYUK’S MILESTONE
Brandon Aiyuk notched his first career 100-yard game, tallying five catches for 112 yards. A 35-yard reception to the 7-yard line set up Wilson’s final touchdown.
“It was being in spots I’m supposed to be and the ball came to me when I did that,” Aiyuk said. “I was excited to have the first 100-yard game but there’s still a lot more to improve on and build.”
TIGHT END DAY
George Kittle had five catches for 55 yards as the face of the NFL’s second annual National Tight End Day pseudo-holiday. He caught his first three targets for 36 yards, including a 14-yarder against famed cornerback Stephon Gilmore.
“National Tight End Day is good for the Niners because our whole team embodies it: have fun, play fast, be physical,” said Kittle, noting the 49ers also won last year on NTED and did so behind a four-touchdown effort by a running back (Tevin Coleman, vs. Carolina).
More key to that offensive effort Sunday was Wilson, who Kittle commended for going in a “dark place” where he gets angry and seeks contact.
“Football is a violent sport and if you don’t kind of go to that dark place and be violent and be physical, you’re not gonna last very long,” Kittle said. “… The longer I’ve been here and the more Kyle has talked about it, everybody kind of goes in that dark place. It’s a violent game.
“It’s fun to be a part of a team with a bunch of psychopaths, because I fit in really well here.”
GOULD’S RETURN
Robbie Gould has made 391 field goals since the Patriots cut him as an undrafted rookie before the 2005 season. That includes two field goals Sunday, starting with a 41-yarder that gave the 49ers a 10-3 lead nine minutes before halftime. Gould’s second point-after attempt was deflected and hit the left upright, keeping the 49ers’ lead at 16-3 for the time being.
JUICE CLUB
Fullback Kyle Juszczyk scored his second rushing touchdown in three games, after totaling none in his first three seasons with the 49ers. He had four carries for 18 yards; he entered with three carries for 18 yards.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Rapper Silento charged with driving 143 mph on I-85

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Silento was arrested Friday and accused of driving 143 mph ( 230 kph ) on Interstate 85 , authorities said .
Silento , or Richard “ Ricky ” Lamar Hawk , was charged with reckless driving , speeding , failure to maintain lane and improper stopping , news outlets reported .
A DeKalb police report said Hawk was pulled over around 3 a.m. after an officer witnessed Hawk ’ s white BMW swerving around slower cars .
The report said Hawk initially argued with the officer about how fast he was going and insisted that he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , Hawk told the officer he was speeding because he normally gets followed when leaving events , the report said .
The “ Watch Me ( Whip/Nae Nae ) ” rapper said he was at a club promoting his new song and that he could go 143 mph because he ’ s not “ a regular person , ” the report said .
It was unclear whether Hawk had an attorney who would comment on his behalf .
The arrest comes a month after Hawk was charged with assault with a deadly weapon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an unlocked stranger ’ s home in the Valley Village area of Los Angeles and swinging a hatchet at the two people inside before one of them disarmed him .
Prior to that arrest he was charged with inflicting corporal punishment on a spouse or cohabitant at a Santa Ana home on Aug. 28 .

ATLANTA — Atlanta rapper Silento was arrested Friday and accused of driving 143 mph (230 kph) on Interstate 85, authorities said.
Silento, or Richard “Ricky” Lamar Hawk, was charged with reckless driving, speeding, failure to maintain lane and improper stopping, news outlets reported.
A DeKalb police report said Hawk was pulled over around 3 a.m. after an officer witnessed Hawk’s white BMW swerving around slower cars.
The report said Hawk initially argued with the officer about how fast he was going and insisted that he’d done nothing wrong.
Later, Hawk told the officer he was speeding because he normally gets followed when leaving events, the report said.
The “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)” rapper said he was at a club promoting his new song and that he could go 143 mph because he’s not “a regular person,” the report said.
It was unclear whether Hawk had an attorney who would comment on his behalf.
The arrest comes a month after Hawk was charged with assault with a deadly weapon. Hawk was accused of walking into an unlocked stranger’s home in the Valley Village area of Los Angeles and swinging a hatchet at the two people inside before one of them disarmed him.
Prior to that arrest he was charged with inflicting corporal punishment on a spouse or cohabitant at a Santa Ana home on Aug. 28.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Editorial: Bay Area’s worst-managed city teeters on bankruptcy

Despite voter approval of three tax measures in the past six years , El Cerrito teeters on the edge of bankruptcy .
No other Bay Area city has been as irresponsibly managed .
Even before the pandemic , the city was in deep trouble .
And it ’ s gotten worse since .
The city has dug a financial hole so deep that it will take years to climb out .
El Cerrito needs council members who understand city finances and are not afraid to make tough and substantial budget-cutting decisions .
Two incumbents , Greg Lyman and Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the eight candidates vying for three seats , the standout is business professor William Ktsanes , who would bring desperately needed financially savvy to the council .
For the other two spots , we recommend Lisa Motoyama , an affordable housing financial consultant , and incumbent Councilman Paul Fadelli .
Council members were warned in 2018 that the city had no reserves and that they were spending more than they were taking in , that since 2012 they had been borrowing money to pay bills .
“ We are in almost a dire @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , ” city Finance Director Mark Rasiah told the City Council as he summarized an outside auditor ’ s findings .
“ Here is an opportunity to clean up this balance sheet and take care of it once and for all.
” But that didn ’ t happen .
El Cerrito continued spending beyond its means .
The city ended the 2018-19 fiscal year with a negative — negative !
— reserve balance of $ 57,000 .
This at a time when the city should have , by accounting standards , had a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ emergencies .
In 2019 , the state auditor examined the fiscal health of 471 California cities .
El Cerrito ranked seventh worst in the state and worst in the Bay Area .
The precarious position was exacerbated by what is now a $ 70 million shortfall in the city ’ s pension plan , which has only two-thirds of the funds it should .
General workers hired before 2013 have been promised nearly the most-generous pension payouts available in California for non-public-safety employees .
Meanwhile , walking right up to the legal line @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , city officials have convinced voters to increase the city ’ s portion of sales tax to the highest rate in the state , lift restrictions on use of city parcel tax revenues so they could be poured into the general fund , and tax the sale of property at a rate that ’ s among the top eight highest cities in the state .
Yet , they still couldn ’ t balance the books .
The council finally hired a consultant to devise a workout plan and , in February , made @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Then came the coronavirus — and things got much worse .
Tax revenues immediately declined .
Since the start of the year , city workers have seen job cuts , suspension of cost-of-living increases and furloughs .
No one knows how long the pandemic ’ s economic fallout will last .
What ’ s clear is that El Cerrito can not sustain even the current pared-back level of spending .
More cuts are needed .
That ’ s why voters should elect engaged leaders who understand public finance .
Candidates who recognize that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the city can not tax its way out of this , especially not while many are struggling to pay bills ; and that long-term goals like economic development won ’ t provide financial solutions for the current fiscal crisis .
The candidates who best meet those criteria are : • Ktsanes , a former financial company vice president and municipal securities portfolio manager .
He holds a master ’ s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley and teaches investments and business ethics at the University of San Francisco .
He ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ lack essential financial background at this critical time and that city officials have failed to communicate well with residents .
• Motoyama , a financial consultant for affordable housing projects .
She also brings a strong understanding of municipal government , having worked in the San Francisco Mayor ’ s Office of Housing and Community Development and served on the El Cerrito Planning Commission .
• Fadelli , who worked in the state Legislature and handled state and federal legislative affairs for BART for more than a decade .
He ’ s seeking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have concerns about the current council , Fadelli does understand the severity of the situation and what needs to be done .
And he ’ s a stronger candidate than any of the alternatives .
We interviewed seven of the eight candidates ( Jennifer Greel did not return calls ) .
Of the others , Matthew Burnham , a middle school principal , is the next-strongest candidate , but lacks mastery of the city ’ s budget details .
Tessa Rudnick , an IT business analyst for San Francisco , opposes layoffs .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ considers more taxes key to solving the crisis .
And Arthur Yee says he doesn ’ t want the job .
Next time , please don ’ t run .
There ’ s too much at stake to treat this like a political game .

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Despite voter approval of three tax measures in the past six years, El Cerrito teeters on the edge of bankruptcy.
No other Bay Area city has been as irresponsibly managed. Even before the pandemic, the city was in deep trouble. And it’s gotten worse since. The city has dug a financial hole so deep that it will take years to climb out.
El Cerrito needs council members who understand city finances and are not afraid to make tough and substantial budget-cutting decisions. Two incumbents, Greg Lyman and Rochelle Pardue-Okimoto, are not seeking reelection.
Of the eight candidates vying for three seats, the standout is business professor William Ktsanes, who would bring desperately needed financially savvy to the council. For the other two spots, we recommend Lisa Motoyama, an affordable housing financial consultant, and incumbent Councilman Paul Fadelli.
Crisis dates to 2012
Council members were warned in 2018 that the city had no reserves and that they were spending more than they were taking in, that since 2012 they had been borrowing money to pay bills.
“We are in almost a dire situation when it comes to fund balance,” city Finance Director Mark Rasiah told the City Council as he summarized an outside auditor’s findings. “Here is an opportunity to clean up this balance sheet and take care of it once and for all.” But that didn’t happen.
El Cerrito continued spending beyond its means. The city ended the 2018-19 fiscal year with a negative — negative! — reserve balance of $57,000. This at a time when the city should have, by accounting standards, had a minimum $7 million set aside for emergencies.
In 2019, the state auditor examined the fiscal health of 471 California cities. El Cerrito ranked seventh worst in the state and worst in the Bay Area. The precarious position was exacerbated by what is now a $70 million shortfall in the city’s pension plan, which has only two-thirds of the funds it should. General workers hired before 2013 have been promised nearly the most-generous pension payouts available in California for non-public-safety employees.
Meanwhile, walking right up to the legal line by using public funds for manipulative campaigns, city officials have convinced voters to increase the city’s portion of sales tax to the highest rate in the state, lift restrictions on use of city parcel tax revenues so they could be poured into the general fund, and tax the sale of property at a rate that’s among the top eight highest cities in the state. Yet, they still couldn’t balance the books.
The council finally hired a consultant to devise a workout plan and, in February, made some cuts to the 2019-20 budget. Then came the coronavirus — and things got much worse.
Tax revenues immediately declined. Since the start of the year, city workers have seen job cuts, suspension of cost-of-living increases and furloughs. No one knows how long the pandemic’s economic fallout will last. What’s clear is that El Cerrito cannot sustain even the current pared-back level of spending. More cuts are needed.
Ktsanes, Motoyama, Fadelli
That’s why voters should elect engaged leaders who understand public finance. Candidates who recognize that all budget-reduction options must be considered; that the city cannot tax its way out of this, especially not while many are struggling to pay bills; and that long-term goals like economic development won’t provide financial solutions for the current fiscal crisis.
The candidates who best meet those criteria are:
• Ktsanes, a former financial company vice president and municipal securities portfolio manager. He holds a master’s degree in business administration from UC Berkeley and teaches investments and business ethics at the University of San Francisco. He’s correctly concerned that current council members lack essential financial background at this critical time and that city officials have failed to communicate well with residents.
• Motoyama, a financial consultant for affordable housing projects. She also brings a strong understanding of municipal government, having worked in the San Francisco Mayor’s Office of Housing and Community Development and served on the El Cerrito Planning Commission.
• Fadelli, who worked in the state Legislature and handled state and federal legislative affairs for BART for more than a decade. He’s seeking his second council term. While we have concerns about the current council, Fadelli does understand the severity of the situation and what needs to be done. And he’s a stronger candidate than any of the alternatives.
We interviewed seven of the eight candidates (Jennifer Greel did not return calls). Of the others, Matthew Burnham, a middle school principal, is the next-strongest candidate, but lacks mastery of the city’s budget details.
Tessa Rudnick, an IT business analyst for San Francisco, opposes layoffs. Isis Bastet, a contract negotiator, considers more taxes key to solving the crisis.
And Arthur Yee says he doesn’t want the job. Next time, please don’t run. There’s too much at stake to treat this like a political game.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Forget the ‘Trump’ or ‘Biden’ t-shirt, California voters are told – that’s called electioneering

Leo Serna , donning a “ Trump 2020 ” facemask and Trump t-shirt , was briefly turned away from the vote center at the Norwalk government complex as in-person began in Los Angeles County on Saturday , Oct. 24 .
Whether he knew it or not , election officials consider that electioneering .
Polling place rules across California prohibit partisan campaign clothing .
The Norwalk resident took it all in stride .
“ They just asked me to go change my clothing that says ( President Donald ) Trump on it , ” he said .
Nonetheless , Serna was @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early in what he said is a hugely consequential election .
“ I think this is the most crucial time in our history , ” he said .
“ It ’ s a big turning point .
Whether we get a lot of freedoms taken away or freedoms given back to us.
” As for the change of attire ?
“ As long as they are fair across the board .
If somebody comes in with Biden and Harris , they ’ ve got to tell them the same thing .
I ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ what is known as “ electioneering ” within 100 feet of a voting booth .
According to state law that means voters and others can ’ t make any “ visible display or audible dissemination of information that advocates for or against any candidate or measure on the ballot.
” Banned stuff includes , but isn ’ t limited to , the following : • A display of a candidate ’ s name , likeness , or logo .
Consider some other things you can ’ t do within 100 feet of a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ initiative , referendum , recall or nomination petition or any other petition .
• Solicit a vote or talk to a voter about how to mark his or her ballot .
• Place a sign describing a voters ’ qualifications or speak to a voter on the subject of his or her qualifications .
• Take photos or video of voters entering or exiting a polling place .
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A hat with Trump ’ s name or a Biden shirt , because they ’ re connected to presidential campaigns , violate that dress code .
However , you can wear items that support an idea or cause .
For example , a MAGA hat — which doesn ’ t include Trump ’ s name — is about “ Making America Great Again , ” which is an idea .
Same for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acceptable attire at a voting center .

Leo Serna, donning a “Trump 2020” facemask and Trump t-shirt, was briefly turned away from the vote center at the Norwalk government complex as in-person began in Los Angeles County on Saturday, Oct. 24.
Whether he knew it or not, election officials consider that electioneering. Polling place rules across California prohibit partisan campaign clothing.
The Norwalk resident took it all in stride.
Voters line up for in person voting at the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder/County Clerk office in Norwalk. pic.twitter.com/w3gWaNzTq7 — Keith Durflinger (@PhotoDurf) October 24, 2020
“They just asked me to go change my clothing that says (President Donald)Trump on it,” he said.
Nonetheless, Serna was amped up about the opportunity to vote early in what he said is a hugely consequential election.
“I think this is the most crucial time in our history,” he said. “It’s a big turning point. Whether we get a lot of freedoms taken away or freedoms given back to us.”
As for the change of attire?
“As long as they are fair across the board. If somebody comes in with Biden and Harris, they’ve got to tell them the same thing. I’m OK with it.”
California bans what is known as “electioneering” within 100 feet of a voting booth. According to state law that means voters and others can’t make any “visible display or audible dissemination of information that advocates for or against any candidate or measure on the ballot.” Banned stuff includes, but isn’t limited to, the following:
A display of a candidate’s name, likeness, or logo.
A display of a ballot measure’s number, title, subject or logo.
Buttons, hats, pencils, pens, shirts, signs or stickers containing electioneering information.
Consider some other things you can’t do within 100 feet of a California voting booth:
Circulate an initiative, referendum, recall or nomination petition or any other petition.
Solicit a vote or talk to a voter about how to mark his or her ballot.
Place a sign describing a voters’ qualifications or speak to a voter on the subject of his or her qualifications.
Take photos or video of voters entering or exiting a polling place.
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For example, a MAGA hat — which doesn’t include Trump’s name — is about “Making America Great Again,” which is an idea. Same for “Black Lives Matter.” Both are acceptable attire at a voting center.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Inside the Raiders: Practice matters, so don’t get too worked up over loss to Bucs

Don ’ t make the mistake of attaching too much significance to the Raiders ’ 45-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers .
Practice matters .
Especially against a better opponent .
For a time early in the fourth quarter Sunday at Allegiant Stadium , the Raiders were within 24-20 and it looked as if they could win .
It was an illusion .
Tampa Bay had too much talent on defense , Tom Brady at the top of his game on offense and a full week of practice .
Football is unrivaled in the importance of practice .
It @ @ @ @ @ @ @ minutae .
Practices are treated like gold .
Coaches wince as if they ’ ve lost a loved one every time a new collective barganing agreement reduces time spent on the field .
The Raiders ’ week was turned upside down courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic .
Not a big deal when measued against life and death struggles in the real world , yet destructive in a football sense .
The Raiders ’ most valuable offensive lineman Trent Brown tested positive on Tuesday , which led to five-day quarantines for fellow starters Kolton @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Gabe Jackson .
All had practiced with Brown Monday .
The earliest they could be cleared was Sunday morning — which happened — but they spent the entire week communicating via computer screen .
Safety Johnathan Abram , their best defensive player through five games , wasn ’ t as lucky .
He had contact with Brown on the off-day , and couldn ’ t get in the requisite five days of isolation .
So Abram was a presumably healthy scratch , unable to play .
In video teleconference interviews , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ excuses.They praised those who played without adequate preparation as well as others who had to step in when fill-in right tackle Sam Young left with a knee injury and Jackson was ejected in the third quarter on a personal foul .
But the truth couldn ’ t help but seep out .
Coach Jon Gruden : “ Even until the very end they played their hearts out .
We have to play better in all phases , but it was a tough week certainly .
It will make us better in the long @ @ @ @ @ @ @ You ; ve got to be available not just for Sundays , you ’ ve got to be available throughout the week because there is so much information that goes into it .
You hear coach ( Bill ) Belichick , who is one of the best coaches ever , coach Gruden , a Super Bowl winning coach , and all they do is preach details .
They must know a little something about this game .
So if we do our job and know our details , the outcome is good .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ job and we miss on the little details , usually the outcome isn ’ t good.
” Miller : “ This whole year has been weird with the virus .
We did the best we could , and we followed protocol along the way .
But individually , we tried to do our best with what we could.
” It was a strange week for Miller , an ironman who never misses games or practices .
He worked out in his garage and tried to simulate footwork on his own .
Practice is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s not like an edge rusher or a receiver , who can execute an assignment all by his lonesome .
Linemen are part of an interlocking chain .
Each player knows the movements of the other .
Communication is constant , and it can ’ t be replicated virtually .
The strength of the Raiders , now and forever , has been their offensive line .
The offensive line gives running room to Josh Jacobs and Co. for the power running Gruden demands .
It gives Carr time to throw .
The offensive @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out , first with a calf injury and now with COVID-19 .
It ’ s been good with Richie Incognito spending the last three games on injured reserve .
It ’ s been good with Good moving from guard to right tackle and back to guard .
It ’ s been good because Hudson is a savvy veteran whose preparation and practice habits are worshipped by his coaches and teammates .
It ’ s been good because Jackson has recovered from knee issues that slowed him a year ago .
“ Virtual ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Tampa Bay .
That has more to do with the Bucs than the Raiders .
Straight up , Tampa Bay is the best team the Raiders have played through six games .
That includes New Orleans , Buffalo and New England , all playoff teams a year ago .
It includes Kansas City , which won the Super Bowl last season .
You ’ d do worse than to bet on the Bucs as being in Super Bowl LV — which happens to be in Tampa .
Any hopes the Raiders had that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early .
He ’ s throwing with as much velocity and accuracy as ever , completing 33 of 45 for 369 yards and four touchdowns .
Brady ’ s precision and command looked nothing like a quarterback who had been in one place for 20 years before relocating to Florida and a new system .
And the Bucs ’ best unit isn ’ t their offense , it ’ s their defense .
They ’ re fast , can stuff the run — which makes it doubly tough on a team like the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a variety of different looks and blitzes .
If anything , that ’ s the thing that should get Raiders fans upset .
They haven ’ t played defense like that for the last quarter century .
You think the Raiders came up short Sunday ?
Take a look at what the Bucs did to the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers the in Week 6 .
Aaron Rodgers looked so bad fans were calling for rookie first-round pick Jordan Love .
The Raiders were in the fourth quarter and thought they could win @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , was well out of it by then .
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They ’ ve got the better quarterback , and that ’ s no knock on Carr .
They @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , which remains the issue that could sink any playoff hopes the Raiders entertain .
To beat Tampa Bay , the formula was detailed prepration , controlling the line of scrimmage on offense and playing at peak efficiency , and none of that guaranteed a win .
The quarantines and missed practices leading up to kickoff took a difficult challenge and made it impossible .
The Raiders are the same thing they were before losing to Tampa Bay .
They ’ re good enough on offense to be a nine- or 10-win team @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a stop now and then .
Provided everyone can get in a good week of practice .

Don’t make the mistake of attaching too much significance to the Raiders’ 45-20 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Practice matters. Especially against a better opponent.
For a time early in the fourth quarter Sunday at Allegiant Stadium, the Raiders were within 24-20 and it looked as if they could win. It was an illusion. Tampa Bay had too much talent on defense, Tom Brady at the top of his game on offense and a full week of practice.
Repeat — a full week of practice.
Football is unrivaled in the importance of practice. It’s about nuance, detail and minutae. Practices are treated like gold. Coaches wince as if they’ve lost a loved one every time a new collective barganing agreement reduces time spent on the field.
The Raiders’ week was turned upside down courtesy of the coronavirus pandemic. Not a big deal when measued against life and death struggles in the real world, yet destructive in a football sense.
The Raiders’ most valuable offensive lineman Trent Brown tested positive on Tuesday, which led to five-day quarantines for fellow starters Kolton Miller, Denzelle Good, Rodney Hudson and Gabe Jackson. All had practiced with Brown Monday.
The earliest they could be cleared was Sunday morning — which happened — but they spent the entire week communicating via computer screen. Safety Johnathan Abram, their best defensive player through five games, wasn’t as lucky. He had contact with Brown on the off-day, and couldn’t get in the requisite five days of isolation. So Abram was a presumably healthy scratch, unable to play.
In video teleconference interviews, the Raiders did their best to avoid making excuses.They praised those who played without adequate preparation as well as others who had to step in when fill-in right tackle Sam Young left with a knee injury and Jackson was ejected in the third quarter on a personal foul.
But the truth couldn’t help but seep out.
Coach Jon Gruden: “Even until the very end they played their hearts out. We have to play better in all phases, but it was a tough week certainly. It will make us better in the long run.”
Quarterback Derek Carr: “You’ve got to be available not just for Sundays, you’ve got to be available throughout the week because there is so much information that goes into it. You hear coach (Bill) Belichick, who is one of the best coaches ever, coach Gruden, a Super Bowl winning coach, and all they do is preach details. They must know a little something about this game. So if we do our job and know our details, the outcome is good. When you don’t do the job and we miss on the little details, usually the outcome isn’t good.”
Miller: “This whole year has been weird with the virus. We did the best we could, and we followed protocol along the way. But individually, we tried to do our best with what we could.”
It was a strange week for Miller, an ironman who never misses games or practices. He worked out in his garage and tried to simulate footwork on his own.
Practice is essential for offensive linemen. It’s not like an edge rusher or a receiver, who can execute an assignment all by his lonesome. Linemen are part of an interlocking chain. Each player knows the movements of the other. Communication is constant, and it can’t be replicated virtually.
The strength of the Raiders, now and forever, has been their offensive line. The offensive line gives running room to Josh Jacobs and Co. for the power running Gruden demands. It gives Carr time to throw.
The offensive line has been good with Brown being out, first with a calf injury and now with COVID-19. It’s been good with Richie Incognito spending the last three games on injured reserve. It’s been good with Good moving from guard to right tackle and back to guard. It’s been good because Hudson is a savvy veteran whose preparation and practice habits are worshipped by his coaches and teammates. It’s been good because Jackson has recovered from knee issues that slowed him a year ago.
“Virtual” practices weren’t going to beat Tampa Bay. That has more to do with the Bucs than the Raiders.
Straight up, Tampa Bay is the best team the Raiders have played through six games. That includes New Orleans, Buffalo and New England, all playoff teams a year ago. It includes Kansas City, which won the Super Bowl last season. You’d do worse than to bet on the Bucs as being in Super Bowl LV — which happens to be in Tampa.
Any hopes the Raiders had that Brady would regress at age 43 evaporated early. He’s throwing with as much velocity and accuracy as ever, completing 33 of 45 for 369 yards and four touchdowns. Brady’s precision and command looked nothing like a quarterback who had been in one place for 20 years before relocating to Florida and a new system.
And the Bucs’ best unit isn’t their offense, it’s their defense. They’re fast, can stuff the run — which makes it doubly tough on a team like the Raiders that requires balance — and bring a variety of different looks and blitzes. If anything, that’s the thing that should get Raiders fans upset. They haven’t played defense like that for the last quarter century.
You think the Raiders came up short Sunday? Take a look at what the Bucs did to the previously unbeaten Green Bay Packers the in Week 6. Aaron Rodgers looked so bad fans were calling for rookie first-round pick Jordan Love. The Raiders were in the fourth quarter and thought they could win. Green Bay, which lost 38-10, was well out of it by then.
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To beat Tampa Bay, the formula was detailed prepration, controlling the line of scrimmage on offense and playing at peak efficiency, and none of that guaranteed a win. The quarantines and missed practices leading up to kickoff took a difficult challenge and made it impossible.
The Raiders are the same thing they were before losing to Tampa Bay. They’re good enough on offense to be a nine- or 10-win team if their defense can come up with a stop now and then.
Provided everyone can get in a good week of practice.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Early releases, safety measures help reduce COVID-19 infections in California prisons

Michael Balstad lived in a cramped dormitory with at least 150 other inmates when COVID-19 began to infect people incarcerated at the men ’ s prison in Chino in late March .
Social distancing was largely impossible and masks were unavailable .
As the first deaths inside the California Institution for Men were reported in April , Balstad saw inmates carted away with a fever or other symptoms .
He was afraid he would be next .
“ I was all stressed out .
I used to write my mom and dad every day that I ’ m nervous about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Balstad , 55 .
In May , when infections exploded by the hundreds , Balstad , along with 70 other people inside his crowded dorm , tested positive for the disease .
Balstad survived the outbreak .
While dozens were hospitalized and more than 20 inmates died after being diagnosed with COVID-19 , all of those in his dorm were asymptomatic , he said .
Throughout the summer , conditions improved as prison officials continued to release inmates , reducing the number of people in his dorm from 150 to 60 by July @ @ @ @ @ @ @ August , Balstad said , only 40 people lived in his dorm , allowing inmates to maintain social distancing guidelines .
“ It got better , ” he said .
“ But before , it was terrible.
” The state had a prison population of 114,318 inmates on March 11 .
Now , after reduction efforts , it incarcerates 92,600 people , or about 23 % fewer .
The inmate population does not include county jails , which are operated by sheriff ’ s departments .
Data provided by the state Department of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of inmates infected by coronavirus has fallen considerably in the past month .
On Sept. 27 , the CDCR reported 40 % fewer cases than the previous week ; on Oct. 4 , 50 % fewer cases than the week before ; and on Oct. 11 , 61 % fewer cases than the week before that .
By raw numbers , there were 2,205 inmates infected on Sept. 25 ; on Oct. 24 , that number stood at 277 .
A third statistic is less conclusive : the rate of infected inmates per @ @ @ @ @ @ @ figure is 156 per 1,000 and continues to climb .
But after increasing by 30 per 1,000 in August and 36 per 1,000 in September , the growth has so far slowed in October to 6 per 1,000 .
The men ’ s prison in Chino has had 17 confirmed cases in the past 14 days after totaling 1,312 cases in the 228 days — an average of almost six per day — since the first case was reported in the statewide prison system on March 20 .
San Quentin has had no @ @ @ @ @ @ @ after a spike following the transfer of some Chino inmates , according to CDCR data .
Dana Simas , a CDCR spokeswoman , said the decreasing number of infections can ’ t be explained by the population reduction alone .
For one thing , the plummet in the number of current cases to 277 began about two weeks after most of the releases had taken place , statistics she provided indicate .
“ Having under 300 cases , it shows we have taken significant steps , ” Simas said .
Simas pointed to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ testing of staff where an outbreak is reported , providing face masks to staff and inmates and requiring they be worn , enforcing social distancing , providing more cells for quarantine and isolation at each prison and increasing the speed at which test results are received .
“ We have not stopped taking proactive measures just because our numbers have gone down , ” Simas said .
The improvement comes even as prison officials announced on Oct. 22 the 25th death , in September , of an inmate at the Chino prison that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
The deaths of two additional people incarcerated at California Men ’ s Colony in San Luis Obispo and Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe were reported Friday .
One of the harshest critics of state officials , attorney Steve Fama , said he is pleased with the trend — but at the same time cautiously anticipates the impending , court-ordered transfer of more than 1,000 San Quentin inmates .
Their destination has not been announced as the CDCR pushes back against the order .
The Prison Law Office , a nonprofit law @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prisons and jails through lobbying and litigation .
The organization previously sued Riverside County to force improvements in health care for inmates there .
“ There certainly has been an increase in measures that at least in theory would reduce the risk of infection in prisons , and that includes testing , ” said Fama , a Prison Law staff attorney .
“ And I ’ m talking about the testing of inmates and testing of staff.
” Fama said testing is much improved , both in the number of tests available and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
This week , he said , officials at the Chino prison began weekly testing of inmates and staff who have never tested positive “ which to me is a key public health means to minimize the spread of infection .
At San Quentin , they have been retesting the never-positives since July .
We have been asking them to do that at CIM for months now .
“ The next step , he said , is improved isolation of the infected and better quarantining of those who are not .
Too many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in cells with bars instead of solid doors , allowing for the airborne virus to enter and leave .
“ In some cases , what you have is not quarantining , but an incubator , ” he said .
He praised the receiver appointed by the courts to oversee the prison medical system for directing prisons to set aside a certain number of beds to be used for isolation and quarantine .
All prisons have now complied , he said .
Those measures came into sharp focus after the disastrous transfer in May @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to San Quentin — which had been without infections — resulted in almost 3,000 virus cases and the deaths of 29 inmates and one corrections officer at San Quentin .
The Chino inmates had been tested before the transfers , but in many cases two or three weeks earlier , rendering the tests out of date .
Since that time , CDCR medical director R. Steven Tharratt was replaced in July and CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz retired in October .
Also , the Chino prison is no longer accepting new prisoners or transferring @ @ @ @ @ @ @ prisons are heavily restricted to only what is considered essential , such as for medical or safety reasons .
Then , in an Oct. 21 ruling blasting “ deliberate indifference ” at CDCR , an appeals court ordered San Quentin to reduce its population by roughly half , from about 3,547 in June to 1,775 .
Many of those inmates are expected to be transferred , but Fama said the Prison Law Office is hoping that many — especially those older than 60 — will be released .
Simas said the department disagrees @ @ @ @ @ @ @ mandate the transfers from San Quentin “ and will take next steps.
” “ CDCR has taken extensive actions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic , ” Simas said .
Fama said he is counting on the CDCR continuing to follow new safety practices for transfers .
For instance , those entering San Quentin from other prisons must be quarantined 14 days before their arrival and 14 days after .
While advocates for those incarcerated in state prisons continue to push for the release of more inmates , many continued to welcome substantial @ @ @ @ @ @ @ release of people , bringing the overall state prison population to its lowest point in decades .
Nicholas Reiner , spokesman for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition , said there is no guarantee other outbreaks will not happen inside prisons .
But the population reduction , he said , has led to a favorable outcome for many families .
And for the families who still have loved ones incarcerated in state prisons , Reiner said , many have found reprieve in CDCR ’ s new plan to re-open facilities for visitations in early 2021 .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ members since March .
Balstad , who served nine years of a 12-year sentence , was released by the parole board on Oct. 15 .
He said he was told he was a good candidate for early release because of his age and since he did not have any disciplinary write-ups while incarcerated .
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He previously served time for a theft and burglary charge .
For years , he said , he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and was drunk or using meth during the theft @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he ’ s been sober since he was arrested for the assault in 2011 .
Balstad was among those who had been largely shut off from communication with their families while at the Chino prison .
Recently diagnosed with lymphoma , Balstad said from his Buena Park home last week that he is glad to have his parents by his side during chemotherapy treatments .
“ I ’ m just grateful I made it out alive , ” he said .

Michael Balstad lived in a cramped dormitory with at least 150 other inmates when COVID-19 began to infect people incarcerated at the men’s prison in Chino in late March. Social distancing was largely impossible and masks were unavailable.
As the first deaths inside the California Institution for Men were reported in April, Balstad saw inmates carted away with a fever or other symptoms. He was afraid he would be next.
“I was all stressed out. I used to write my mom and dad every day that I’m nervous about catching this stupid thing,” said Balstad, 55.
In May, when infections exploded by the hundreds, Balstad, along with 70 other people inside his crowded dorm, tested positive for the disease.
Balstad survived the outbreak. While dozens were hospitalized and more than 20 inmates died after being diagnosed with COVID-19, all of those in his dorm were asymptomatic, he said.
Throughout the summer, conditions improved as prison officials continued to release inmates, reducing the number of people in his dorm from 150 to 60 by July, and make other changes. By August, Balstad said, only 40 people lived in his dorm, allowing inmates to maintain social distancing guidelines.
“It got better,” he said. “But before, it was terrible.”
Infections drop
The state had a prison population of 114,318 inmates on March 11. Now, after reduction efforts, it incarcerates 92,600 people, or about 23% fewer. The inmate population does not include county jails, which are operated by sheriff’s departments.
Data provided by the state Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation show that the number of inmates infected by coronavirus has fallen considerably in the past month.
On Sept. 27, the CDCR reported 40% fewer cases than the previous week; on Oct. 4, 50% fewer cases than the week before; and on Oct. 11, 61% fewer cases than the week before that. By raw numbers, there were 2,205 inmates infected on Sept. 25; on Oct. 24, that number stood at 277.
A third statistic is less conclusive: the rate of infected inmates per 1,000 in the system. The current figure is 156 per 1,000 and continues to climb. But after increasing by 30 per 1,000 in August and 36 per 1,000 in September, the growth has so far slowed in October to 6 per 1,000.
The men’s prison in Chino has had 17 confirmed cases in the past 14 days after totaling 1,312 cases in the 228 days — an average of almost six per day — since the first case was reported in the statewide prison system on March 20. San Quentin has had no new cases in the past 14 days after a spike following the transfer of some Chino inmates, according to CDCR data.
Dana Simas, a CDCR spokeswoman, said the decreasing number of infections can’t be explained by the population reduction alone. For one thing, the plummet in the number of current cases to 277 began about two weeks after most of the releases had taken place, statistics she provided indicate.
“Having under 300 cases, it shows we have taken significant steps,” Simas said.
Simas pointed to mandatory bi-monthly testing of staff or weekly testing of staff where an outbreak is reported, providing face masks to staff and inmates and requiring they be worn, enforcing social distancing, providing more cells for quarantine and isolation at each prison and increasing the speed at which test results are received.
“We have not stopped taking proactive measures just because our numbers have gone down,” Simas said.
The improvement comes even as prison officials announced on Oct. 22 the 25th death, in September, of an inmate at the Chino prison that has been attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic. The deaths of two additional people incarcerated at California Men’s Colony in San Luis Obispo and Chuckawalla Valley State Prison in Blythe were reported Friday.
One of the harshest critics of state officials, attorney Steve Fama, said he is pleased with the trend — but at the same time cautiously anticipates the impending, court-ordered transfer of more than 1,000 San Quentin inmates. Their destination has not been announced as the CDCR pushes back against the order.
More testing
The Prison Law Office, a nonprofit law firm, advocates for people incarcerated in prisons and jails through lobbying and litigation. The organization previously sued Riverside County to force improvements in health care for inmates there.
“There certainly has been an increase in measures that at least in theory would reduce the risk of infection in prisons, and that includes testing,” said Fama, a Prison Law staff attorney. “And I’m talking about the testing of inmates and testing of staff.”
Fama said testing is much improved, both in the number of tests available and the speed at which results are obtained. This week, he said, officials at the Chino prison began weekly testing of inmates and staff who have never tested positive “which to me is a key public health means to minimize the spread of infection. At San Quentin, they have been retesting the never-positives since July. We have been asking them to do that at CIM for months now. “
The next step, he said, is improved isolation of the infected and better quarantining of those who are not. Too many inmates, Fama said, are quarantined in cells with bars instead of solid doors, allowing for the airborne virus to enter and leave.
“In some cases, what you have is not quarantining, but an incubator,” he said.
He praised the receiver appointed by the courts to oversee the prison medical system for directing prisons to set aside a certain number of beds to be used for isolation and quarantine. All prisons have now complied, he said.
Transfer or release?
Those measures came into sharp focus after the disastrous transfer in May of hundreds of inmates from virus-laden Chino to San Quentin — which had been without infections — resulted in almost 3,000 virus cases and the deaths of 29 inmates and one corrections officer at San Quentin. The Chino inmates had been tested before the transfers, but in many cases two or three weeks earlier, rendering the tests out of date.
Since that time, CDCR medical director R. Steven Tharratt was replaced in July and CDCR Secretary Ralph Diaz retired in October.
Also, the Chino prison is no longer accepting new prisoners or transferring them out. Any transfers at other prisons are heavily restricted to only what is considered essential, such as for medical or safety reasons.
Then, in an Oct. 21 ruling blasting “deliberate indifference” at CDCR, an appeals court ordered San Quentin to reduce its population by roughly half, from about 3,547 in June to 1,775. Many of those inmates are expected to be transferred, but Fama said the Prison Law Office is hoping that many — especially those older than 60 — will be released.
Simas said the department disagrees with the court’s decision to mandate the transfers from San Quentin “and will take next steps.”
“CDCR has taken extensive actions to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic,” Simas said.
Fama said he is counting on the CDCR continuing to follow new safety practices for transfers. For instance, those entering San Quentin from other prisons must be quarantined 14 days before their arrival and 14 days after.
While advocates for those incarcerated in state prisons continue to push for the release of more inmates, many continued to welcome substantial population reductions, largely through the early release of people, bringing the overall state prison population to its lowest point in decades.
Nicholas Reiner, spokesman for the Anti-Recidivism Coalition, said there is no guarantee other outbreaks will not happen inside prisons. But the population reduction, he said, has led to a favorable outcome for many families.
And for the families who still have loved ones incarcerated in state prisons, Reiner said, many have found reprieve in CDCR’s new plan to re-open facilities for visitations in early 2021. Many have not seen their incarcerated family members since March.
‘Made it out alive’
Balstad, who served nine years of a 12-year sentence, was released by the parole board on Oct. 15. He said he was told he was a good candidate for early release because of his age and since he did not have any disciplinary write-ups while incarcerated.
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He previously served time for a theft and burglary charge. For years, he said, he struggled with drug and alcohol addiction and was drunk or using meth during the theft, burglary and assault. He said he’s been sober since he was arrested for the assault in 2011.
Balstad was among those who had been largely shut off from communication with their families while at the Chino prison.
Recently diagnosed with lymphoma, Balstad said from his Buena Park home last week that he is glad to have his parents by his side during chemotherapy treatments.
“I’m just grateful I made it out alive,” he said.


mercurynews--2020-10-26--Nancy Pelosi says she will run for Speaker again if Democrats keep control of the House

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she would seek another term as Speaker of the US House of Representatives if the Democrats keep their majority in the chamber after the November election .
“ Yes I am , ” Pelosi told CNN ’ s Jake Tapper on “ State of the Union ” when asked if she would seek the speakership again , and then added , “ Let me also say we have to win the Senate.
” The California Democrat made history as the first woman Speaker of the House in 2007 where she remained in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the House .
She was reelected House Speaker in 2019 after Democrats regained control after the 2018 midterm election .
Pelosi on Sunday also addressed the current status of coronavirus stimulus negotiations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin , the White House ’ s chief negotiator .
While chances of the House passing a bill before Election Day appear slim , Pelosi told Tapper she never gives up hope .
The proposed language on coronavirus testing remains a sticking point in talks , she said .
Asked if she would hold out on @ @ @ @ @ @ @ win control of both chambers and she could get a bill that is closer to what she wants , Pelosi told Tapper that “ people need help right away.
” “ We want to do it as soon as possible .
I thought the President did too and that was part of the leverage that each side had that we both wanted an agreement , ” she said .
“ Why would we even be talking to each other if we didn ’ t believe that we could reach an agreement ?
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Minnesota on Monday after all • Why this isn ’ t your typical Walnut Creek council election “ So , again , it could happen this week in the House but that ’ s up to ( Senate Majority Leader ) Mitch ( McConnell ) as to whether it would happen in the Senate and go to the President ’ s desk , which is our hope and prayer , ” she continued .
This story has been updated with additional comments from Pelosi on “ State of the Union .
”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Sunday that she would seek another term as Speaker of the US House of Representatives if the Democrats keep their majority in the chamber after the November election.
“Yes I am,” Pelosi told CNN’s Jake Tapper on “State of the Union” when asked if she would seek the speakership again, and then added, “Let me also say we have to win the Senate.”
The California Democrat made history as the first woman Speaker of the House in 2007 where she remained in the speakership until 2011 when Republicans gained control of the House. She was reelected House Speaker in 2019 after Democrats regained control after the 2018 midterm election.
Pelosi on Sunday also addressed the current status of coronavirus stimulus negotiations with Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, the White House’s chief negotiator. While chances of the House passing a bill before Election Day appear slim, Pelosi told Tapper she never gives up hope. The proposed language on coronavirus testing remains a sticking point in talks, she said.
Asked if she would hold out on advancing a stimulus bill in case Democrats win control of both chambers and she could get a bill that is closer to what she wants, Pelosi told Tapper that “people need help right away.”
“We want to do it as soon as possible. I thought the President did too and that was part of the leverage that each side had that we both wanted an agreement,” she said. “Why would we even be talking to each other if we didn’t believe that we could reach an agreement?”
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This story has been updated with additional comments from Pelosi on “State of the Union.”
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mercurynews--2020-10-26--Rapper Offset detained and released by police after an incident in Beverly Hills

Migos rapper Offset , whose real name is Kiari Cephus , was detained by officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department during a patrol stop Saturday afternoon .
According to police , they received a report of someone pointing a gun from inside a vehicle .
The caller provided a license plate number to police , who stopped the vehicle soon after .
As the incident occurred , Offset — who is married to rapper Cardi B — livestreamed part of his interaction with police on Instagram Live .
It is unclear what happened before and after the video that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an officer is heard telling Offset “ don ’ t move , man , ” and “ open the door , ” as he appears to attempt to open the door to the car .
The rapper responds , “ No .
That ’ s not legal .
That ’ s not legal , you can ’ t just open my door.
” The officer says , “ Yea I can , ” and Offset replies , “ No , you can ’ t. ” Then the officer says , “ You need @ @ @ @ @ @ @ now , ” and Offset says several times , “ You can ’ t just open my door.
” A second officer is then seen in the video unlocking the door from the inside of the window before both officers open the door .
Offset gets out of the vehicle and asks the officers why they are grabbing his wrist before the video ends .
Police arrested a 20-year-old passenger and charged him with carrying a concealed weapon and a loaded firearm in public , a statement from BHPD posted to Twitter Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ also in the car , was detained but was not arrested or charged according to the Beverly Hills police .
CNN has reached out to representatives for Offset .
A representative for Offset told People Magazine , “ Offset thanks his fans for their support and wishes everyone peace and safety during these trying times .
He encourages everyone to get out and vote because nothing changes if nothing changes .
”

Migos rapper Offset, whose real name is Kiari Cephus, was detained by officers with the Beverly Hills Police Department during a patrol stop Saturday afternoon.
According to police, they received a report of someone pointing a gun from inside a vehicle. The caller provided a license plate number to police, who stopped the vehicle soon after.
As the incident occurred, Offset — who is married to rapper Cardi B — livestreamed part of his interaction with police on Instagram Live. It is unclear what happened before and after the video that was posted.
In the video, an officer is heard telling Offset “don’t move, man,” and “open the door,” as he appears to attempt to open the door to the car.
The rapper responds, “No. That’s not legal. That’s not legal, you can’t just open my door.”
The officer says, “Yea I can,” and Offset replies, “No, you can’t.”
Then the officer says, “You need to get out of this car right now,” and Offset says several times, “You can’t just open my door.”
A second officer is then seen in the video unlocking the door from the inside of the window before both officers open the door.
Offset gets out of the vehicle and asks the officers why they are grabbing his wrist before the video ends.
Police arrested a 20-year-old passenger and charged him with carrying a concealed weapon and a loaded firearm in public, a statement from BHPD posted to Twitter Saturday night said.
Offset, who was also in the car, was detained but was not arrested or charged according to the Beverly Hills police.
CNN has reached out to representatives for Offset. A representative for Offset told People Magazine, “Offset thanks his fans for their support and wishes everyone peace and safety during these trying times. He encourages everyone to get out and vote because nothing changes if nothing changes.”
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mercurynews--2020-10-26--49ers report card: Kyle Shanahan’s hot hand fuels dominant win over Patriots

SANTA CLARA — Here is how the 49ers ( 4-3 ) graded in Sunday ’ s 33-6 win over the host New England Patriots ( 2-4 ) : Pick any aspect and praise follows .
Jimmy Garoppolo , he reveled in his New England return by mixing short passes with the occasional down-field completion — and still feeding critics with two interceptions .
George Kittle , he claimed National Tight End Day rubs off on the entire team but so did his five catches ( 55 yards ) .
Brandon Aiyuk , his first 100-yard game is another encouraging sign @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Samuel ( 65 yards ) misses time with a late hamstring injury .
The offensive line , yep , it made a successful encore ( one early sack ) after stonewalling the Rams last game .
Two games in a row with 37 carries !
Jeff Wilson ’ s touchdown hat trick was a stunner .
He missed last game with a calf issue but came through with a career-high 112 yards ( 17 carries ) before falling through this season ’ s injury trapdoor with a high-ankle sprain on his third TD @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( 57 yards ) .
Where was Jerick McKinnon ?
He came in as a third-down specialist ( they were 5-of-9 on third-down conversions ) and his sparse use ( three carries , minus-1 yard ) will pay off next week as the more likely starter than Hasty in Seattle .
Tevin Coleman has a chance to come off injured reserve , but Raheem Mostert is out at last two more games .
Kyle Juszczyk scored his second rushing touchdown in three games , but Shanahan also made sure to praise his blocking @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in the game .
He ’ s been huge for our team since he ’ s been here.
” Juszczyk ’ s contract expires at season ’ s end .
Four interceptions , starting with Fred Warner ’ s beauty , were twice as many as their entire 2018 season ’ s total .
Emmanuel Moseley ’ s 49-yard interception return showed just how much the Patriots lacked fire .
Jamar Taylor ’ s two interceptions and Kevin Givens ’ first career sack put a nice bow on this .
The pass rush @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for good reason , but there was enough to make Cam Netwon ( and his suspect shoulder ) look awful ( 9-of-15 , 58 yards , three interceptions ) .
Dre Greenlaw ( sack ) is excelling in place of an injured Kwon Alexander .
Tarvarius Moore third-down stops on the first two series set a dominant tone , and fellow fill-in safety Marcell Harris also played well as the 49ers were without Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt .
The 49ers still have not allowed a 100-yard rusher .
Of the Patriots ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a 12-yarder by Damien Harris just after halftime .
Newton scrambled for just 4 , 2 , 6 and 4 yards as the 49ers ’ eagerly met and conquered his challenge .
Tackling was spread out among Warner ( seven ) , Greenlaw ( six ) , Moore ( six ) , Harris ( six ) and Azeez Al-Shaair ( five ) .
So dominant was the 49ers ’ offense that Mitch Wishnowsky ’ s only punt came with 3 1/2 minutes remaining .
Robbie Gould made his two field-goal attempts while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off an upright .
Trent Taylor made fair catches on two punts .
Johnathan Cyprien forced a fumble in his season debut .
The biggest issue going forward is likely at return specialist and again replacing Richie James ( ankle ) .
Kudos to Kyle Shanahan ( 2-0 in the black cap ) and his staff for crushing a bad Patriots team so severely that it was Bill Belichick ’ s most lopsided home loss as New England ’ s coach .
The 49ers ’ 467 net yards were a season high .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Patriots by letting his teammates carry him • What the 49ers ’ Shanahan , Garoppolo are saying after dominant win over the Patriots Kittle on Shanahan : “ He was on a hot streak , calling play after play after play that they couldn ’ t stop .
I love seeing that and being a part of that.
” Warner on defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and injury replacements : “ Obviously it starts with Saleh ’ s play calls and how he and coaches get us ready .
You have to give credit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ big roles and ball out .
Guys who ’ ve still been in the lineup , we take great pride being out there .
”

SANTA CLARA — Here is how the 49ers (4-3) graded in Sunday’s 33-6 win over the host New England Patriots (2-4):
PASS OFFENSE: A-
Pick any aspect and praise follows. Jimmy Garoppolo, he reveled in his New England return by mixing short passes with the occasional down-field completion — and still feeding critics with two interceptions. George Kittle, he claimed National Tight End Day rubs off on the entire team but so did his five catches (55 yards). Brandon Aiyuk, his first 100-yard game is another encouraging sign and one the 49ers need if Deebo Samuel (65 yards) misses time with a late hamstring injury. The offensive line, yep, it made a successful encore (one early sack) after stonewalling the Rams last game.
RUN OFFENSE: A
Two games in a row with 37 carries! Jeff Wilson’s touchdown hat trick was a stunner. He missed last game with a calf issue but came through with a career-high 112 yards (17 carries) before falling through this season’s injury trapdoor with a high-ankle sprain on his third TD. JaMycal Hasty also notched a career-high (57 yards).
Where was Jerick McKinnon? He came in as a third-down specialist (they were 5-of-9 on third-down conversions) and his sparse use (three carries, minus-1 yard) will pay off next week as the more likely starter than Hasty in Seattle. Tevin Coleman has a chance to come off injured reserve, but Raheem Mostert is out at last two more games. Kyle Juszczyk scored his second rushing touchdown in three games, but Shanahan also made sure to praise his blocking and leadership as “the best fullback in the game. He’s been huge for our team since he’s been here.” Juszczyk’s contract expires at season’s end.
PASS DEFENSE: A
Four interceptions, starting with Fred Warner’s beauty, were twice as many as their entire 2018 season’s total. Emmanuel Moseley’s 49-yard interception return showed just how much the Patriots lacked fire.
Jamar Taylor’s two interceptions and Kevin Givens’ first career sack put a nice bow on this. The pass rush is far off the 2019 look, for good reason, but there was enough to make Cam Netwon (and his suspect shoulder) look awful (9-of-15, 58 yards, three interceptions). Dre Greenlaw (sack) is excelling in place of an injured Kwon Alexander. Tarvarius Moore third-down stops on the first two series set a dominant tone, and fellow fill-in safety Marcell Harris also played well as the 49ers were without Jimmie Ward and Jaquiski Tartt.
RUN DEFENSE: A
The 49ers still have not allowed a 100-yard rusher. Of the Patriots’ 94 rushing yards, none went longer than a 12-yarder by Damien Harris just after halftime. Newton scrambled for just 4, 2, 6 and 4 yards as the 49ers’ eagerly met and conquered his challenge. Tackling was spread out among Warner (seven), Greenlaw (six), Moore (six), Harris (six) and Azeez Al-Shaair (five).
SPECIAL TEAMS: A-
So dominant was the 49ers’ offense that Mitch Wishnowsky’s only punt came with 3 1/2 minutes remaining. Robbie Gould made his two field-goal attempts while a point-after kick got deflected and clanked off an upright. Trent Taylor made fair catches on two punts. Johnathan Cyprien forced a fumble in his season debut. The biggest issue going forward is likely at return specialist and again replacing Richie James (ankle).
COACHING: A+
Kudos to Kyle Shanahan (2-0 in the black cap) and his staff for crushing a bad Patriots team so severely that it was Bill Belichick’s most lopsided home loss as New England’s coach. The 49ers’ 467 net yards were a season high.
Kittle on Shanahan: “He was on a hot streak, calling play after play after play that they couldn’t stop. I love seeing that and being a part of that.”
Warner on defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and injury replacements: “Obviously it starts with Saleh’s play calls and how he and coaches get us ready. You have to give credit to guys stepping up. They play big roles and ball out. Guys who’ve still been in the lineup, we take great pride being out there.”


Word Game: Oct. 26, 2020

Can you find 21 or more words in ELAPSE ?
The list will be published tomorrow .
SATURDAY ’ S WORD — PLEATS pale palest past paste pastel pate peal peat pelt pest petal plat plate plea lapse lase last late leap leapt least lest east apse tale tape taps teal sale salt sate seal seat sepal sept slap slat slate slept spat spate spelt splat stale staple steal stela step To purchase the Word Game book , visit WordGameBooks.com .
Order it now for just $ 5 while supplies last !
1 .
Words must be of four or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ acquire four letters by the addition of “ s , ” such as “ bats ” or “ dies , ” are not allowed .
3 .
Additional words made by adding a “ d ” or an “ s ” may not be used .
For example , if “ bake ” is used , “ baked ” or “ bakes ” are not allowed , but “ bake ” and “ baking ” are admissible .
4 .
Proper nouns , slang words , or vulgar or sexually explicit words are @ @ @

TODAY’S WORD — ELAPSE (ELAPSE: ih-LAPS: To pass; slip by.)
Average mark 15 words
Time limit 30 minutes
Can you find 21 or more words in ELAPSE? The list will be published tomorrow.
SATURDAY’S WORD — PLEATS pale palest past paste pastel pate peal peat pelt
pest petal plat plate plea lapse lase last late leap leapt least lest east apse tale tape
taps teal sale salt sate seal seat sepal sept slap slat slate slept spat spate spelt splat
stale staple steal stela step
To purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!
RULES OF THE GAME:
1. Words must be of four or more letters.
2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.
3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.
4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.
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