
The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network
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Bully Ball: Bring on the damn Cowboys cause we're ready!
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to having to face the Cowboys in the Divisional Round, and debate what carries over from last week's game against Seattle. 49ers fans have a special hatred for the Cowboys (:18) The Niners are still pretty healthy, thankfully (3:08) Dallas and their fans are crying already (6:39) The 49ers could be on the ultimate revenge tour (7:52) This is the best defense Brock Purdy has faced to this point (9:32) The 49ers' offense could be even better than what we've seen (15:34) Why Steph isn't worried about Mooney Ward (21:15) Deommodore Lenoir stepped up (22:58) Jason's turning point in the game was the Deebo leg twist (26:25) Brock's mobility and the offensive line are working together (29:38) Don't worry about being overconfident as a fan (34:39) DeMeco Ryans has a busy week this week (37:30) Was Mike McDaniel vaping on the sideline?! (41:37) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Shanahan expects Mooney Ward to bounce back
Kyle Shanahan explained how he'd prepare for this week before knowing who his opponent would be, and why he thinks Mooney Ward will bounce back this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FROM THE SB NATION NFL SHOW: It was a movie what Brock Purdy did, hard to sleep on him at this point
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Under Review: The 49ers are winning games with their offense now
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran take a second look at the Niners' big win over the Seahawks on Super Wild Card Weekend. This offense is rolling and Stats is super happy (1:32) Brock Purdy adjusted in the second half (6:16) The Niners made the Seahawks pay for stacking the box (10:15) We haven't even seen the ceiling for this offense yet (20:27) How Kyle Shanahan created an unselfish culture in the locker room (23:08) Why this run isn't like the 49ers under Harbaugh in 2012 (28:38) Who do you want to play in the Divisional Round? (30:10) Lenoir bounced back but Ward had his issues (34:10) Eventually the defense will make a play when they need one (41:02) The 49ers are winning games differently now than earlier this year (45:00) DeMeco Ryans has a busy schedule this week (49:37) Kyle Shanahan elevates his game in the playoffs (53:47) Enjoy the ride with Brock Purdy right now, Vish! (54:54) Unsung heroes from the game Saturday (1:05:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Niners will face either Dallas or Tampa Bay on Sunday
The 49ers dominated the Seahawks in the second half and Brock Purdy set franchise records left and right. Plus, we'll find out tonight who the 49er will play in the Divisional Round. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: Niners dismantle Seahawks in the second half for 11th straight win
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 11th straight win, this time against the Seahawks in the Wild Card round. This offense is rolling (:35) The one play that totally changed the game (1:38) The first half had us worried (4:58) This victory was cathartic for 49ers fans (6:25) The Seahawks collapsed mentally in the 3rd quarter (7:13) The dirty play on Deebo Samuel that fired the Niners up (10:13) Purdy was on fire in the second half (11:57) Fred Warner told NFL Network Purdy makes the team a Super Bowl contender (20:14) Christian McCaffrey is the best mid-season acquisition ever (27:20) Why did Shanahan squib kick at the end of the first half? (31:01) This win sent a message to the rest of the NFC (35:11) Postgame comments on Deebo's leg and more (35:39) Who do you want to play next week? (37:52) Is this the most confident you've been going into the Divisional Round? (41:21) This defense always makes a big play when you need them to make one (42:50) Michelle Magdziuk joins the show! (47:00) Who gets the game balls? (54:59) Shout out to the Levi's Stadium ground crew! (57:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover: Former Seahawks LB Lofa Tatupu joins the show!
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with 3x Pro Bowler Lofa Tatupu to dive into the Wild Card matchup with the Seahawks. The memorable playoff moment Lofa gets no credit for (:40) Was Bobby Wagner a bigger loss for Seattle than Russell Wilson? (2:03) How did Geno Smith throw 30 TDs this year? (3:50) Why the rain could actually HELP San Francisco (5:13) How playoffs games really are more intense than the regular season (7:05) Why does DK Metcalf struggle against Mooney Ward? (8:52) Why the 49ers' interchangeable parts put stress on a defense (10:21) The Seahawks believe they can win this game (11:14) Pete Carroll is planning a special teams surprise (14:07) Seattle's draft class will have a big impact on this game (15:26) Is Geno Smith's future tied to these playoffs? (17:45) The history of the 49ers Seahawks rivalry (19:55) How long will Pete Carroll continue coaching? (20:35) Why Lofa follows Talanoa Hufanga's career (22:51) Fred Warner's impact on the game (25:29) Dre Greenlaw doesn't get enough love (27:18) Warner and Greenlaw are like Willis and Bowman (27:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Diggers: Don't worry about Brock, All Pros announced + Best bets vs. Seahawks
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the All Pro announcements, preview the Wild Card game, and give your our best bets for the game. The 49ers have 4 first team all pros (4:10) Christian McCaffrey gets snubbed once again (8:05) The Niners are as healthy as they've been (11:33) How much do we worry about the rain? (15:11) Don't worry about Brock Purdy this week (17:51) First time starters in the playoffs (23:13) Best Bet #1: CMC yards from scrimmage (24:55) Best Bet #2: Elijah Mitchell rushing yards (27:13) Best Bet #3: George Kittle receiving yards and longest reception (28:59) Best Bet #4: Tyler Lockett receiving yards (30:56) Best Bet #5: Ken Walker rushing attempts (33:18) Michelle empties her statistical notebook (41:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: This team is as healthy as it's been all year long
The 49ers got some excellent injury news before the biggest game of the year so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Staley returns to the show, talks Purdy, Seahawks, and more!
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black are joined by 49ers legend Joe Staley to recap the season, preview the Seahawks, and solve the quarterback situation. - The offensive line is better than anyone thought (2:18 ) - What Mike McGlinchey fixed this year (3:56) - How Joe tied to help McGlinchey stay mentally healthy (6:59) - How contract negotiations with the 49ers work (10:41) - Why Christian McCaffrey is the perfect fit for the 49ers offense (13:23) - Joe's first reaction when Purdy had to play (18:02) - Brock Purdy sees the game the way Kyle Shanahan does (21:09) - One offensive player crucial to Purdy's success (24:04) - How Kyle Shanahan gets players to do the little things (25:58) - How Shanahan shifts into "playoff mode" (28:50) - Better team: 2019 or 2022? (31:10) - Any weird Nick Bosa stories for us? (34:34) - Joe's Nick Bosa impression (35:48) - Why Bosa is the Defensive Players of the Year (38:19) - Nick Bosa's celebration stinks (43:44) - The 49ers will be ready for Pete Carroll's tricks (44:11) - Can the Seahawks do what the Raiders did? (47:20) - Why Brock Purdy has done enough to be the QB of the this team (50:14) - Has Purdy earned the right to get the first shot at starting next year? (52:07) - Brock hasn't had to deal with expectations like Trey Lance or Jimmy G. (54:07) SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCASTS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/niners-nation-for-san-francisco-49ers-fans/id1524313515 https://open.spotify.com/show/3mWHKNWMdC6Pojka3tyBio?si=224cc19cf59c4cb0 GET SOME SWEET 49ERS GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy won't be overwhelmed by the playoffs
Brock Purdy says he can reflect on the craziness of the season after it's over, right now it's time to go to work. Plus, DeMeco Ryans won't be distracted by head coaching interviews, and Adam Peters refuses to interview for another job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanaplan: 5 burning questions + Seahawks preview
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan answer 5 big questions about the season as a whole and break down the playoff game this weekend against the Seahawks. Who gets more credit this year: Offense or defense? (2:32) Which side of the ball do you have more confidence in right now? (9:33) Which unit has a fatal flaw, and what is it? (20:06) With one drive left in the game, which unit do you want on the field? (25:14) Seahawks preview: What happens this week? (30:21) Predictions for the rest of the NFC this weekend (38:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: What's changed with the Seahawks since December?
Kyle Shanahan provided a scouting report on the Seahawks defense, and Pete Carroll does the same for the 49ers defense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bully Ball: Time to embrace Kyle Shanahan + One fatal flaw in this defense
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez hand out some flowers and get you ready for the first playoff game of the year coming up this weekend! Are you happy the Niners are facing the Seahawks instead of the Packers? (1:04) Did the NFL do the 49ers any favors with their playoff scheduling? (3:03) Kyle Shanahan destroyed all the narratives about him this year (7:45) The secondary could be a problem in the playoffs (11:20) One fatal flaw in this defense (13:58) The defense has given up more yards for the sake of more turnovers (15:29) Everyone wants DeMeco Ryans (18:10) They also want Adam Peters (25:18) John Lynch should be Executive of the Year (28:42) Is this season a disappointment without a Super Bowl? (32:47) Score prediction for the game this weekend (40:08) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Shanahan not worried about beating the Seahawks 3 times
Kyle Shanahan updated the 49ers' injury situation, and explained why he doesn't care about having to beat Seattle three times in the same season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under Review: The most incredible 49ers regular season ever
Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look back at the incredible roller coaster this regular season has been, and look ahead to another game against the Seahawks. Miss us with the 49ers strength of schedule argument (1:03) Brock Purdy is who we wanted Jimmy Garoppolo to be (3:50) Lots of 49ers fans are scarred by the Seahawks (8:25) The 49ers prove it - the Niners are still the best team in the league (17:33) One scary defensive trend (25:44) How has George Kittle come to life under Brock Purdy? (36:25) Deebo and Aiyuk: A tale of two different WR seasons (46:39) The one stat that explains how the 49ers have won 13 games this year (1:00:48) The NFC West is in for a big shakeup; teams coming after 49ers staffers (1:09:08) Shanahan updates injuries during conference call (1:17:49) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy says the team hasn't hit their peak yet
The 49ers got their 10th straight win on Sunday, and all went according to plan. Even the injuries, thankfully! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: 10 straight wins going into the playoffs!
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' 10th straight win and the conclusion of one of the wildest regular seasons in team history. This is the craziest 49ers regular season of Rob's 49ers fandom (1:44) The Niners turned it on in the second half of this game (4:21) 49ers fans shouldn't worry about who we play, they should be worried about us (6:32) Levin Black joins the show (7:07) George Kittle has been unlocked by Brock Purdy (7:52) Brock Purdy has been a revelation (9:49) The 49ers QB play this year has been great, credit Brian Griese (14:53) The Christian McCaffrey trade saved the season (20:02) Is Deommodore Lenoir a liability? (22:14) Brandon Aiyuk goes over 1,000 yards on the season (26:02) Kyle Shanahan has rewritten his narrative this season (28:42) When do you want the 49ers to play next week? (34:29) Why Kyle Shanahan believes in Brock Purdy (44:09) Special announcement for Thursday's show this week (46:08) CHECK OUT SOME BRAND NEW 49ERES GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover: The Cardinals are a broken franchise with Johnny Venerable
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Johnny Venerable from the PHNX Podcast to discuss where things went wrong for the Cardinals this year, whether they could be in the Jim Harbaugh sweepstakes, and why he's rooting for the 49ers this weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Diggers: The defense will return to form this week + Kyle Shanahan is the CoY favorite
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera predict that the defense will get back on track this week, debate the Coach of the Year winner, and rank the best playoff matchups for the 49ers. Michelle is drinking a mimosa and she doesn't know why (:36) DeMeco Ryans calls out his defense this week (3:48) Last week was the perfect week for Brock Purdy (6:16) Will you start to worry about the defense if they falter this week? (11:32) Kyle Shanahan is now the betting favorite for Coach of the Year (15:38) Why we don't want to see the Packers get the 7th seed (23:33) Why a Giants upset of the Vikings in the first round would be bad for the 49ers (27:44) One big difference in the Niners at home vs. on the road (29:58) Will Brock Purdy get to check another box on his QB resume this week? (30:53) The most likely first round playoff upset (32:36) Michelle jinxes the 49ers (36:01) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: DeMeco Ryans challenges the defense this week
DeMeco Ryans wasn't shy about placing the blame for the defense's struggles last week against Las Vegas, and where they need to improve against Arizona. Also, we hear Cardinals DC Vance Joseph's scouting report on Brock Purdy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Standard: One thing to watch vs ARI + Who do we fear in the NFC?
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't take making the playoffs for granted (2:13) Will the defense return to form after last week? (3:35) The secret is out on Lenoir and Hufanga (4:50) Matt Maiocco says Brock Purdy has won the starting job for 2023 already (12:23) We disagree about Trey Lance's second surgery (17:43) Should Shanahan rest guys or play them this week? (23:46) Who are the best opponents for the 49ers in the first round of the playoffs? (27:26) How Levin evaluates good and bad matchups in the playoffs (31:09) The Eagles will be a major challenge at some point (37:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Shanahan says the Niners have plenty to play for
Kyle Shanahan explains how the team addressed the Damar Hamlin situation, and how he'll manage the players in the final week of the regular season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanaplan: What's the best seed for the 49ers + Unsung heroes from Week 17
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan highlight the big learning points from the Raiders win an wonder who the best first round opponent is for the Niners in the playoffs. What seed would be best for the 49ers (if not #1)? (1:53) The defensive issues against the Raiders (8:48) How Deommodore Lenoir and Talanoa Hufanga are getting targeted (12:07) Brock Purdy got an education on Sunday (15:27) Unsung heroes from the Raiders game (19:50) Will Elijah Mitchell be RB1 this week so McCaffrey can rest? (27:06) Who are the 49ers playing a week from now? (31:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy says he can win the Super Bowl this year
Brock Purdy was on KNBR yesterday and explained why the Raiders game was good for the team, whether he's cocky, and if he thinks he can win the Lombardi Trophy this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bully Ball: Damar Hamlin reaction + Week 17 Report Card
Jason Aponte and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to the events involving Damar Hamlin on MNF, and break down every position group's performance from Week 17. Our reaction to Damar Hamlin and the NFL's response (:20) This was a learning experience for the offense and Brock Purdy (13:24) Christian McCaffrey is incredible - again (17:14) Brandon Aiyuk is WR1 and we should have seen this coming (20:02) Mike McGlinchey has earned another contract (23:46) Daniel Brunskill is a luxury for the 49ers (28:00) Arik Armstead doesn't get nearly enough love (30:28) Fred Warner didn't have his best game on Sunday (34:35) Have teams figured out how to attack Talanoa Hufanga? (36:50) Will other teams be able to replicate the Raiders' success against this defense? (42:43) What seed will the 49ers end up being when it's all said and done? (52:17) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Christian McCaffrey, Aaron Banks, Dre Greenlaw banged up after Raiders game
The 49ers have several injuries after the Raiders game, but hopefully none of them will keep players off the field once the playoffs begin. Also Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell should be practicing this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under Review: Did Josh McDaniels crack the code of the 49ers defense?
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran take a second look at the victory over the Raiders. Brock Purdy wasn't his usual self early in the game (1:47) Purdy was more aggressive in the second half (6:23) Did Josh McDaniels crack the code on the 49ers' defense? (22:01) Fred Warner gets reckless when the defense struggles (29:35) Nick Bosa admits they underestimated Jarrett Stidham (34:09) The playoff road for the 49ers right now (34:54) The Niners took a big step forward yesterday (44:55) What happens with the QB situation going forward? (53:03) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: 9th straight wins puts 49ers in the #2 seed in the NFC
The 49ers earned their 9th straight win the hard way in Las Vegas, and now have a chance to be the #1 seed in the NFC going into the playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: 49ers rise up in OT to defeat Raiders
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Jordan Elliott break down the thrilling 49ers' victory over the Raiders in OT. The 49ers won without being carried by the defense (1:41) Nick Bosa was amazing (again) when it counted (4:26) Brock Purdy needed this type of game (5:32) Was Purdy shook at one point? (7:46) The 49ers have the mentality of a champion (10:36) When do we worry about Hufanga in coverage? (13:42) CMC was the entire offense (15:05) Jordan Elliott joins - the defense wasn't as bad as it looked (19:57) Brock rebounded in the 2nd half (22:05) The team picked each other up in all phases (32:25) Injury updates on Banks and Greenlaw (35:53) How the 49ers can become the #1 seed in the NFC (39:02) The strongest sign yet that the 49ers players believe in Brock Purdy (42:20) Trey Lance had a second ankle surgery (44:50) This offense has grown from earlier in the season (48:23) Bosa breaks down the INT in OT as only he can (50:44) Does Brock Purdy fight for the starting job next year? (57:42) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover: Raiders preview with Josh Dubow of the AP
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Josh Dubow of the AP to discuss whether the Raiders have a chance this week against the 49ers, and where Jimmy G. could end up in Las Vegas next season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Diggers: The party should continue this week + Best bets vs. Raiders
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview the New Year's Day game against the Raiders and give you our best bets. This week shouldn't be difficult for the 49ers (2:41) George Kittle and Brock Purdy are a deadly combination (6:28) Why the 49ers offense looks better without Garoppolo (9:43) DeMeco Ryans will have this defense ready to go this week (12:07) Why Michelle isn't worried about Maxx Crosby (13:43) Best Bet #1: 49ers defensive touchdown (18:40) Best Bet #2: Raiders total points scored (20:41) Best Bet #3: The spread on the game is SF -9 (22:31) How the 49ers defense compares to some of the all time greats (27:27) One weird fact about the Christian McCaffrey trade (30:26) How teams on long winning streaks fare going into the playoffs (31:21) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: The Raiders still have plenty of offensive weapons
Defensive coordinator DeMeco Ryans gave a scouting report on the Raiders offense, which he reminds us still has some damn good players on it. Plus, the 49ers got some really good injury news yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Standard: The one big question about the 49ers offense
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Derek Carr is on the bench and the Raiders are in disarray (2:33) Is Kyle about to rest Nick Bosa? (4:32) One Raiders star with something to prove this week (8:36) Will Derek Carr being available affect Jimmy Garoppolo's market this offseason? (11:42) Brandon Aiyuk makes a hilarious joke on social media (15:03) Would the offense also look like this with Trey Lance at quarterback? (18:02) The 49ers are so good they haven't trailed in a game in a month (25:33) Levin's work emergency that took him off the Instant Reaction podcast last week (29:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Shanahan says Bosa can get ever better
Kyle Shanahan says Nick Bosa can get ever been than what we've seen so far. Plus, what did Kyle think of George Kittle stealing Ray-Ray McCloud's touchdown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanaplan: Raiders bench Carr + Are we spoiled as 49ers fans?
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan react to the Raiders benching Derek Carr this week and wonder if 49ers fans haven't been spoiled by all the team's recent success. Derek Carr is benched, come on down, Jarrett Stidham (:44) Are we spoiled as 49ers fans? (2:24) What's your biggest concern going forward? (8:14) What's the best playoff seed/opponent for the 49ers? (13:01) How the 49ers will use their last return from IR spot (19:38) Is this year a disappointment if they 49ers don't make the Super Bowl? (26:58) Do we really need to do a prediction for this week? (32:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Why you can't compare Brock Purdy to Trey Lance
Michael Irvin was a guest on 95.7 the Game and defended Brock Purdy from people who wanted to give Kyle Shanahan's scheme all the credit. Plus, Irvin throws some shade at Trey Lance that Stats disagrees with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bully Ball: The 49ers look playoff ready except for one specific thing
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez discuss whether the 49ers are ready for the playoffs right now, and one possible flaw that could be exposed against better teams. The second half adjustments against Washington were fantastic (2:31) Kyle Shanahan was smart to avoid 2023 QB question (5:09) Is George Kittle now back to being the monster he was in 2018? (8:23) Mike Silver is stirring the pot on the Kittle/49ers relationship (10:41) Nick Bosa's play on the 2 point conversion changed the game (13:18) Javon Kinlaw looked exactly how you'd want him to look in his return (15:42) Is this team ready for the postseason right now? (17:46) Mooney Ward is massively important to this defense (19:33) One Achilles' Heel for this defense that has started to get exploited (22:34) Brock Purdy's chances at Offensive Rookie of the Year (26:48) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Has Purdy played his way into a starting job in 2023?
Kyle Shanahan provided health updates on several injured 49ers, evaluated Brock Purdy's third career start, and avoided a question about next year's starting quarterback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Under Review: The 49ers defense is the gift that keeps on giving + Trouble with Kittle?
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Marc Delucchi of Niners Nation take a second look at the 49ers' win over the Commanders on Saturday. Also, is something up between George Kittle and the team? Nick Bosa has been just as good or better than Aldon Smith (2:29) This defense is like gutter bumpers at a bowling alley (8:04) Talanoa Hufanga keeps showing his ceiling and his floor every week (11:42) Will mobile QBs be this defense's undoing? (16:05) Mike McGlinchey may have cost the 49ers two touchdowns yesterday (20:43) How confident are you that the Niners will get to the NFCCG? (22:09) 49ers QBs are making fewer negative plays than ever before (26:53) Has Brock Purdy eliminated the need for a veteran QB next year? (29:10) Would Kyle put Jimmy back as the starter in the playoffs? (35:36) George Kittle has been unstoppable for the last two games (41:01) Is something up between Kittle and the team? (44:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Nick Bosa wants to make 49ers history
Because the 49ers played on Christmas Eve and haven't met the media since, we listen to the best audio from Kyle Shanahan, George Kittle, and Nick Bosa's postgame press conferences that you might have missed over the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instant Reaction: The wins just keep coming for the 49ers!
Rob "Stats" Guerrera reacts to the 49ers' 37-20 win over the Washington Commanders on Saturday night. Brock Purdy continues to play well, and George Kittle is stepping up in a massive way without Deebo Samuel. Plus, Nick Bosa and this defense continue to make big play after big play to set their offense up on short fields. We also take your questions and comments all night long for the eighth straight happy recap! GET SOME SWEET 49ERS GEAR FROM HOMAGE: https://homage.sjv.io/MXY3q2 WEBSITE: https://www.ninersnation.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crossover: Where can the 49ers attack the Commanders on defense?
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Jamual Forrest of Hogs Haven to take a deep dive on the Commanders this week. Where can Kyle Shanahan attack the defense, and what do Washington fans think of Brock Purdy? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Diggers: What the Commanders will teach us about Brock Purdy + Best Bets
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview tomorrow's game against Washington and give you their best bets. What are your holiday plans? (:40) Kyle Shanahan faces his old nemesis (3:09) Dueling returning defensive linemen: Chase Young vs. Javon Kinlaw (4:25) Mike McGlinchey has been playing with broken ribs?! (6:27) What this game will teach us about Brock Purdy (9:50) Is this finally a Ty Davis-Price game? (13:41) The top seed in the NFC is still possible (15:01) Why a loss wouldn't be the worst thing in the world for the 49ers (18:29) Best bet #1: Brock Purdy interceptions (24:52) Best bet #2: McCaffrey receiving yards (26:50) Best bet #3: Jahan Dotson receiving yards (30:26) Charvarius Ward's status changes this game dramatically (32:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Javon Kinlaw is full go against the Commanders
Kyle Shanahan gave a final injury report before tomorrow's game, and thankfully Javon Kinlaw wasn't part of it. Plus, Kyle revealed how he addresses the Pro Bowl with the team, and whether he still has been with the Washington Commanders franchise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold Standard: CMC should be a Pro Bowler + Top seed possibilities
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Pro Bowl rosters are out and CMC got screwed (2:52) Jake Brendel is a Pro Bowl alternate - who saw that coming? (5:27) Talanoa Hufanga is a well-deserved Pro Bowler (6:44) This team's late-round drafting has been incredible (7:27) Dre Greenlaw will never get the recognition he deserves (9:50) This is a trap game for the 49ers (16:22) Brock Purdy has to protect the football (19:46) Kyle Shanahan's philosophy on resting players down the stretch (28:07) How the Niners end up with the #1 seed (31:32) Proof this defense is historically good (39:54) Score predictions (42:19) Levin's holiday plans were ruined (49:00) How Rob rescheduled his family's entire Christmas Eve for the 49ers (52:46) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Purdy healing up + CMC should be a Pro Bowler
Brock Purdy says his oblique feels much better going into this game than he did before the Seahawks game last Thursday. Plus, the Pro Bowl rosters are out and Christian McCaffrey got snubbed big time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanaplan: You can't rest everyone down the stretch
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan explain the 49ers' path to the Super Bowl and why resting everyone down the stretch is easier said than done. There will always be risk to playing football (2:12) How much does the return of Javon Kinlaw help the defensive line (2:52) Should Deebo Samuel return before the playoffs begin? (6:29) Why the 49ers are sitting pretty in the playoff seeding picture (13:05) Is the #1 seed still possible, and what would the path to the NFC title game be? (19:53) After everything that's happened to this team, what else could go wrong? (21:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49ers in Five: Shanahan won't rest healthy players down the stretch
Kyle Shanahan laid out his plan for how he'll approach the final three games of the regular season, the test for Javon Kinlaw to return, and a scouting report on the Commanders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bully Ball: Steph cooks Emmanuel Acho + Nick Bosa is a serial killer
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez give you their big-picture takeaways from the Seahawks game and preview how the Niners should treat the rest of the season. This team recognized what was at stake in Seattle (2:18) Brock Purdy is proving that he is unflappable (5:12) Christian McCaffrey has this offense ascending (7:55) There's only one thing left for Kyle Shanahan to prove (11:48) Why Nick Bosa reminds Steph of a serial killer (18:12) Does the Jalen Hurts injury open the door for the Niners to get the top seed in the NFC? (24:49) Washington is in for some pain against the 49ers (28:01) One big reason the Niners can't rest their stars down the stretch (30:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices