The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Levin's two signs of optimism for the 49ers offense (1:55) Can Deebo once again have impact as a straight wide receiver? (6:40) Offensive trends around the league vs. what the 49ers are doing (11:43) Both players and coaches bear responsibility for red zone issues (14:22) Don't buy into the Mike McDaniel narrative (20:01) The 49ers fans will take over the stadium in Mexico City (21:25) People don't realize how much the elevation will be a factor (22:40) Who do you want to start: Kyler or Colt McCoy? (27:00) The Cardinals could crumble in this game (31:57) Levin prioritizes another sport before the podcast (36:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan was a guest on KNBR and shared how he goes about planning to attack a defense. Also, the Cardinals could have major QB issues on Monday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Akash Anavarathan and Rob "Stats" Guerrera highlight the best parts of Sunday's win, look ahead to Arizona, and debate how important it is for the Niners to win the NFC West. Is Jauan Jennings better for this 49ers than OBJ? (1:41) One area for the offense to improve (4:25) How Kyle Shanahan is deploying CMC and Elijah Mitchell (10:40) Why McCaffrey has value even when he's not getting the ball (12:49) Jimmy Garoppolo was excellent on 3rd downs on Sunday (15:35) Two unsung defensive standouts against the Chargers (19:37) The playoff picture for the 49ers (24:09) How much does winning the division matter? (28:11) Previewing MNF vs. the Cardinals (30:59) Should we be happy or afraid if Colt McCoy starts? (33:01) Why the Niners need to win their next two games (38:54) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Staley told KNBR that Jimmy Garoppolo is playing his best football, and he has a theory about why that is the case. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez recap the win over the Chargers and point out how many narratives the 49ers are busting on a week to week basis. The 49ers are proving he can come from behind and win (1:01) Stop worrying about Elijah Mitchell getting touches over CMC (4:39) The red zone issues are worrying (9:28) Advice for Mike McGlinchey (14:41) Jimmy Garoppolo doesn't need to throw a TD to help the team win (20:49) Kyle Shanahan should vary his 4th down decision-making (24:56) Jimmie Ward doesn't like playing in the slot (30:31) Dre Greenlaw never should have been ejected (33:25) The weird touchback play doesn't make sense (37:36) Will the 49ers end the Cardinals' season next week? (41:34) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers will head to Colorado this week for practice to prepare for the high altitude of Mexico City in Week 11. Kyle Shanahan explained the decision yesterday on a conference call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take a deep dive into the Week 10 win over the Chargers. Kyle Shanahan isn't aggressive enough on offense (2:59) Don't talk about all the weapons the offense has because they aren't coming together (8:59) Why is it so hard to move the ball? (11:12) Positive things about Sunday: Elijah Mitchell looked great (24:09) Will Aiyuk make a jump to become a WR1? (25:40) What the scripted plays tell us about this team (31:04) This defense is a special unit (37:26) Why DeMeco Ryans gets more criticism than Kyle Shanahan (41:09) Fred Warner explains the halftime adjustments by the defense (46:59) Talanoa Hufanga is making up for mistakes with big plays (49:28) The special teams are still bad, for the most part (52:25) Will the Cardinals continue to give the 49ers trouble? (1:03:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers suffocated the Chargers in the second half, and the offense did just enough to eek out a win on Sunday Night Football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers big win over the Chargers on Sunday Night Football. This defense is incredible and saved the game (2:05) Nick Bosa almost always delivers in clutch spots (6:28) Talanoa Hufanga makes another big play (7:31) The offense still has big problems that need to get sorted out (9:09) Brandon Aiyuk showed he's the #1 receiver in this offense (14:13) What was up with that weird touchback/non-touchback situation (18:02) George Kittle was the spark for the offense (21:57) Kyle Shanahan continues to pucker up on 4th and short (23:27) Shanahan's thoughts on Greenlaw's ejection (27:43) The narrative about not winning when trailing at halftime is changing (32:19) Jauan Jennings stepping up on third down again (32:43) Where the 49ers stand in the NFC (39:27) What's the toughest game left on the schedule? (42:39) 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

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Michael Peterson of Bolts from the Blue to preview Week 10's game against the Chargers. How healthy is Justin Herbert, are the problems with LA's run defense real, and will the Chargers ultimately Charger in a close game late in the fourth quarter? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera react to the heartbreaking news of Jason Verrett's injury, discuss its impact on the defense, and make picks for some prop bets against the Chargers. Jason Verrett's career may be over (2:31) Players are returning from injury, too (7:01) Why Michelle doesn't think this game will go quite the way people are saying (8:04) The 49ers have been really good at one very difficult thing (13:33) The Niners road to the Wild Card is getting murkier (14:39) Best Bet #1: Christian McCaffrey rushing yards (19:04) Best Bet #2: Austin Ekeler rushing yards (21:09) Best Bet #3: DeAndre Carter receiving yards (23:47) The second half run must begin now (27:02) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers got horrible injury news when Jason Verrett tore his Achilles tendon at practice on Wednesday. Plus, how close is Jimmy Garoppolo's shoulder to being 100% back to where it was before his injury last season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers - PLUS: Deebo! Why aren't people getting hyped for the Chargers game? (1:17) Deebo Samuel joins the show (5:05) Is the team about to make a run in the second half of the year? (7:57) Is Christian McCaffrey part of the YAC Bros.? (8:38) What would his recruiting pitch be to Odell Beckham Jr.? (8:53) Would Deebo ever get into coaching? (12:37) Our reaction to the Deebo interview (13:26) Why Levin doesn't think Beckham matters that much (15:29) Where do you LEAST want OBJ to land? (19:46) The Chargers can't stop the run (23:00) The 49ers can slow Austin Ekeler down (24:30) The Chargers will Charger late in a close game (27:30) Is a run coming in the second half of the season? (29:57) Random detour: What video games are we playing right now? (32:35) Final score predictions (37:52) If you want to see the Deebo Samuel Overtime SZN feature, here are episode 1 and episode 2. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan shared good injury news, and explained why he won't make big changes after the bye week. Plus, Deebo Samuel joined Niners Nation and explained why he won't be recruiting OBJ to the Bay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan pick out their winners and losers of the first half, and break down Week 10's matchup against the Chargers. NFC West happenings on the bye week (1:21) Winners from the first half of the year (2:19) Losers from the first half of the year (9:29) Will the Niners cover the spread this week? (19:36) Why McCaffrey will run wild (23:10) How the Chargers will attack the 49ers (27:33) Score prediction for the game (30:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arik Armstead revealed the full extent of his injuries, and Joe Staley steals the show on KNBR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez sift through the OBJ rumors, debate whether the Niners can catch the Seahawks, and preview Week 10's game against the Chargers. Why fans are asking the wrong question about Odell Beckham Jr. (2:07) Who is the player you're most excited about returning from injury? (6:17) Jason Verrett went from a luxury to a necessity (9:29) How to attack the Chargers this week (11:52) Big picture view of the NFC West and the NFC (17:39) Can the Niners catch the Seahawks? (19:46) How many games do the 49ers lose the rest of the season? (26:30) How would the Niners fare against the top of the NFC? (28:01) Where are the people wanting to fire Shanahan for Ken Dorsey now? (33:07) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lynch spoke about Odell Beckham Jr., but didn't exactly sound too hopeful. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost everything that could go right for the 49ers happened on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera wonder if the Niners could take down the big bag Eagles in the NFC, and tell you the best possible outcome for the 49ers in their bye week. Could the Niners take the Eagles? (1:52) Why the 49ers are like Starburst (5:50) Kyle Shanahan's record against everyone EXCEPT the Rams (6:49) What to root for in Week 9 Seahawks Cardinals (8:53) One flaw in Seattle's offense that might also put them in the Super Bowl (12:29) Rams Bucs (16:53) Falcons Bears (21:04) Vikings Commanders (25:00) People need to recognize Jimmy G. for what he is (28:58) Michelle and Rob resume a weeks old argument for no reason whatsoever (38:39) The single meanest thing Michelle has ever said to Rob during a show (46:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Lynch shared some details of how Amazon recruited him to return to the booth for Thursday Night Football, and what it's like working with Kyle Shanahan when a big trade is in the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. There are no gatekeepers to fandom in sports (2:38) Predicting the next 4 games for the 49ers (5:51) Does Kyle Shanahan own his former assistants? (10:02) Predicting the next 4 games: TB, SEA, WASH, LVR (14:28) Would you sign for being 9-7 going into the final game of the year? (20:18) How the 49ers are trying to defeat the injury bug with volume (21:25) Can anything the 49ers do shock you at this point? (29:23) How to sell a trade of Trey Lance to the fans if the Niners win the Super Bowl this year (33:30) What would you sacrifice for a Super Bowl win? (34:08) Will we see Arik Armstead or Javon Kinlaw again this year? (40:51) What would you do if you won the billion dollar jackpot? (43:57) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the 49ers on a bye, we listen to some of the most interesting analysis of the 49ers from around the NFL world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan make their picks for first half awards, and KP sits down with Raheem Mostert to talk about Mike McDaniel. Christian McCaffrey is damn worth it (1:16) Jeff Wilson gets traded - was that a good idea? (4:00) Who would be the running back if CMC and Elijah Mitchell get hurt? (8:50) Are you surprised the 49ers didn't make another trade? (11:27) Arik Armstead's return would be massive for the defense (17:16) Is there enough depth at cornerback? (19:06) Raheem Mostert joins the show (20:08) What's the best Halloween candy? (27:22) The 49ers road to the playoffs (28:47) First half awards: MVP (33:52) Offensive player of the first half (41:47) Defensive player of the first half (45:50) Rookie of the year of the first half (49:02) Breakout player of the second half (54:54) Will the 49ers sign Odell Beckham Jr.? (58:18) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers made one more trade involving a running back before the deadline, and Brandon Aiyuk revealed the source of the "doghouse" drama last year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez react to the Rams game and try and dispel some of the things they see floating on 49ers Twitter about the team. Plus, what will be better after the bye week? What was the turning point of the win against the Rams? (2:10) Is Christian McCaffrey already worth the draft picks? (3:54) Jimmy Garoppolo played well and we can admit it (7:52) What adjustments did the defense make in the second half? (10:28) Dispelling narratives about the 49ers (15:46) What can the 49ers build upon from this game? (21:43) The NFC West is a two team race (24:38) What will be better after the bye week? (26:30) Is this good or bad timing for the bye week? (31:41) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers got their best injury news of the entire season - and more could be on the way! Plus, will the Niners make another move before the deadline? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera wonder if the 49ers are a new team, or if they just know how to beat the Rams. The 49ers will always play the Rams well because they're more physical (3:22) Did the Niners turn a corner or was this just a one game thing? (6:22) Jimmy Garoppolo played well because he didn't force things (15:53) Did we learn anything new about the 49ers? (23:01) What adjustments did the 49ers make after halftime? (29:16) Nick Bosa officially has no weaknesses (36:08) What is the future for this team? (37:27) Are we starting to see injury luck turn in the Niners' favor? (42:45) Elijah Mitchell's return could be bigger than people think (46:04) The defense has its swagger back (53:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christian McCaffrey stole the show in LA and the 49ers roared back in the second half to get a huge win over the Rams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers' big win over the Rams immediately after the game. The 49ers checked all the boxes in this game in the 2nd half (1:34) Jimmy Garoppolo played great today (2:15) Christian McCaffrey was the MVP without question (4:55) The Rams turned on each other when times got tough (6:54) How the 49ers adjusted in the 2nd half (9:24) All Pro Fred Warner showed up again (12:06) This is what the 49ers offense should do every week (15:07) The one play that changed the entire game (19:41) Is the 49ers offense back on track or is this a one week thing? (27:47) Nick Bosa says the Rams gave up (35:11) Is CMC the best weapon in the Shanahan era? (39:26) What will this offense look like in 2 weeks if Deebo returns? (41:39) What is the outlook for the 49ers the rest of the season? (43:58) 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 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

Will the 49ers regular season winning streak against the Rams continue? Are the Rams going to pull off another blockbuster trade before the deadline? Rob "Stats" Guerrera is joined by Kenny Arthur of Turf Show Times to dive into a pivotal Week 8 game in the NFC West. 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

Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera try and fix the 49ers offense and give you some best bets against the Rams in Week 8. Kyle Shanahan is the biggest problem with the offense (2:56) The Niners aren't throwing the ball down the field (6:19) Kyle Shanahan has been worse when trailing than anyone since he was hired (12:35) Will Christian McCaffrey actually help the offense? (20:51) Ray-Ray McCloud has been terrible at kick returns (23:01) Why the 49ers could be much better after the bye week (26:21) Best bet #1: Cooper Kupp receiving yards (34:00) Best bet #2: Christian McCaffrey yards from scrimmage (35:48) Best bet #3: Matt Stafford's interceptions (38:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deebo Samuel misses practice for a second straight day, DeMeco Ryans explains how to fix the defense, Jimmy G. loves CMC, and Chris Foerster explains why the coaching hasn't been up to the 49ers standard of recent years in 2022. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot take and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Plus, Troy Clardy will call the game this week on the radio and joins us to preview the matchup! Do the 49ers depend too much on guys that get hurt a lot? (4:19) The highest paid players have let the 49ers down (9:20) This is the second straight year the team faces a crisis of leadership (13:27) Is the season on the line this week? (17:39) How much does McCaffrey help the offense (19:30) Troy Clardy joins the show - how to prepare for a national NFL broadcast (28:39) The real reason the Rams have struggled this year (34:20) Why McCaffrey will have a big impact this week (36:09) This game will stick with the losing team (38:23) Is that Shanahan stat about losing going into the 4th quarter a big deal? (39:08) Levin's absurd trivia question (44:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan offered his explanation for why things with the offense have looked so choppy with the 49ers so far this season. Plus, injury updates and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan diagnosed exactly what the hell happened against the Chiefs, and looked ahead to a huge matchup with the Rams in LA. The problem on offense isn't quite what you might think (2:00) The pieces are there but Jimmy Garoppolo didn't take advantage (4:05) How the Chiefs targeted both Wards last week (8:11) Is this defense overrated or was it just a bad matchup? (11:49) Why Arik Armstead returning would be huge (13:40) DeMeco Ryans was schooled in back to back weeks (14:29) Is this team done dealing? (20:25) Rams predictions (22:49) Why Christian McCaffrey and Talanoa Hufanga will be the x-factors this week (26:35) Final score predictions (29:30) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Joe Staley was a guest on KNBR earlier this week and explained the simple way the 49ers can address all of their issues - as only he can. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Aponte is joined by new co-host Steph Sanchez to help explains what happened against the Chiefs and preview the matchup against the Rams. Important announcement about Leo Luna's future (:12) The one positive from Sunday: Aaron Banks (2:32) The Chiefs outcoached the 49ers (4:38) The way the 49ers play is contagious, and that's good and bad (6:29) What the hell happened before halftime? (9:42) The 49ers aren't a Super Bowl team right now, but they can be (14:20) This offense is middle-of-the-road right now (21:04) Why haven't the special teams improved? (23:41) One incredible Jimmy Garoppolo stat that will blow your mind (30:58) Can the 49ers get right against the Rams? (35:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another day another injury update for the 49ers, and it's not good. If Deebo Samuel can't play against the Rams, the Niners will be missing a key component of their recent success against LA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take a second look at the 49ers Chiefs game yesterday and try to diagnose what went wrong. Your questions and comments about the game (2:00) Vish joins after a work meeting and asks: Who are the leaders on this team? (6:10) Did George Kittle call out Shanahan after the game? (7:06) How do the 49ers make 4th down decisions? (11:24) The Niners are only built to win games one way (14:52) Everything opposing fans are saying about the Niners this year is true (22:51) When the 49ers fall behind, do they believe they can win? (24:40) Are you worried about the defense? (28:33) Who is doing less with more than Kyle Shanahan? (33:07) Vish defends Kyle Shanahan (42:33) Breakdown of Jimmy Garoppolo's INT (48:49) Would this offense look different with Trey Lance? (58:00) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After another embarrassing loss, there are signs that Kyle Shanahan's support in the locker room may be waning. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers got their asses totally kicked by the Kansas City Chiefs. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black broke it all down. Apologies for the technical difficulties at the start. Third and long killed the 49ers once again (1:09) Mike McGlinchey stinks (4:00) What's the excuse for the defense this week? (7:02) Kyle Shanahan continues to be HORRIBLE at game management (8:21) The 49ers can only win a game one way (11:35) The Chiefs dominated on 3rd downs (16:06) Where the game slipped away from the 49ers (19:20) Stats is tired of hearing about context with Kyle Shanahan and his supporters (22:32) The Chiefs adjusted to Christian McCaffrey (27:29) NFC playoff picture update (31:05) Maybe the 49ers just aren't that good? (32:32) Brandon Aiyuk calls out the 49ers after the loss (35:20) The media will start to turn on the team this week (42:40) Why would Nick Bosa want to sign here long term? (45:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Stephen Serda of Arrowhead Pride to discuss just how the 49ers can slow down Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, and where Kansas City can attack the 49ers' offense. How has the Chiefs offense changed without Tyreek Hill? (2:20) Why don't the 49ers use Kittle like the Chiefs use Kelce? (4:49) Can Fred Warner slow Travis Kelce down? (7:01) How the 49ers should defend against Patrick Mahomes (7:01) One weakness of the Chiefs offense the 49ers can exploit (9:47) How is DeMeco Ryans having success with backups? (12:00) Why did the Chiefs let Mooney Ward go? (13:57) Why do the 49ers need adversity before the get into gear? (19:13) How to attack the 49ers offense (21:17) This game could come down to pure game management (24:36) We're brought to you, in part, by Homage. They have awesome stuff that you should buy: 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

The 49ers traded for Christian bleeping McCaffrey! Also they got positive injury news yesterday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Jordan Elliott, Marc Delucchi, Rich Madrid, Kyle Posey, and Jason Aponte comprise the round table we assembled immediately after the Christian McCaffrey news broke Thursday night. Initial reaction to the blockbuster trade (:53) Compensation gets revealed - did they give up too much? (2:02) What does this trade say about the team? (3:40) Why the 49ers had more draft capital than you think (9:09) A big clue early in the year that Kyle Shanahan did not believe in his running backs (11:16) Kyle Posey joins - Will McCaffrey play this week? (14:34) How will the 49ers use their new toy? (17:59) Don't freak out about trading so many draft picks (23:00) McCaffrey will play this week, and this isn't just a one year deal (24:47) Could more playmakers around him help McCaffrey stay healthier? (30:10) How does this change the landscape in the NFC? (37:20) Rich Madrid joins - The 49ers weren't going to lose another bidding war (40:08) Who now loses snaps to McCaffrey? (46:36) Does this move make the 49ers more attractive to others like Odell Beckham Jr.? (51:38) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Steph Sanchez of the 49 Karats podcast discuss whether the issues we saw in Atlanta will carry over into this week's game against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs. This team provides content, even when they don't mean to (1:53) Will Jim Harbaugh give a pregame speech? (4:51) Why people have beef with Kyle Shanahan right now (6:32) Does Jimmy Garoppolo deserve more trust from his head coach? (10:29) Shanahan is under more pressure now than ever (15:09) Let's be clear: We don't want to fire Kyle Shanahan (17:57) Get ready for a lot of Super Bowl LIV highlights (19:01) Is this offense the same as it was in 2019? (20:21) Jimmy G. has actually been better at Mahomes in one area this year (22:12) The Chiefs have their own issues in the fourth quarter (25:20) One thing the defense must do better this week, regardless of who plays (30:32) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers got both good and bad injury news yesterday, and Kyle Shanahan explained what makes Patrick Mahomes so hard to study on film. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan diagnose the issues with the offense, and present a way to fix it. Plus, could the Niners actually get right this week against the Chiefs? Mistakes have become the norm (2:35) Why do the 49ers always make things hard on themselves? (6:03) What is the offense so deliberate? (8:19) Is Kyle Shanahan's philosophy to blame? (9:54) How to fix the offensive issues (11:36) What the defense did wrong against Atlanta (14:58) The linebackers were to blame for last week (18:08) Who returns this week against the Chiefs? (19:29) Will the Niners try and steal possessions from Kansas City? (24:45) Quick NFC playoff picture update (26:57) Why the 49ers should have offensive success this week (27:45) Predictions for the game (29:11) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yesterday we got a possible warning signal about the health of Mooney Ward. Plus, Jim Harbaugh returns to Levi's on Sunday, just in time for Kyle Shanahan's biggest test this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jason Aponte and Leo Luna diagnose the issues with the offense and Kyle Shanahan's game management. Mercedes Benz Stadium is awesome (1:22) The injuries are having a huge impact (3:03) Arthur Smith is using Shanahan's concepts against him (6:12) The 49ers have no plan when things don't go according to plan (8:42) Does Kyle Shanahan hold players accountable equally? (11:45) The offense just a tad off, the problem is that it's Week 7! (13:05) Why wasn't there any urgency from the offense? (18:25) There aren't any explosive plays (25:36) Other teams are having success running the same offense (32:34) Iced or Hot: The offense will hold the 49ers back from being a true contender in the NFC (33:21) How Charvarius Ward will help this week (41:22) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices