The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Joe Staley says this year's team is better than the 2019 49ers, and Richard Sherman thinks Javon Kinlaw will return this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran take a second look at the play of Brock Purdy through 11 quarters. Plus, don't mention the Cowboys defense to Stats ever again. Appreciate the run this team is on (1:21) Should the 49ers worry about the Lions sneaking into the playoffs? (4:12) The offensive line has gotten way better this year (7:21) Is Brock Purdy just Jimmy Garoppolo in 2017? (9:28) The different between Jimmy and Brock comes down to one thing: poise (15:35) Is this the best QB play the 49ers have gotten in 2 years? (17:56) Purdy against zone defenses vs. man defenses - is there a weakness? (19:17) CMC is the offensive MVP (25:48) Is this the best the 49ers have played under Kyle Shanahan? (30:16) Don't ever mention the Cowboys defense with the 49ers defense (36:34) Why are people mad a George Kittle for a t-shirt? (47:43) This locker room loves Brock Purdy like they love Jimmy (54:20) Shanahan clearly trusts Brock Purdy already (59:55) Will Brock's small stature be an issue in the future? (1:06:04) It's okay if Purdy struggles down the stretch (1:11:06) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan explained how he'll manage the team's injured players the rest of the year, and Brock Purdy's odds to win Offensive Rookie of Year skyrocketed after the win on TNF. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk react to the 49ers big win over the Seahawks that punches their ticket to the players and the NFC West title. Plus, Michelle has a best bet for you this weekend! DeMeco Ryans has this defense playing better than you even realize (3:38) Why Nick Bosa should be a lock for Defensive Player of the Year (5:24) How do people like Kyle Shanahan now? (10:33) It is impossible not to like Brock Purdy right now (12:08) Did Shanahan overuse Christian McCaffrey? (16:32) How will the 49ers manage the rest of the season health-wise? (21:44) Jordan Mason almost made a big mistake (31:43) Michelle's best bet this weekend (38:45) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers have won 7 straight games and will be no worse than the 3rd 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

Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Akash Anavarathan react to the 49ers clinching the NFC West title with a 21-13 win over the Seahawks! The 49ers Conquered the West (:27) The trade for Christian McCaffrey changed the season (3:21) The sequence before halftime that swung the entire game (8:32) How did this team do this with Brock Purdy! (13:30) Kyle Shanahan made weird game management decisions (16:35) The 49ers have a shot in the playoffs against anyone (18:04) Kittle was finally featured as a receiver! (26:36) Kyle says Brock Purdy is the most poised rookie QB he's ever had (30:00) Is this the best 49ers defense ever? (36:00) Geno Smith was rattled by the defense (40:13) Is it sweeter to clinch the division in Seattle? (41:57) Who gets the game ball tonight? (43:33) 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 preview tonight's Week 15 matchup against the Seahawks, with a chance to clinch the NFC West on the line. Why Stats is still nervous even though the Niners have the better team (2:34) The one things that always kills the Niners in Seattle (4:42) Kyle needs to flip the script this week (9:24) How DeMeco Ryans will attack Geno Smith and the offense (14:28) Brock Purdy could face a few new tests tonight (19:04) Trey Lance was supposed to be the young QB we were feeling this way about (21:56) Purdy has all the mobility you need in a quarterback (24:00) What's at stake in tonight's game (28:36) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brock Purdy says he knows tonight's game is going to be a hostile environment, and he's prepared for it. Plus, we find out who is in and who will miss the game on TNF. 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 explain what makes this defense so special, and wonder what the offense will look like without Deebo Samuel for a few weeks. Why are the 49ers so good defensively? (1:03) Dre Greenlaw has taken his game to a new level (6:30) Don't blame Deebo's injury on anyone (7:58) How will the Niners adjust without Samuel? (14:37) Brock Purdy has passed every test so far (17:48) Why the Seahawks might give the 49ers some trouble (25:30) Who is the mark for Kyle Shanahan this week? (29:32) Score predictions for the game (31:20) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan updated the status of Deebo Samuel and Brock Purdy before Thursday night's game. Plus, Nick Bosa says he's ready for an all our war with the Seahawks. 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 recalibrate their Brock Purdy takes now that we have more information about him, and explain why it's dumb to blame Kyle Shanahan for Deebo Samuel's injury. Tom Brady was gracious in defeat (1:29) Brock Purdy looks completely different from training camp (3:56) Jerry Rice blaming Kyle Shanahan for Deebo's injury was just dumb (10:42) Kyle is busting all the narratives about him this year (19:03) This defensive continues to find way to impress, especially Dre Greenlaw (21:07) Jimmie Ward is turning into a legit nickel corner (25:00) The Seahawks are coming back down to Earth (28:59) It's okay to change how you feel about. Brock Purdy now (26:46) Deep throws have always been a part of the 49ers' offense (34:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers got the best possible news on Deebo Samuel that they could have considering he was carted off on Sunday. Plus, updates on Brock Purdy's oblique and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 49ers whopped up on the Bucs and Deebo Samuel may be done for the rest of the regular 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 react to the 49ers' 35-7 win over the Buccaneers - and to the injury to Deebo Samuel. The 49ers are the best team in football (:25) Brock Purdy is playing exactly the way he needs to play right now (3:37) Has Purdy raised your ceiling for how far this team can go in 2022? (8:03) What separates this defense from other recent 49ers defenses (13:11) Could any other team blow opponents out with their 3rd string rookie QB? (16:44) Deebo Samuel injury update: The ankle isn't broken (23:11) Don't blame Kyle Shanahan for Deebo's injury (25:39) Brock Purdy is also hurt - how serious is it? (32:48) Kyle has become a pass-first coach recently (35:36) A win next week can clinch the NFC West (43:33) 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 chats with Ira Kaufman of JoeBucsFan.com to get a sense of with Tampa Bay's offense is struggling, where the defense can hurt the Niners, and whether Tom Brady could head to San Francisco next 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 Michelle Magdziuk react to the news that Jimmy Garoppolo won't go on IR, Nick Bosa didn't practice Wednesday or Thursday, and Tom Brady has an axe to grind with the 49ers. Plus, we give your our best prop bets for the Week 14 game. 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. Kyle throws water on the idea of Jimmy G. coming back (1:53) Why Levin wouldn't want Jimmy back in the NFCCG (4:25) Why did that report even get leaked? (5:32) The IR situation is getting complicated (9:05) Why we aren't giving up on Trey Lance returning (12:17) The Brock Purdy truthers are out and expect greatness (16:49) Shanahan gave Brock a huge compliment (21:40) The Bucs are going to come after Purdy (23:27) How the 49ers defense attacks Brady (26:53) Miami did have open receivers last week, but can the Bucs do the same thing? (30:11) How Kyle Shanahan is evolving as a head coach (35:48) Did you think CMC would be this impactful? (38:33) Will Brock just go YOLO out there? (40:42) Was Kyle trying to butter up Tom Brady for next year in his press conference? (42:35) Final score predictions (44:59) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan didn't deny Adam Schefter's report about Jimmy Garoppolo possibly returning this season, but he did throw a hell of a lot of cold water on it. 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 react to the news that Jimmy Garoppolo could return for the playoffs. Plus, Kyle sat down with 49ers legend Patrick Willis to talk about this year's defense, why he retired, and what he's been up to after his playing career. Jimmy G. could come back this year? (2:15) Where does Trey Lance fit into all of this? (8:00) Can Kyle Shanahan trust Brock Purdy? (9:58) Why the next two weeks will define the season (16:16) Patrick Willis joins the show (18:46) How do Warner and Greenlaw compare to he and NaVorro Bowman? (22:12) Why he's looking forward to Arik Armstead being back with the defense (23:50) What is the biggest weakness in this year's defense? (30:44) Nick Bosa vs. Aldon Smith (34:37) Would he have retired if the 49ers didn't split with Jim Harbaugh? (37:28) What he appreciates most about this year's 49ers team (45:01) His best Justin Smith and Jim Harbaugh story (49:32) KP and Akash's predictions for the Bucs game (55:27) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Schefter dropped a bombshell report that Jimmy Garoppolo may not be totally out of the picture for the 2022 season after all! Plus, did Dre Greenlaw just give Tom Brady bulletin board material? 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 work through their emotions on the Jimmy G. injury, the prospect of Baker Mayfield, and the performance of Brock Purdy. Should we have seen this coming? Jimmy G. has been through a ton of crap with the 49ers (:19) Is Garoppolo done as a 49er? (4:47) What is going to happen with Baker Mayfield, and is he worth a claim? (7:36) Did Brock Purdy show us he was this guy in training camp? (14:31) Kyle Shanahan looks like he is evolving as a head coach (22:46) This defense is "like that," as the kids say (29:03) Move over Micah Parsons, there's a new leader for DPoY (32:57) Arik Armstead deserves way more love than he's getting (35:13) Dre Greenlaw is playing the best football of his career (37:50) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kyle Shanahan updates the injuries after the Dolphins game, and comments on the team's interest (or lack thereof) in Baker Mayfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices