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Bully Ball: It's time for everyone to give Kyle Shanahan the respect he deserves
It's time for everyone to give Kyle Shanahan the respect he deserves
The San Francisco 49ers are 5-2 and the biggest reason is Kyle Shanahan. Steph Sanchez and Jason Aponte explain why Kyle deserves the Coach of the Year award, how the team handles their latest injury crisis, and what to expect this week vs. Houston.
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49ers in Five: Bryce Huff will miss at least 2 weeks
Bryce Huff will miss at least 2 weeks
The hits keep coming for the San Francisco 49ers. Kyle Shanahan updates the health status of Bryce Huff, Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and more. Plus, will those injuries make a trade more likely?
One Thing to Read: 49ers coaches are in their bag
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...Under Review: The 49ers controlled the Falcons on both side of the ball
Under Review: The 49ers controlled the Falcons on both side of the ball
The San Francisco 49ers relied on their coaches to make up for some losses on both sides of the ball. Kyle Shanahan used more power runs and Robert Saleh dialed up some blitzes to put the pressure on Pennix.
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49ers in Five: The physical 49ers are BACK!
The physical 49ers are BACK!
The San Francisco 49ers got George Kittle back and he explained how they wanted to run through the Atlanta Falcons face last night. Plus, why Mac Jones is VERY happy after that win.
One Thing to Read: How Kyle Shanahan switched it up on offense
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Instant Reaction: Christian McCaffrey runs over the Falcons in 20-10 win!
Instant Reaction: Christian McCaffrey runs over the Falcons in 20-10 win!
The San Francisco 49ers ran over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. We recap the impact of George Kittle's return, Christian McCaffrey's best game of the season and all the moments in between!
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Gold Diggers: George Kittle's impact against the Falcons
George Kittle's impact against the Falcons
How big an impact can San Francisco 49ers TE George Kittle have on the field on Sunday? Plus, the Atlanta Falcons are good...but why? Plus, we give our picks for the game on Sunday Night (28:31).
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49ers in Five: Robert Saleh believes in Tatum Bethune
Robert Saleh believes in Tatum Bethune
San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh believes that Tatum Bethune will be okay filling in for Fred Warner, and that he'll improve quickly. Plus, George Kittle diagnoses the issues in the ground game.
One Thing to Read: Perfect 49ers Halloween display
One Thing to Watch: Film breakdown on 49ers run game
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49ers in Five: George Kittle back at practice!
George Kittle back at practice!
The San Francisco 49ers have a long injury report (again), but the good news is that George Kittle returned to practice for the first time since Week 1.
One Thing to Read: 49ers trade targets
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Gold Standard: George Kittle could change SO much for the 49ers
George Kittle could change SO much for the 49ers
The San Francisco 49ers could be about to get a MASSIVE boost to their offense this week with a return of George Kittle. Plus, the trade rumors are in full swing.
- Where George Kittle makes the 49ers better this week
- ESPN reports on potential 49ers trade targets (13:07)
- What's the plan for the Falcons game (29:30)
- Levin's Hot Takes (45:23)
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49ers in Five: Deommodore Lenoir is ready to lead this team
Deommodore Lenoir is ready to lead this team
San Francisco 49ers DB Deommodore Lenoir says he knows he needs to be more vocal with Fred Warner gone. Plus, can Tatum Bethune really fill those shoes?
One Thing to Read: Will we ever see Watkins or James?
One Thing to Watch: Kendrick Bourne with Richard Sherman
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Bully Ball: How the 49ers need to win games going forward
How the 49ers need to win games going forward
The San Francisco 49ers cannot win games the same way they have been without Nick Bosa and Fred Warner. So how can they adjust without their two biggest stars, and who needs to step up on the other side of the ball without 54?
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49ers in Five: Kyle Shanahan not giving up on the season just yet
Kyle Shanahan not giving up on the season just yet
The San Francisco 49ers are facing even more injury issues, but Kyle Shanahan was trying to focus on the future more than the past. Plus, the weirdest turn yet in the Brandon Aiyuk saga.
One Thing to Watch: 49ers minutia minute
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Under Review: The consequences of Fred Warner's injury
The consequences of Fred Warner's injury
The San Francisco 49ers are dealing with another season ending injury to a star defender in Fred Warner. How does this change the team's fortune this season, and beyond 2025 as well?
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49ers in Five: How do the Niners recover after losing Fred Warner?
How do the Niners recover after losing Fred Warner?
The San Francisco 49ers are feeling after losing their heart and soul in Fred Warner. We hear from coaches and teammates following the crushing loss in Tampa Bay.
One Thing to Read: 49ers injuries this year are terrifying
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Instant Reaction: 49ers lose Fred Warner, game to the Buccaneers
49ers lose Fred Warner, game to the Buccaneers
The San Francisco 49ers lost Fred Warner for the rest of the season, and they fell 30-19 to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. How can they recover and is Mac Jones also nearing the end of his run as the Niners' starter after two picks today?
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Gold Diggers: How the Bucs will attack an ailing Mac Jones + Best Bets
How the Bucs will attack an ailing Mac Jones + Best Bets
The San Francisco 49ers could have a very compromised Mac Jones against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Will he be able to hold up?
- Mac Jones seems really injured (1:02)
- How the Bucs will attack Jones and the offense (12:02)
- Best bets for this game (29:42)
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49ers in Five: Mac Jones is really not healthy
49ers in Five: Mac Jones is really not healthy
San Francisco 49ers QB Mac Jones wasn't even able to throw footballs at practice yesterday. How worried should be be about him?
One Thing to Read: Mac Jones found a dead body?
One Thing to Watch: 49ers pass rush film breakdown
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NFC West Mixtape: The 49ers can put the division in a headlock
NFC West Mixtape: The 49ers can put the division in a headlock
The San Francisco 49ers can really control the NFC West if they can knock off the Buccaneers this week and things fall their way. Will it happen?
Rams vs. Jaguars (:58)
49ers vs. Bucs (11:00)
Rams vs. Ravens (19:41)
Cardinals vs. Colts (25:20)
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49ers in Five: Brock Purdy won't be going on IR
Brock Purdy won't be going on IR
The San Francisco 49ers got some good news yesterday when Kyle Shanahan said Brock Purdy isn't a candidate to go on injured reserve. The rest of the injury updates aren't as good.
One Thing to Read: Shanahan vs. Bowles
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Gold Standard: Can Mac Jones pull off another shorthanded upset?
Can Mac Jones pull off another shorthanded upset?
The San Francisco 49ers injury report is long once again and it looks like Mac Jones is going to have to try and knock off another superior team without a lot of help. Can he do it again, and what does it mean for Brock Purdy if he does?
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49ers in Five: How Mac Jones is different this year
How Mac Jones is different this year
San Francisco 49ers WR Kendrick Bourne was a guest on KNBR, and explained how his once and current teammate Mac Jones has changed since their days together in New England.
One Thing to Read: How the 49ers deal with cramps during games
One Thing to Watch: Would you want Mike McDaniel back?
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Bully Ball: Fact or Fiction Edition
The San Francisco 49ers Fact or Fiction:
- John Lynch needs to make a blockbuster trade
- Kyle Shanahan should ride the hot hand at QB (7:09)
- This WR corps is okay until Ricky Pearsall and Brandon Aiyuk return (21:42)
- Kyle Shanahan is the coach of the year (26:45)
- Malik Mustapha should replace Marques Sigle (33:03)
- The 49ers need to add another QB (38:27)
- Week 6 Bucs Preview (44:22)
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49ers in Five: Malik Mustapha returns to practice!
Malik Mustapha returns to practice!
The San Francisco 49ers opened the practice window for safety Malik Mustapha yesterday, and Deommodore Lenoir was very excited. Plus, Lenoir previewed the Niners' matchup with the Bucs on Sunday.
One Thing to Read: Barrows' Rookie Report
One Thing to Watch: JT O'Sullivan's Mac Jones breakdown
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...Under Review: Kyle Shanahan 2.0 + Robert Saleh's coaching prospects
Kyle Shanahan 2.0 + Robert Saleh's coaching prospects
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan is evolving right before our eyes. Plus, what are Saleh's coaching prospects, and should we want Mike McDaniel back if he becomes available?
- Kyle Shanahan is learning from his mistakes
-Why talk of a QB controversy doesn't make sense (13:53)
- How much do they miss Kittle's blocking? (23:30)
- Al Michaels was awful on TNF (36:49)
- Should the 49ers want Mike McDaniel back if he became available? (48:23)
- Will Robet Saleh definitely leave...
49ers in Five: What a Sunday for San Francisco!!
What a Sunday for San Francisco!!
After winning on Thursday, things got even better for the San Francisco 49ers. Plus, we get the latest injury news from Kyle Shanahan's conference call.
One Thing to Read: 3 amazing 49ers stats
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Gold Diggers: Shanahan authors one of the best wins of his tenure
Shanahan authors one of the best wins of his tenure
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan put on a masterclass in LA on Thursday Night Football. Between his game plan for Mac Jones, the play-calling, and the game management, it was almost a perfect night.
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49ers in Five: Win over the Rams shows the Niners' character
Win over the Rams shows the Niners' character
The San Francisco 49ers stunned the Rams in overtime yesterday. Hear from Kyle Shanahan, Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne and Fred Warner following one of the best wins in the last nine years!
One Thing to Read: How did the 49ers do that?!
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...Instant Reaction: Mac Jones and the funky bunch STUNS the Rams
Mac Jones and the funky bunch STUN the Rams
The San Francisco 49ers and Mac Jones took it to the Los Angeles Rams and stole a victory in overtime. Kyle Shanahan's gameplan and Robert Saleh's defense were amazing. Plus another Gold Standard host crashes the show!
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49ers in Five: Mac Jones gets the call again on Thursday Night Football
Mac Jones gets the call again on Thursday Night Football
The San Francisco 49ers will once again need Mac Jones to lead them to victory in 2025. We run through the injuries and hear from Jones before his third start of the year.
One Thing to Read: Upton Stout vs. Puca Nacua
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NFC West Mixtape: Niners and Rams collide in massive TNF game
Niners and Rams collide in massive TNF game
Rob Guerrera and Dan Viens from the Seahawks Forever podcast recap the week that was in the NFC West and preview the games to come in Week 5.
- Seahawks hold off the Cardinals on TNF (1:06)
- The 49ers embarrass themselves vs Jaguars (5:33)
- The mounting 49ers injuries vs the Rams (8:12)
- The Rams steal one from the Colts late (12:43)
- Bucs and Seahawks could be a future playoff preview (16:23)
- The Cardinals are playing for coaches' jobs...
Gold Standard: The 49ers path to victory over the Rams
The 49ers path to victory over the Rams
The San Francisco 49ers play the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night, and if they're going to win they have to do three things. Plus we debut a new feature on the show: Levin's Hot Takes!
- Brock says he wants to play if he's able to play (2:57)
- How the 49ers can beat the Rams (6:49)
- One way you feel better about Mac Jones starting (19:44)
- NEW FEATURE: Levin's Hot Takes (32:14)
- Are we freaking out too much...
49ers in Five: Should Brock Purdy take another week to rest?
Should Brock Purdy take another week to rest?
Hear from San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan about the status of that toe injury before Thursday Night Football.
One Thing to Read: Alternatives to ties in football
One Thing to Watch: Run game film breakdown
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Bully Ball: Which problems can the 49ers fix with scheme?
Which problems can the 49ers fix with scheme?
Now that we're a quarter of the way through the season, we look at what the 49ers' problems are to this point. Can they be fixed with scheme, or are we just screwed this season?
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49ers in Five: Injuries continue to mount for TNF vs. Rams
Injuries continue to mount for TNF vs. Rams
The San Francisco 49ers could be without nine starters when they face the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday. Save us, Demarcus Robinson!
One Thing to Read: YouTube and NBC dispute
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How the 49ers wasted a chance to go 4-0
How the 49ers wasted a chance to go 4-0
The San Francisco 49ers had every opportunity to bank a fourth win, but instead wasted chance after chance against the Jaguars. We look at the biggest turning points drive by drive.
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49ers in Five: How the 49ers lost to the Jaguars
How the 49ers lost to the Jaguars
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy, coach Kyle Shanahan, and LB Fred Warner all spoke after the team's first loss yesterday. Plus Ricky Pearsall updated us on the state of his knee.
One Thing to Read: Brock Purdy's frustrations boil over
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Instant Reaction: Mistakes doom 49ers to first loss of the season
Mistakes doom 49ers to first loss of the season
The San Francisco 49ers stunk it up in a mistake-filled loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at home on Sunday. Brock Purdy had three of the team's four turnovers, the special teams allowed a return touchdown, and the offense couldn't score enough touchdowns in the red zone.
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...Gold Diggers: Brock's return should be enough + Week 4 picks
Brock's return should be enough + Week 4 picks
The San Francisco 49ers welcome the Jacksonville Jaguars to Levi's Stadium and it looks like Brock Purdy will be the quarterback. Plus we break down the loss of Nick Bosa going forward and make our picks for the game.
- Brock looks like he'll be back starting again
- Robert Saleh says the Jags legally steal signals (13:01)
-Picks for the game (33:38)
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49ers in Five: Brock Purdy looks like he'll play
49ers in Five: Brock Purdy looks like he'll play
San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan gave positive updates about his health on Thursday. Plus, Robert Saleh says the Jaguars are good at stealing signals?
One Thing to Read: How the defense adjusts without Bosa
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49ers in Five: Ricky Pearsall misses practice with a knee injury BUT...
Ricky Pearsall misses practice with a knee injury
San Francisco 49ers WR Ricky Pearsall didn't practice yesterday, but he explained why he isn't too worried about his knee. Plus, which QB starts for the Niners?
One Thing to Read: Potential trade targets
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