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Crossover: Do the 49ers have anything to fear f...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Darin Gantt of Panthers.com to get a preview of their Week 5 matchup. Things aren't going great for Carolina right now, but is there a path to victory against San Francisco? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 min
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Gold Diggers: The 49ers should stomp the Panthe...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview the Week 5 matchup against the Panthers and give you their best bets in the game. There's no way around it, the Panthers stink (2:25) The only way the 49ers can lose this game (4:20) Will this be a bounce back week for George Kittle? (8:45) The 49ers are using Deebo better than they did earlier this year (12:06) Kyle Shanahan must get aggressive (16:20) Michelle's best bet #1: Baker Mayfield total yards (23:18) Michelle's best bet #2: Deebo Samuel receiving yards (26:12) Michelle's best bet #3: Jeff Wilson Jr. rushing yards (28:01) **Extra bonus bet**: Panthers first half points (31:30) This is a handle your business week for the 49ers (33:35) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
1403
49ers in Five: Why Talanoa Hufanga is so good
Jimmy Garoppolo explained why George Kittle's turn in the offense is coming, and DeMeco Ryans let us know just what makes Talanoa Hufanga such a good safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1404
Gold Standard: How much better does the offense...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why George Kittle isn't producing like he used to (1:42) Shanahan's response to questions about Kittle (8:08) Kyle still has trust issues with Jimmy Garoppolo (10:07) Shanahan's conservative play-calling hurts the team (13:05) Why this defense is so much better than the rest of the league (19:49) What the hell could the Panthers be thinking this week? (20:36) The Baker Mayfield experiment has failed (22:49) Special teams could be an issue right now that's flying under the radar (27:48) The 49ers are usually good on East coast trips (34:30) Which 49er would you least like to be next door to in a hotel room? (36:32) Historical evidence proves the 49ers offense has to get better to win a title (38:13) Nickname suggestions for the defense (41:37) Will Jimmy Garoppolo getting into game shape help the offense? (43:21) One comment by Troy Aikman that made Stats thinks Kyle doesn't trust his running backs (45:09) 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
53 min
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49ers in Five: Shanahan not worried about Kittl...
Kyle Shanahan have us his scouting report on the Carolina Panthers and also explained why isn't going to freak out about George Kittle barely being targeted this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1406
The Shanaplan: The 49ers are good and they know it
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down the 49ers win over the Rams, and dive into what the rest of their season looks like now that things have stabilized. This team has swag and was trolling Jalen Ramsey (1:24) Why this victory should be surprising (4:42) Nick Bosa just reminded everyone why he should be a DPoY candidate (6:04) Talanoa Hufanga is a star in the making, and this defense is damn good (11:25) Can the 49ers get by in the short term with some injuries along the line? (12:48) What happens when Jimmie Ward and Jason Verrett return? (13:58) How did the offense perform against the Rams (19:11) Why any Jimmy Garoppolo analysis gets people angry (25:57) Shanahan's fourth down decision-making stinks (28:12) NFC West check-in (29:38) Could the 49ers end up as the two seed in the conference? (33:16) 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
41 min
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49ers in Five: Shanahan agrees, this defense co...
Get the latest injury updates after the Rams game, and find out which parts of the defense Kyle Shanahan admires most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
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49ers in Five: Deebo & Hufanga lead the charge ...
The 49ers absolutely boat-raced the Rams on Monday Night Football. Find out how it happened, how it sounded on KNBR, and just how good this 49ers defense really is. 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
7 min
1409
Instant Reaction: 49ers defense smothers Rams i...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Levin Black, and Akash Anavarathan react to the beat down that the 49ers put on the Rams on Monday Night Football! This defense just put the rest of the NFL on notice (:40) Is DeMeco Ryans the best coach the 49ers have? (6:23) Kyle Shanahan was too conservative yet again (8:45) Deebo Samuel owns the Rams (10:40) Changes in the passing game versus last week (15:42) How did Jimmy Garoppolo play in this one? (26:17) Should Kittle have seen more targets? (28:59) Talanoa Hufanga had his coming out party (39:37) This defense needs a nickname! (45:00) Where can the run game improve? (52:14) 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
64 min
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Oh Hey There! How the 49ers beat the Rams tonight
Leo Luna and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview how the 49ers can take down the Rams and get their season back on track. Jimmy Garoppolo needs to step up this week (2:37) Will we see the hot hand at running back? (6:35) What do we want to see from Deebo Samuel? (8:26) The 49ers should pass on first downs more (10:16) What is the X-factor in the game tonight? (16:04) How DeMeco Ryans will attack the Rams' offense (20:00) Will the pass rush get in Matt Stafford's head? (25:50) What is the minimum numbers of points the 49ers have to score to win? (28:26) This game is a pivot point for the entire season (33:33) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
38 min
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49ers in Five: Final injury report for MNF vs. ...
Get the final go-no-go list for tonight's Week 4 game against the Rams, and find out the key piece that returning to the team after being gone since March. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
1412
Gold Diggers: Can the 49ers save their season v...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera wonder if the 49ers can once again save their season against the Rams. Plus, Michelle has her three best bets in this matchup. Michelle's depressing notes about last week's loss (2:55) Will Kyle Shanahan get too conservative in this game? (7:54) Jimmy G. stinks in prime time (8:48) Why the 49ers defense will have success against Matthew Stafford (10:20) The 49ers are misusing Deebo Samuel (11:44) Michelle's best bet #1: Cam Akers rush yards (26:33) Michelle's best bet #2: Cooper Kupp's receiving yards (31:31) Michelle's best bet #3: Deebo's receiving yards (39:22) Will George Kittle get a chance to shine in this game? (42:41) One long-term Nick Bosa bet that will win you money (45:04) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
49 min
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49ers in Five: Kyle Shanahan brushes up Garoppo...
Kyle Shanahan was asked about Jimmy Garoppolo possibly criticizing him on the field after an interception last week. He brushed it off, but Steve Young did not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 min
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Gold Standard: What is the 49ers path to victor...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Kyle Shanahan is finally feeling the heat a little bit. How much of that is deserved? (2:40) Defenses aren't playing honest against the 49ers (7:52) Jimmy Garoppolo's biggest issue this season (12:21) One fix Jimmy could make right away that would have a massive impact (15:21) Is Mike McDaniel's absence really hurting as much as people say? (16:24) The 49ers have to save their season against the Rams- again (23:51) What is the Niners' path to victory this week? (26:48) What will Kyle Shanahan to do counter the Rams' pass rush? (29:33) Does Mooney Ward shadow Cooper Kupp? (35:09) Who can provide a spark on offense? (36:20) Is 20 points the magic number for the 49ers? (39:38) 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
49 min
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49ers in Five: How big a part of the offense wa...
Peter King reassures 49ers fans that Jimmy Garoppolo won't be as bad as we saw on Sunday night. Plus, Mike McDaniel wasn't quite as important to the offense as some people think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 min
1416
The Shanaplan: This is the biggest test of Kyle...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down the major failures of Week 3 and preview Monday Night Football against the Rams. Injury updates...and they're not good (1:02) Jimmy G. usually starts slow, but he also bounces back (2:57) What went wrong on the biggest plays on Week 2 (9:38) Is the heat on Kyle Shanahan justified? (17:56) Can the defense continue playing at this historic level? (24:17) This is the biggest challenge of Kyle Shanahan's career (28:11) Will the 49ers turn things around against the Rams? (33:10) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 min
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49ers in Five: One easy way to improve the offense
If the 49ers want better offense, there's one quick change they can make. 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
7 min
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Oh Hey There! The sky isn't falling + How much ...
Jason Aponte and Leo Luna react to the Week 3 loss to the Broncos and wondered what happens this week against the Rams. Jimmy Garoppolo has no excuses for how he played (2:40) Why did the 49ers pick on Patrick Surtain so much? (7:46) This defense is as good as we thought it could be (9:37) Jimmy G. doesn't win as much as people think (11:28) Could the Rams game be the start of the 49ers turnaround? (13:48) Why the defense may start to resent the offense (21:56) Where do we go from here? (27:31) 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
37 min
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49ers in Five: Trent Williams & Azeez hurt + Sh...
The 49ers have suffered two more big injuries that will leave them depleted for a little while. Plus, Kyle Shanahan finally took some blame for the terrible offense we've seen thus far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
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49ers in Five: Amazing defense wasted in losing...
The 49ers wasted a great defensive effort and Jimmy Garoppolo may have played his worst game as a 49er. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
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Instant Reaction: 49ers offense pees down its l...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to a pathetic 11-10 loss to the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football. Garoppolo embarrasses himself and the team (1:16) Is this Jimmy Garoppolo's worst game? (5:45) Is this team really better with Garoppolo than they would be with Trey? (10:07) Kyle kicked a bad field goal in this game (11:00) Kyle continues to protect Jimmy Garoppolo with the media and Rob loses it (16:41) Kyle Shanahan is bad at a lot of things a head coach has to do (19:07) Slow starts are nothing new to this regime (22:33) When does Jimmy Garoppolo's equity in the locker room run out? (29:08) The 49ers wasted good field position all night (33:45) Jimmy Garoppolo makes excuses (34:44) What were the positives in the game? (40:52) We need to hold Kyle Shanahan accountable (51:23) 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
56 min
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Crossover: Broncos preview with Brandon Kriszta...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera sits down with Brandon Krisztal from KOA Radio in Denver to get the inside scoop on Russell Wilson's Broncos. Why are they having so much trouble in the red zone? Which key Broncos are going to be out, who is one player on defense to worry about, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
19 min
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Gold Diggers: Best bets and fantasy advice for ...
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview Week 3's game against the Broncos from a betting a fantasy perspective. How we dealt with Trey Lance's injury (2:54) Michelle has had a similar injury to Trey Lance (4:48) Does Jimmy G. want to throw deeper down the field? (7:47) Why Garoppolo rubbed Michelle the wrong way last week (10:42) The Broncos have players that know the 49ers' defense (14:22) Will Kyle Shanahan have extra motivation this week? (21:01) Michelle's best bet #1: Longest receptions (21:17) Michelle's best bet #2: Deebo's rushing yards (32:16) Michelle's best bet #3: Russell Wilson TD passes (35:25) We have our first sponsor - Homage! (47:15) 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
51 min
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49ers in Five: Is Jimmy G. sending a message to...
Jimmy Garoppolo mentioning having "freedom" in the offense multiple times yesterday. Is he trying to tell Kyle Shanahan to let him throw it deeper down the field? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
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Gold Standard: A little Trey Lance good news + ...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Don't blame Kyle Shanahan for Trey Lance's injury (1:27) One piece of good news about Lance's injury (6:08) This is a good time to be playing the Broncos (16:40) Give Kyle Shanahan credit for fixing some issues from Week 1 (18:40) Russell Wilson's weakness this year (22:28) The Niners rush defense isn't getting enough credit (24:15) There is no Jimmy G. 2.0 waiting to be unlocked (27:47) This is a chance for the team to make a statement (29:31) What would feel better: Beating Seattle or beating Russ? (36:13) Are we changing the clocks this year? (36:13) Score prediction (41:58) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
48 min