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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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