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The Shanaplan: The offense has room to grow + C...
Kyle Posey and Rob "Stats" Guerrera look at this week's matchup between the Dolphins offense and the 49ers defense.
Are our expectations for the 49ers out of whack? (1:23)
There is room for this offense to grow (4:25)
Does the defense make up for the offense's inconsistency? (8:51)
The 49ers could have a favorable path to the NFC Championship Game (12:30)
Who has better offensive weapons, the Niners or Miami? (17:34)
Who Mike McDaniel will try and target on the Niners' defense (22:45)
Can the 49ers hold the Dolphins to fewer than 23 points? (25:16)
Final score predictions (29:36)
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32 min
1802
49ers in Five: Raheem Mostert clarifies his com...
Raheem Mostert went on KNBR yesterday to clear the air about his comments regarding his former team. Plus, the longest-tenured 49er says this is likely his last season with the team.
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7 min
1803
Bully Ball: Do the 49ers need validation + Tua ...
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez break down the win over the Saints and look ahead to a game against the Dolphins that's filled with storylines.
Every win doesn't have to be pretty (1:16)
Jimmy G. is tough as hell (4:36)
The red zone struggles have returned for the 49ers (5:26)
Don't take victory laps for your Jeff Wilson take (9:12)
This defense is even better than you think (14:56)
Reaction to Raheem Mostert talking trash (21:38)
Comparing the rosters of the Dolphins and the 49ers (28:28)
Is Jimmy G. that different than Tua Tagovailoa? (29:47)
How much does Kyle Shanahan want to win this game? (37:03)
Do the 49ers need to beat the Dolphins for validation? (38:12)
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45 min
1804
49ers in Five: Elijah Mitchell likely out until...
The injury updates were not great, specifically for Elijah Mitchell, who will miss 6-8 weeks. Plus, some 49ers have responded to shade from Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson Jr.
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6 min
1805
Under Review: Jimmy G. is ticked + Saints defen...
Vish Kumaran and Rob "Stats" Guerrera take a second look at the 49ers win over the Saints on Sunday.
The 49ers have the best defense in the NFL (2:00)
One Achilles heel of that defense so far (6:46)
Jimmy Garoppolo wasn't that great yesterday (8:29)
The defense wasn't slowed down by the travel from Mexico City (10:41)
Let's tell the truth about Jimmy Garoppolo (18:18)
Did the Saints find the defensive blueprint for how to stop the Niners' passing offense? (23:48)
Shouldn't the Niners be able to score against good defenses, too? (33:13)
Jordan Mason stepped up when forced to play (36:30)
The Niners have seen the Dolphins' trash talk (42:39)
Why do people assume Mike McDaniel knows how to beat the 49ers? (47:52)
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58 min
1806
49ers in Five: Defense flexes their muscle one ...
The 49ers defense carried the team yet again, this time to a shutout over the Saints. Hear how it sounded on KNBR and why the injury bug may be back for another San Francisco meal.
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6 min
1807
Instant Reaction: 49ers defense shuts out the S...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Javi Vega react to the 49ers 13-0 shutout of the Saints.
All hail DeMeco Ryans! (1:05)
Injuries biting the 49ers again (4:51)
The trip back from Mexico City hurt the offense (6:41)
This was a gritty performance from Jimmy G. (7:46)
Javi defends Garoppolo from haters (11:29)
Kyle Shanahan is starting to go for it on 4th downs! (16:24)
Nick Bosa needs a Robin to his Batman on the D-line (21:22)
RBs are hurt but don't lament the Jeff Wilson trade (26:22)
The Dolphins game isn't as big a deal as people think (29:56)
We need more from the offense going forward (35:50)
Who gets the game ball today? (37:43)
How many more games do the 49ers win this year? (45:37)
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56 min
1808
Gold Diggers: Kyle's weird Deebo usage + Best b...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk look at the 49ers' recent offensive success and wonder if there's potential for even more going forward. Plus we offer our best bets vs. the Saints.
Thanksgiving recap (0:00)
The Saints stink on the road (6:40)
Michelle fact-checks Rob's theory about Shanahan's offense (8:01)
The weird way the 49ers are using Deebo Samuel right now (11:45)
Best bet #1: Kittle's receiving yards (20:33)
Best bet #2: Aiyuk's receiving yards (23:33)
Best bet #3: 49ers point total (26:18)
Bonus Bet: McCaffrey rushing yards (32:39)
The Nick Bosa disrespect continues (34:31)
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47 min
1809
49ers in Five: Kyle Shanahan genius offensive idea
Steve Young says Kyle Shanahan has started doing something on offense that so ingenious, even the great Bill Walsh would have tipped his cap to him.
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7 min
1810
49ers in Five: Could Trey Lance return this sea...
Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch gave updates on the possibility of Trey Lance returning to the field this year, and how they're trying to avoid a trap game this week.
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7 min
1811
Gold Standard: How CMC has elevated the offense...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and the cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers.
Happy Thanksgiving! (0:00)
Jimmy G. is the same as he always was, but McCaffrey is helping out big time (7:49)
Kyle Shanahan's F you drive against Arizona (8:57)
How the 49ers defense gets in your head (11:19)
Has McCaffrey raised the floor for this offense? (12:04)
One superstar head coach could be coming to the NFC West (19:17)
Could Trey Lance return to play this year? (22:00)
How the Zach Wilson debacle makes us thankful for Trey (25:21)
Do the 49ers receivers not want OBJ? (29:26)
Why the Saints game could be a trap game for the Niners (31:56)
Thank you, thank you, thank you, listeners! (39:44)
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44 min
1812
The Shanaplan: Is Jimmy Garoppolo a Pro Bowl qu...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan break down Monday Night's win and check in on some of the narratives that rose up this week in 49ers land.
This was the game we were waiting for, but can it continue? (1:13)
Christian McCaffrey's effect on the offense (3:47)
Will Jimmy G. make the Pro Bowl this year? (7:03)
Why isn't Nick Bosa getting enough love for Defensive Player of the Year? (11:44)
Trent Williams tipping plays is officially dead (15:51)
Guess the 49ers don't really need Mike McDaniel after all, huh? (19:59)
How Kyle Shanahan has adjusted the offense throughout the year (23:41)
Why the 49ers should be a pass-first team this year (28:13)
Which game coming up is the trap game for the Niners? (32:22)
Kyle Posey's controversial Thanksgiving food decision (37:04)
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41 min
1813
49ers in Five: Mooney Ward on DeAndre Hopkins: ...
Mooney Ward absolutely ripped Cardinals WR DeAndre Hopkins after the game on Monday Night Football. Plus, why Christian McCaffrey has been even better than you thought as a 49er.
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7 min
1814
Bully Ball: Is Jimmy G. playing the best ball o...
Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez recap the 49ers' beat down of the Arizona Cardinals and wonder if Jimmy G. is reaching new heights in San Francisco.
Were we too nervous about the Cardinals? (1:21)
DeMeco Ryans cooked again (4:29)
Is this best we've ever seen Jimmy Garoppolo? (7:00)
Jason's Jimmy G. conspiracy theory about why he's playing well (10:25)
Is this what the offense can be going forward? (13:15)
Are other NFC teams getting exposed right now? (16:10)
Mooney Ward was awesome against the Cardinals (20:35)
Enjoy DeMeco Ryans while he's still in San Francisco - is he the yin to Shanahan's yang? (22:45)
This team knows they're good and their confidence shows (27:15)
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31 min
1815
49ers in Five: The Niners are starting to feel ...
The 49ers are good, and they know it. Relive the domination of the Cardinals on Monday Night Football with calls from Greg Papa and Tim Ryan on KNBR.
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6 min
1816
Instant Reaction: Offense steamrolls the Cardin...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Vish Kumaran react to the 49ers kicking the crap out of the Arizona Cardinals on Monday Night Football.
This is how the offense was supposed to look (1:56)
The 49ers put together their first complete game of the year (5:25)
The moment the Cardinals packed it in (7:15)
How Kyle Shanahan adjusted to the defense (11:20)
The Niners justified everyone's expectations of them (13:18)
Kyle attacked the Cardinals the right way (15:09)
What this win means in the NFC playoff picture (17:58)
DeMeco Ryans' defense is still amazing (25:38)
The taunting penalty that changed everything (29:24)
CMC has helped mitigate Jimmy G.'s worst trait (34:05)
Garoppolo has been great on third down (34:40)
The red zone offense came through tonight (40:53)
Trent Williams tipping plays wasn't a big deal (49:00)
Enjoy the national media coverage tomorrow (56:21)
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62 min
1817
49ers in Five: Kyle Shanahan explains target sh...
We check in on the playoff picture for the 49ers now that Week 11 is almost in the books, and Kyle Shanahan sat for an interview with Matt Maiocco about the target shares in the 49ers' offense.
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8 min
1818
Crossover: Cardinals preview with Blake Allen M...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera takes a deep dive into Week 11's game against the Cardinals with Blake Allen Murphy of RevengeOfTheBirds.com. Which quarterback is going to play for Arizona, and will it matter? Plus, why one Cardinals weakness matches up perfectly with a 49ers strength.
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21 min
1819
Gold Diggers: Kyler Murray sucks under pressure...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Michelle Magdziuk preview Monday Night Football and give you some betting advice for this week.
Michelle got floor seats for Taylor Swift?! (1:17)
Why Stats thinks the elevation is going to be a big deal (4:51)
The Commanders game looks like it will matter more and more (6:33)
This is the week the 49ers will score 30 points (9:33)
Is Kyle Shanahan using Christian McCaffrey wrong? (12:57)
The Cardinals offense could look better than it has all year (17:43)
Nick Bosa should be getting way more love for Defensive Player of the Year (19:17)
Kyler Murray crumbles under pressure (21:55)
Bet the over on Kittle's receiving yards (26:39)
One key loss for Arizona's offense (32:03)
What this win sets up for the 49ers (33:36)
Will the Niners cover the spread and the over/under? (37:52)
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44 min
1820
49ers in Five: Kyle Shanahan not worried about ...
The injury news for the Niners continues to be good, Kyle Shanahan isn't worried about Trent Williams tipping plays, and the OBJ sweepstakes may be over.
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6 min
1821
Gold Standard: Signs of optimism for the offens...
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)
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39 min
1822
49ers in Five: How Kyle Shanahan attacks a defense
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.
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6 min
1823
The Shanaplan: One area where the offense can i...
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)
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48 min
1824
49ers in Five: Joe Staley says Jimmy G. is play...
Joe Staley told KNBR that Jimmy Garoppolo is playing his best football, and he has a theory about why that is the case.
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6 min
1825
Bully Ball: Give the 49ers credit for debunking...
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)
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