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2001
49ers Texans Instant Reaction: Trey Lance light...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Kyle Posey react to the 49ers' big win over the Texans in Trey Lance's second start. The good and the bad from Trey Lance Why was Trey so much better in the second half? What are the signs that Kyle Shanahan is confident in the rookie QB? Which quarterback should start next week? Who (besides the QB) deserves a game ball? Reaction to postgame quotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
2002
Gold Diggers: Why fans are afraid to move on fr...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera flies solo today with Michelle traveling for New Year's Eve. Why so many people are afraid to move on from Jimmy Garoppolo This is the week that Kyle Shanahan will earn his money as an offensive head coach What Texans defensive coordinator Lovie Smith said about Trey Lance that surprised Stats Nick Bosa says the 49ers were not prepared to face max protection last week -- why the hell not?! A story about Stats' time at ESPN Radio where Colin Cowherd wanted to kill him (figuratively of course) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
27 min
2003
49ers in Five: Texans DC Lovie Smith is not too...
In today's episode, Jimmy Garoppolo misses practice for the second straight day, George Kittle pumps up his new quarterback, and Lovie Smith says the Texans know "exactly what type of player we'll be playing." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
2004
Gold Standard: Why are the 49ers so hesitant to...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. Why does Kyle Shanahan get upset when people call him out on stuff he says? Why pretending like Garoppolo can play this week is dumb How will the Jimmy Garoppolo era be remembered? What we want to see from Trey Lance this week against Houston Score predictions for Week 17's game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
55 min
2005
49ers in Five: Shanahan says Jimmy G. still has...
In today's episode, you'll hear Kyle Shanahan try and explain why the national insiders had more detail about Garoppolo's injury than he did, and why Jimmy might still play. Plus, Jimmy Garoppolo explains why he's confident he'll have a chance to go, and Fred Warner shares a conversation he had with Trey Lance that really helped the rookie blossom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
2006
The Shanaplan: How things are different for Tre...
Kyle Posey and. Akash Anavarathan break down the likely end of the Jimmy Garoppolo era, and what we should expect in Lance's second professional start. Why there's more going on with this Garoppolo injury than is on the surface What Jimmy G. does well that Lance might not be able to do right away How Lance will compensate for that How are things different in this start than they were for Lance's first start? What if Trey Lance stinks? How will the Texans and DC Lovie Smith attack a 21 year old rookie QB? Injuries that matter: Azeez Al-Shaair, Elijah Mitchell, Emmanuel Moseley1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
53 min
2007
49ers in Five: Laken Tomlinson says a lot of gu...
In today's episode, guard Laken Tomlinson explains why players are excited to see what Trey can do in this offense, and Brian Baldinger says Jimmy G. shouldn't play with this injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
2008
Oh Hey There! Is the Jimmy Garoppolo era now ov...
Leo Luna, Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Jason Aponte react to the news that Jimmy Garoppolo has a thumb injury and likely won't play against the Texans on Sunday. Why was Kyle Shanahan's diagnosis different from what we heard from Adam Schefter and the national media? First reactions when we heard the news about the injury? How will you remember the Jimmy Garoppolo era? Do the 49ers have a better or worse chance against Houston if Lance starts? What kind of game plan do you want to see from Kyle Shanahan this time around with Lance? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
56 min
2009
49ers in Five: Jimmy Garoppolo is hurt - Trey t...
In today's episode, find out what's up with Jimmy Garoppolo's thumb, and why Kyle Shanahan thinks Trey Lance is as good as the team has ever seen him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
2010
49ers in Five: Where do the Niners stand in the...
In today's episode, find out where the 49ers stand in terms of the playoffs in the NFC - including how the they could win the rest of their games and still miss the playoffs completely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5 min
2011
49ers in Five: Mistakes doom the Niners in Tenn...
In today's episode, hear how the 49ers lost to the Titans, and what the 49ers were saying about it after the game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8 min
2012
49ers Titans Instant Reaction: Same sh*t, diffe...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera, Kyle Posey, and Akash Anavarathan react to the 49ers' 20-17 loss to the Titans on Thursday Night Football. Jimmy Garoppolo absolutely cost the 49ers this game Why won't the 49ers consider going to Trey Lance? How much blame does the defense get for their second half performance? Reaction to postgame quotes What does this loss do to the 49ers' playoff chances? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
63 min
2013
Gold Standard: Tennessee Titans Preview - God h...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truth about everything happening with the 49ers. IT'S GAME DAY, BABY! How do the 49ers attack the Titans' defense? Why Levin thinks the wide receivers will have to step up tonight What happens if the Titans stop the ground game? How will the Titans attack the 49ers defense? **BREAKING NEWS** Elijah Mitchell won't play vs. the Titans This game might come down to *gulp* field position and special teams Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
40 min
2014
49ers in Five: Who's in and who's out vs. Titans
In today's episode, get the latest injury report for tonight's Week 16 game against the Titans, hear John Lynch praise Jimmy G., and a report on the progress of Trey Lance from Matt Maiocco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
2015
The Shanaplan: Donte Whitner joins the show + 4...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan preview Week 15's game against the Titans, and KP & Stats talk with NBC Sports Bay Area's Donte Whitner. One thing we liked from the win over Atlanta Current playoff picture One thing the 49ers would want for Christmas Why the 49ers will handle the Titans Donte Whitner (24:30ish) on Ambry Thomas' issues How the 49ers safeties can help hide Ambry Thomas Can the 49ers continue to depend on Deebo so much? Are you comfortable with Jimmy Garoppolo if he has to make a play? The best playoff matchup for the 49ers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
52 min
2016
49ers in Five: Jimmy G. says Shanahan is runnin...
In today's episode, Jimmy Garoppolo explained what's been different about the 49ers' offense lately, and Trent Williams says Nick Bosa is the best defensive end in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
2017
Oh Hey There! Can the 49ers offense get even be...
Leo Luna and Javier Vega react the 49ers win over the Bengals and look ahead to the rest of the season. Give Jimmy Garoppolo his due for playing a great game Did Jimmy improve his trade value down the stretch? How Kyle Shanahan adjusted the offense to suit Jimmy's strengths Is there more in the gas tank for this offense? Should we be worried about Ambry Thomas? Tartt and Ward deserve more credit for how good a duo they are Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
41 min
2018
49ers in Five: Elijah Mitchell & Al-Shaair will...
In today's episode, Kyle Shanahan gives us the latest injury updates coming out of the Falcons game, as well as a scouting report on the Titans. Plus, Shanahan explains how he's moving the schedule around to help the team be better prepared for the tight turnaround. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
2019
49ers in Five: Defense dominates Atlanta in 31-...
In today's episode, the 49ers kick the tar out of the Atlanta Falcons in a 31-13 win. We hear the best radio call of the game from Greg Papa and Tim Ryan, as well as postgome comments from Kyle Juszczyk, Fred Warner, and Kyle Shanahan on the win. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 min
2020
49ers Falcons Instant Reaction: Niners handle t...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black react to the 49ers big win over the Atlanta Falcons in Week 15. Defense was the MVP of the day Kyle Shanahan was in his bag as a play-caller - again Jeff Wilson looked like the old Jeff Wilson 49ers offense was gaining yards in chunks - have they hit their stride? Where things stand in the playoff picture and going forward Reaction to postgame quotes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
50 min
2021
Gold Diggers: Fantasy and Best Bets vs. Falcons
Michelle Magdziuk and Rob "Stats" Guerrera preview Week 15's game against the Falcons from a gambling and fantasy perspective. We are SUPER close to 1 00 5 star reviews - how should we celebrate? How healthy are the 49ers really going into this game? The ONE players San Francisco can't let beat them this week Is 9 points too big of a spread? Why it will be a big week for tight ends One Deebo Samuel bet to make right now Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
46 min
2022
49ers in Five: Nick Bosa says he can break the ...
In today's show, Kyle Juszczyk says the 49ers are frustrated with increased COVID protocols, and Jimmy Garoppolo is a better QB than he has been. Plus, Nick Bosa says, "I know I can get" the 49ers single season sack record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
2023
Gold Standard: JERRY RICE JOINS THE SHOW + Falc...
Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black give you the hot takes and cold truths about everything going on with the 49ers. Why are people nervous to face the Falcons this week? Atlanta is weak where the 49ers are strong The GOAT Jerry Rice (27:45) on behalf of G.O.A.T. Fuel Why do people think Randy Moss was better than you? What does Jerry think of Trey Lance now that he's gotten to know him? Did the 49ers ever ask Jerry to work with Aiyuk or Deebo? The 49ers need to stop taking their foot off the gas when they get a lead How to become a great route runner Why George Seifert deserves to be in the Hall of Fame Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
61 min
2024
49ers in Five: Jimmy Garoppolo says pressure ha...
In today's episode, the 49ers injuries begin to mount, Kyle Shanahan provides a scouting report on his old quarterback, and Jimmy Garoppolo says the 49ers are already in playoff mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7 min
2025
The Shanaplan: Can the 49ers run the table to e...
Kyle Posey and Akash Anavarathan highlight some amazing performances by Azeez Al-Shaair, George Kittle, Brandon Aiyuk, and others last week, and preview Sunday's game against the Falcons. Why can't the 49ers play in a normal game this season? How DeMeco Ryans is growing into a great defensive coordinator Brandon Aiyuk, George Kittle, Azeez Al-Shaair, and Nick Bosa were incredible vs. Cincy How the 49ers will attack the Falcons this week Can the 49ers win the rest of their regular season games? Who would you want to face in the first round of the playoffs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
39 min