Stats & Cohn: 49ers understand the assignment vs. Chiefs The San Francisco 49ers haven't been shy about telling opponents how good they are, etc. Yet this week against the Chiefs, they haven't been acting like the uncrowned champions - for a change. We break down the keys to victory in the game. We also discuss why a Maxx Crosby trade isn't happeni…

49ers in Five: Fred Warner shares good news about his ankle injury San Francisco 49ers linebacker Fred Warner said on KNBR that his injured ankle is going a lot better after getting additional time to rest during this mini bye period. Plus, Warner explained why it's important to beat Kansas City, and what it's like covering Travis Kelce. One Thing …

Does John Lynch need to pull off another trade? Multiple trades have been pulled off around the NFL today, so we wonder: Does John Lynch need to get on the phone and make something happen? Plus, Nick Sorensen is better than people were giving him credit for early in the season. We also preview the Chiefs game on Sunday. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: …

Preparing to face the big bad Chiefs The San Francisco 49ers are going to have to slay a dragon this week if they're going to get above .500 on the season. Trent Williams called the Chiefs game just another game, but Nick Bosa acknowledged the team has a monkey to get off their backs. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5836146/2024…

What did the Cardinals game teach us about the 49ers? The San Francisco 49ers are a flawed team that is going to have to win on the margins if they're going to get where they want to go this season. The good news is that Brock Purdy may be perfect Kyle Shanahan QB because he can compensate for Shanahan's issues in the drop back passing game. This e…

Ricky Pearsall returns to practice today! The San Francisco 49ers will welcome back first round pick Ricky Pearsall to practice just six weeks after he was shot through the chest during an attempted robbery. Plus, we get the latest injury report heading into a Super Bowl rematch with the Kansas City Chiefs. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.co…

Gold Diggers: Brock Purdy redeems himself vs. Mike Macdonald in victory on TNF San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy struggled against Mike Macdonald's scheme last year, but dominated in the second half last night against the Seahawks. We break down everything that happened in the game - including a hideous missed call by the refs. Plus, we highlight …

The season is saved after win over Seahawks! The San Francisco 49ers were all smiles after their win over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Well, all except for Deommodore Lenoir, who was trash talking DK Metcalf. Also hear from Fred Warner and Brock Purdy after the win. One Thing To Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5835795/202…

Instant Reaction: 49ers save their season with gritty win over Seahawks! The San Francisco 49ers got a massive victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday Night Football. Brock Purdy found a way to throw 3 touchdown passes and didn't turn the ball over once. The defense made JUST enough stops to hold Geno Smith at bay. And the rookies shined in a…

Gold Standard: Full Seahawks 49ers gameday preview! The San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks play tonight on Thursday Night Football. Rob "Stats" Guerrera and Levin Black break down the game from every angle. Brock Purdy has to limit turnovers and the offense in the red zone needs to execute better. Defensively, stopping Kenneth Walker will go …

Final injury update before showdown with Seahawks The San Francisco 49ers got good injury news yesterday before their showdown with the Seattle Seahawks. Plus, Steve Young went on KNBR and explained why tonight's game is a referendum on the 49ers organization as a whole -and even a win might not give us the answer that we want to hear the most. One…

What would be the WORST way to attack the Seahawks? We welcome in Seahawks Forever's Dan Viens to break down the San Francisco 49ers' opponent this week. Where is Seattle weakest, how can the Niners capitalize on the fact that Seattle will be playing their third game in 11 days? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a tr…

What's at stake for the 49ers on Thursday night The San Francisco 49ers' season is on the line against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday night. What happens if they lose, and how do they get back on track to make sure that doesn't happen? This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/goldstandard and get o…

49ers in Five: Preparing for a must-win game in Seattle The San Francisco 49ers are days away from playing for their season against the Seattle Seahawks. Nick Bosa says this game is a must-win, and Brock Purdy is already studying last year's game against the Baltimore Ravens to scout Mike McDonald's defense. Plus, Kyle Shanahan reacts to the firing…

Robert Saleh reunion? + Season on the line vs. Seahawks The San Francisco 49ers are facing a must-win game against the Seattle Seahawks this Thursday. Before Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez break that down, we react to the New York Jets firing Robert Saleh. Could Saleh wind up back in San Francisco? How much blame do we give to Nick Sorensen at this…

Kyle Shanahan sends a message to his team San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan made it clear to his team that any success they've had in the past won't help them climb out of the hole they're in right now. We listen to the best parts of Kyle's conference call, including his opinion on Brock Purdy's scrambling hurting the offense. One Thing …

Diagnosing the 49ers issues - and how to fix them The San Francisco 49ers have problems everywhere right now. Brock Purdy looked bad Sunday, the red zone offense stinks, Fred Warner and Nick Bosa are the only good players on defense, and a whole lot more. On today's episode, we break down what the issues are, explain if they're fixable, and dissect…

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy takes responsibility for loss to Cardinals The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday and Brock Purdy took responsibliy for the loss at the podium. He also said the team is still finding their identity this season. Kyle Shanahan explained why he's frustrated but doesn't have time to dwell on what went…

49ers collapse in the 4th quarter and lose to Cardinals The San Francisco 49ers peed down their leg against Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday to lose their third game of the season. Brock Purdy stunk, Kyle Shanahan stunk, and the run defense in the second half disappeared. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online the…

The 49ers should DESTROY this Cardinals defense The San Francisco 49ers should have no problem moving the football against the Arizona Cardinals. Brock Purdy, Jordan Mason, Deebo Samuel, and company should be able to have their way with arguably the worst defense in the NFL. PHNX Cardinals podcast host Johnny Venerable joins the show to break down …

Davante Adams rumors + Best bets vs. Cardinals San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch was on KNBR and addressed the Davante Adams trade rumors. In addition, Rob "Stats" Guerrera previews the Cardinals game and provides his best bets for this weekend's game. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code GOLDSTANDARD, and …

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy is DONE with the haters San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy is tired of answering questions about his doubters. Instead, he answered questions about how defenses are playing him this year, which was WAY more interesting. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5810660/2024/10/04/49ers-observations-christian-mcc…

Gold Standard: How the fix the 49ers red zone woes The San Francisco 49ers offense has been good this year, but not inside the opponents' red zone. Why have things bogged down, and how can Kyle Shanahan fix it? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.com, sign up with promo code GOLDSTANDARD, and Underdog will give you a FREE PICK to use …

Bracing for an NFC West test The San Francisco 49ers will play two NFC West teams in eight days, and they are accutely aware of how important the next week is. Listen to Kyle Shanahan and Fred Warner break down the Cardinals and Kyler Murray. One Thing To Read: https://www.ninersnation.com/2024/10/2/24260207/49ers-nick-sorensen-kyle-shanhan-brock-p…

What carries over to the game against the Cardinals this week? The San Francisco 49ers did a lot of things right last week against the Patriots. How many of those things will carry over this week against the Cardinals? Plus, how many quarterbacks are playing better than Brock Purdy at the moment? CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Go to UnderdogFantasy.co…