49ers’ Super Bowl or bust mentality and Purdy’s playoff readiness

The highly anticipated winner-take-all Week 18 between the 49ers and Seahawks didn't quite live up to the hype. Seattle's defense stifled San Francisco's offense, as the Seahawks pulled out a 13-3 win to secure the NFC West title and the conference's No. 1 seed, while the 49ers now have a more difficult postseason path on the road. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the Seahawks thoroughly outplayed the 49ers from their potent rushing attack to their unrelenting pressure on the defensive line. Matt and Jennifer also discuss some silver-linings as the 49ers hit the road for the NFL playoffs and how some scenarios are more favorable than others.--(0:00) Week 18 regular-season finale didn’t live up to the hype(1:30) Recalling last time 49ers scored three points or fewer(6:00) Purdy pressured by Seattle’s D-line all night(7:30) 49ers looked slow and for good reason, playing third game in 13 days(11:00) Missed tackles were a huge issue for the 49ers in loss(16:00) Greg Papa, the voice of the 49ers, returns to radio booth(18:00) 49ers now must make improbable run during playoffs(20:00) Looking ahead to 49ers' possible first-round playoff opponents(25:00) 49ers' don't have much margin for error, but goal still attainable Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

4 Jan 34min

“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss San Francisco’s rivalry with the Seahawks and provide the latest injury updates before Matt speaks with general manager John Lynch on the importance of the team's Week 18 game. Also, offensive lineman Colton McKivitz joins Matt to share why home field advantage is so important in the postseason.--(1:32) Maiocco, JLC look back on the 49ers’ rivalry with the Seahawks(14:55) Lynch discusses importance of 49ers’ Week 18 matchup vs. the Seahawks(16:54) Lynch shares how Robert Saleh has empowered San Francisco's young defense(20:10) Lynch breaks down challenges facing Seattle’s offense(22:17) Lynch discusses how 49ers’ offense has been clicking all season(40:52) McKivitz laments missing his goal to make Pro Bowl this season(49:12) McKivitz shares what he has learned playing alongside Trent Williams(56:01) McKivitz discusses experience working with Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2 Jan 1h

With a number of limited or nonparticipants in the 49ers' first practice of the week, depth players once again will need to step up and fill their role. What's also familiar is San Francisco's opponent in the regular-season finale on Saturday at Levi's Stadium: Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how clutch San Francisco's depth has been this season, especially in prime-time games. Also, they detail the many playoff permutations that will swirl following Week 18's results, along with just how much defensive coordinator Robert Saleh trusts his players and if Deommodore Lenoir will get a chance to shadow one of the league's best receivers Saturday in Jaxon Smith-Njigba.--(2:00) 49ers face familiar foe in regular-season finale(4:00) Why 49ers' clutch gene in prime-time games plays to their advantage(8:00) Injury updates, which backups have been impressive this season(12:00) Playoff implications based on Week 18 results(18:00) Discussing Robert Saleh's trust in defense(21:00) Will Lenoir be asked to shadow JSN? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

31 Des 202539min

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the electric atmosphere at Levi's Stadium on Sunday and how San Francisco has proven all season that this iteration of the team is built for prime-time games. Also, the duo discusses how good of a job coach Kyle Shanahan and 49ers GM John Lynch have done keeping the team's competitive window open, as well as how a unique roster and season is capturing the hearts of the 49ers Faithful.--(1:00) SNF was an electric atmosphere between 49ers, Bears(6:00) Why this 49ers team is made for prime time(9:00) 49ers continue trend of backups stepping up in Week 17(14:00) How Kyle Shanahan can make real push for NFL Coach of the Year(18:00) As CMC’s game goes, so go the 49ers(22:00) Why first-round bye is pivotal to 49ers' health(37:00) What makes this 49ers team unique? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

29 Des 202548min

“49ers Talk” host Matt Maiocco provides the latest injury updates before speaking with general manager John Lynch about San Francisco's Week 17 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears. Also, NBC Sports' Cris Collinsworth joins Matt to discuss how Kyle Shanahan has done one of the best coaching efforts he's ever seen.--(1:54) Maiocco details NFC Playoff picture ahead of 49ers-Bears(7:20) Lynch shares what part of Brock Purdy’s 2025 season has caught his eye(9:14) Lynch discusses what made 49ers’ running game click vs. Colts(15:14) Lynch discusses how Kyle Shanahan’s leadership ability has evolved over the years(20:31) Lynch looks ahead to what 49ers’ roster could look like in 2026 and shares how his staff is preparing for that(31:22) Maiocco, Collinsworth discuss 49ers-Bears matchup(31:52) Collinsworth amazed with the coaching job Shanahan has done this injury-plagued season(35:15) Collinsworth discusses 49ers’ young defensive players stepping up in Fred Warner and Nick Bosa’s absence Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

27 Des 202542min

“49ers Talk” hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco's Week 17 matchup against the Chicago Bears and discuss this week’s Pro Bowl selections before JLC is joined by "Sunday Night Football in America" host and former NFL head coach Tony Dungy to break down key matchups in 49ers-Bears and reflect on the Niners' improbable run to the playoffs this season.--(2:27) Maiocco shares how the 49ers are preparing for the Bears on a short week(8:35) Maiocco, JLC break down current NFC playoff picture(11:28) Maiocco, JLC discuss 49ers’ Pro Bowl selections(24:07) Maiocco talks on 49ers’ encouraging injury news for Ricky Pearsall, George Kittle(29:20) Maiocco, JLC discuss Brock Purdy’s NFC Player of the Week selection after Colts’ game(37:53) Dungy talks on how Christian McCaffrey, 49ers’ offense will attack the Bears’ defense(41:26) Dungy predicts how 49ers-Bears will play out(47:07) Dungy discusses John Lynch’s leadership abilities as GM Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

25 Des 202550min

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the statement San Francisco made against the Colts in prime-time. Also, as the league results aligned in Week 16 in the 49ers' favor, Matt and Jennifer discuss how difficult the final two regular season games against the NFC's top two teams will be. The 49ers will attempt to rally behind their high-octane offense and ride the momentum to the No.1 seed.--(1:00) 49ers' MNF win concludes impactful Week 16(3:00) 49ers' run defense stepped up against Jonathan Taylor(4:30) Philip Rivers had 49ers guessing in first half(15:00) Breaking down how Kyle Shanahan is handling this season(18:00) Can 49ers' defense match their Super Bowl-caliber offense?(20:00) 49ers' locker room believes, but knows the team can improve(23:00) 49ers' final two games against playoff teams will be true test(28:00) 49ers have a ton of momentum heading into final two games Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

23 Des 202534min

“49ers Talk” host Matt Maiocco provides the latest injury updates before speaking with coach Kyle Shanahan about San Francisco's Week 16 matchup vs. the Indianapolis Colts. Also, Greg Papa joins Matt to discuss how the Los Angeles Rams’ Week 16 loss to the Seattle Seahawks opens the door for the 49ers to capture the NFC West and the NFC's No.1 playoff seed.--(1:47) Matt provides latest injury updates(6:29) Kyle Shanahan shares why he’s not worried 49ers control their own destiny(7:55) Shanahan shares his admiration for Colts QB Phillip Rivers(11:14) Shanahan discusses Brock Purdy playing with swagger of late(23:06) Shanahan believes stopping the Colts’ run game will be key for 49ers(26:18) Greg Papa shares encouraging health update on cancer battle(29:00) Papa discusses how Rams’ loss to Seahawks opens door for 49ers to capture No.1 seed(31:17) Matt, Papa debate what 49ers need to improve upon during final stretch(42:23) Matt, Papa discuss why 49ers should not underestimate Rivers Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

21 Des 202553min