49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast
NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco and reporter Jennifer Lee Chan bring you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don't miss weekly in-depth interviews with players, coaches, front-office personnel, alumni and fellow media members. Check out all new episodes year-round.
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An afternoon of errors resulted in the 49ers' first loss of the 2025 NFL season Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite a second-half comeback attempt, San Francisco couldn't overcome its four turnovers. Brock Purdy's looked shaky in his return from injury after missing the last two weeks with turf toe. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how a subpar performance from all three phases contributed to the 49ers' first...
Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about San Francisco's Week 4 matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars and also discusses Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL injury. Greg Papa joins Matt to discuss defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s comments about the Jaguars’ signal stealing and Brock Purdy returning from injury.
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(7:17) Kyle Shanahan discusses 49ers’ gritty wins to start 2025 NFL season
(10:46) Shanahan shares reaction t...
Despite their undefeated status, the Nick Bosa-less 49ers must persevere as the Jacksonville Jaguars visit Levi's Stadium this Sunday. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss who will step up in Bosa's place and how San Francisco can adapt in other injury-bitten position groups. Plus, Matt and Jennifer detail how Demarcus Robinson will integrate back into the fold and how it affects the receiving corps. Finally, the nominees for...
The 49ers have endured a rash of injuries to star players to start their season, and that list grew emphatically by one more player Monday morning following the news that defensive end Nick Bosa reportedly will have to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL. On this emergency episode of '49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco is joined by Carlos Ramirez to discuss the fallout from this massive injury. How will the 49ers proceed, who...
The 49ers' home opener against the Arizona Cardinals brought plenty of twists and turns as San Francisco emerged victorious to maintain its undefeated start with a thrilling 16-15 win. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro's game-winning field goal and Mac Jones' clinical two-minute drive got the 49ers over the hump in a gutsy win, improving San Francisco to 3-0 in the 2025 season. The win didn't come without its costs as star defensive end Nick Bos...
Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 3 matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals and discuss how Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges have stepped up after injuries to George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to breaks down how 49ers’ improved speed on defense can contain Kyler Murray.
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(6:19) Kyle Shanahan dissects Mac Jones’ Week 2 performance vs. Saints
(10:08) Shanahan shares how Christian McCaff...
Dee Winters' journey to starting 49ers linebacker opposite star Fred Warner didn't come without its bumps in the road. From past injuries to supplanting himself next to a dynamic duo of Warner and Dre Greenlaw, it was always going to be uphill. Winters, however, has weathered the storm and emerged as the promising player San Francisco hoped he would be when it drafted him in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. On this episode o...
Mac Jones might have rebooted his career in the 49ers' 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Under the tutelage of San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, Jones looked the part of an NFL starting quarterback with a 279-yard, three-touchdown performance as an injured Brock Purdy watched from the sideline. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how the 49ers' offense utilized Jones' arm early and oft...
Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 2 matchup vs. the New Orleans Saints and Mac Jones' San Francisco debut on Sunday in place of injured starting quarterback Brock Purdy. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to break down key matchups in this weekend's game.
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(4:48) Kyle Shanahan on decision to release kicker Jake Moody
(6:45) Shanahan details what Mac Jones will bring in his 49ers debut
(8:21) What can 49ers ex...
The 49ers brought an end to the Jake Moody saga Tuesday by waiving the beleaguered kicker, opting to bring in veteran Eddy Piñeiro as his replacement. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how San Francisco and Moody arrived to this point and how the 49ers will fare at this position moving forward. The duo also discusses Brock Purdy's pair of injuries and George Kittle's placement on injured reserve, as well as Kendrick Bou...
The 49ers rallied late for a 17-13 comeback victory over the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at Lumen Field. While San Francisco's defense produced several key performances, a surprising face on offense made the play of the game when third-string tight end Jake Tonges stepped up in George Kittle's injury absence. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the roller-coaster ride that was the 49ers' Week 1 win, from outstanding defens...
Matt Maiocco speaks with San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 1 matchup vs. the Seattle Seahawks and why he's optimistic about Christian McCaffrey's health despite the star running back being listed as questionable for Sunday's game. Greg Papa also joins to provide an encouraging update on his cancer battle.
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As 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy leads San Francisco into its 2025 NFL season opener, gone are the days of Mr. Irrelevant. Equipped with a lucrative new contract and a young family in tow, Purdy sits down "49ers Talk" host Matt Maiocco to discuss how he adjusts to all of these changes, including a complete roster overhaul this offseason. Brock and Matt touch upon what motivates the 25-year-old and he can take his game and the 49ers...
With Sunday’s season opener against the Seattle Seahawks looming, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the latest updates on Jauan Jennings’ calf injury and contract extension negotiations, and debate if Jennings will suit up for the 49ers in Week 1. Also, Matt and Jennifer break down San Francisco's wide-receiver depth and detail what Brian Robinson Jr. brings to the team's run game.
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(1:30) Analyzing the 49ers’ new 'Rivalri...
With Tuesday's roster cutdown deadline officially passed, there were a few surprises for the 49ers at key positions. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss their biggest takeaways from San Francisco's initial 53-man roster, from the ailing wide-receiver corps and heavily invested defensive line, to a special-teams group facing mounting pressure. Also, we'll hear from newly acquired running back Brian Robinson Jr., who is poised...
After the 49ers' 30-23 win over the Los Angeles Chargers in Saturday's preseason finale, their attention now turns to the 53-man roster deadline on Tuesday. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss each position group's depth and how Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch and Co. will whittle the roster down. New additions Skyy Moore and Brian Robinson Jr. join the team as roster locks, but which players will be cut? Also, Matt sits down wit...
With former 49ers coach Jim Harbaugh and the Los Angeles Chargers visiting Levi's Stadium for Saturday's preseason finale, San Francisco's final roster decisions are becoming more clear. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what will play into the 49ers' roster choices, including injury updates, player suspensions and position-group competitions. Also, Matt and Jennifer review how the entire 2025 NFL Draft class has fared thr...
The 49ers won their second preseason game in dramatic fashion over the Las Vegas Raiders on Saturday at Allegiant Stadium after kicker Jake Moody converted a career-long 59-yard field goal to seal San Francisco's 22-19 comeback victory. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' nail-biting performance and how they've grown since their Week 1 preseason loss to the Denver Broncos, including quarterback Brock Purdy and ...
The 49ers began their second joint practice of the NFL preseason in Las Vegas much like their first week, undermanned. Undeterred, they fielded enough players against the Raiders to see some progress from last week. "49ers Talk" hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down which players were making the biggest impact in the second week of preseason and discuss two emerging rookies on both sides of the ball already making a c...
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the vastly different approaches taken by the 49ers and Broncos in their preseason game on Saturday at Levi's Stadium, with Denver choosing to play many of its starters and San Francisco sitting its own. Maiocco and Chan discuss which 49ers players made the biggest impressions on the coaching staff, and others who still have work to do. Matt and Jennifer also provide 49ers injury updates...
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