49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Brock Purdy and the 49ers were nearly perfect offensively in their 35-13 win over the Dolphins on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. San Francisco already has put the NFL on notice with their high-octane offense, and while its defense labored early in Week 2, the unit limited the Dolphins' production. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss just how far Brock Purdy has come since his 2022 debut a...

“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 2 game against the Miami Dolphins on Sunday at Levi’s Stadium. Then, they discuss the challenges San Francisco faces while recovering from their trip to Melbourne, Australia last week. Finally, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down some key matchups in their upcoming game against a young, explosive Dolphins ...

It came as no surprise when 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan announced Wednesday that wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling and tight end Jake Tonges would miss significant time following a rash of Week 1 injuries, given San Francisco's history. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the fallout from those recovery timelines. With Stribling sidelined 10 weeks and Tonges out for the rest of the seas...

“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan recap San Francisco’s Week 1 win over the Los Angeles Rams and highlight key performances before looking ahead to the team's Week 2 matchup against the Miami Dolphins.
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(2:05) How Rams weren’t physically prepared for Week 1
(4:21) Breaking down NFC West standings after Week 1
(7:20) De’Zhaun Stribling out at least one month with ank...

The 49ers and Rams couldn't have taken more opposite approaches to their historical matchup in Melbourne, and the final result showed in San Francisco's lopsided 27-7 win. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how San Francisco's elite preparation, attention to detail and execution overwhelmed a heavily favored Los Angeles team to make history in the NFL’s first regular-season game dow...

“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to dis...

The 49ers departed early for Melbourne, Australia, last week in a strategic move to acclimate to the massive time shift. They endured a 16-hour, 7,855-mile flight across the Pacific Ocean and have settled into the routine of a regular game week. Monday (Melbourne time) was their first practice at AAMI Park. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' long journey, as they also made the trek down under, an...

The San Francisco 49ers held their final practice Wednesday in Santa Clara ahead of their international flight that evening to Melbourne, Australia. For the first time all offseason, star defensive end Nick Bosa and tight end George Kittle were present and fully participating together. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the pair of veteran superstars can navigate the long journey down under with a clean...

It's roster cutdown day, and the San Francisco 49ers had to make some tough decisions as they whittled their squad down from 90 to 53 players. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan provide in-depth analysis of the 49ers' initial 53-man roster and what these decisions mean for the upcoming season.
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(0:00) Initial 53-man roster takeaways
(5:00) Injured/Reserve candidates
(15:00) Bre...

The 49ers wrapped up their preseason with a 18-12 touchdown-less win over the Las Vegas Raiders Thursday at Allegiant Stadium. Next up is the difficult task of finalizing the 53-man roster by Sunday afternoon. On "49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss which position-group competitions remain and any late risers who could challenge for a roster spot with injuries undoubtedly playing a major role in final decisions....

On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the fallout after San Francisco's principal owner, Jed York, entered no-contest pleas on two misdemeanor charges Monday morning in Ohio. Could this offseason turmoil leak into the 49ers' on-field results? Then, the duo welcomes legendary broadcaster Greg Papa on the return of "Ask Papa" as NBC Sports Bay Area unveils its new studio and game day team. Later,...

The 49ers received a major roster boost ahead of their preseason finale, as star tight end George Kittle was activated off the PUP list and running back Christian McCaffrey rejoined the fray after speculation about his "tightness." On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss just how important the return of both of these veterans is, and if Kittle could very well play Week 1 in Australia. Later, we hear from versati...

Despite an uneven week of practice leading up to Thursday's game in Los Angeles, the 49ers responded with an emphatic 41-17 thumping of the Chargers at "Levi's South" in their second preseason game. Rookies De'Zhaun Stribling, Kaelon Black and Romello Height made impressive early plays that set the tone for the rest of the matchup. Players on the bubble to make the 53-man roster -- notably Jacob Cowing -- also stepped up with some ...

On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the 49ers were challenged on both sides of the ball in their joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers on Tuesday in El Segundo. As Justin Herbert found holes in San Francisco's secondary, Brock Purdy and the 49ers' offense seemed disjointed. On a positive note, coach Kyle Shanahan eased contract concerns about Christian McCaffrey, and rookie Kaelon Black returned t...

Ahead of Week 2 of San Francisco's preseason, star tight end George Kittle took to the podium to update reporters on his recovery from a torn right Achilles tendon suffered during last season's NFL playoffs. Kittle remains confident he won't start the season on the PUP list and stated he could be back for the 49ers' regular-season opener in Australia. On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Kittle's progress and...

On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss San Francisco's preseason debut against the Tennesee Titans. Despite the 49ers' 19-13 loss, San Francisco's 2026 draft class made a huge impact, including wide receiver De'Zhaun Stribling, who stole the show early and often. On the defensive side, rookies Jaden Duggar and Gracen Halton made their presence felt while second-year linebacker Nick Martin also impressed.

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On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how early dustups in the 49ers' joint practice with the Tennessee Titans gave way to a productive session on both sides of the ball. Fred Warner and the 49ers' defense limited quarterback Cam Ward and the Titans' offense, while Brock Purdy effectively moved the offense. Matt and Jennifer break down the best plays, the biggest battles and provide the latest injury updates. ...

On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Kyle Shanahan's return to the podium after his accident and detail the latest on his recovery as San Francisco prepares for its preseason opener. They also evaluate the state of training camp, discuss Roger Craig's Hall of Fame induction and reflect on his health update. Plus, Jennifer sits down with rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton in the third edition of Meet the Ro...

On "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how new defensive coordinator Raheem Morris has fueled San Francisco's most improved unit. From the secondary to the defensive line, there has been an noticeable uptick in performance as players have bought into Morris' vision. Romello Height has been an early contributor in camp, and his role carries a lot of pressure given how the 49ers' pass rush performed last season. ...