Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ loss to the Vikings, where the defense needs to improve as the season progresses and how defensive coordinator Steve Wilks can flip the switch against the Bengals. Plus, Carlos Ramirez joins the show to analyze Brock Purdy’s performance and how much passion Christian McCaffrey showed after the game. (1:26) 49ers struggle in loss to Vikings (6:54) Examining McCaffrey’s performance (12:06) How can the defensive line improve? (18:28) Looking ...
Oct 24, 2023•56 min•Ep. 589
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss why Brock Purdy and the offense are set up well for a bounce-back game against the Vikings, if some injured 49ers will suit up this week and revisit the trade for Christian McCaffrey as the one-year anniversary approaches. Plus, Greg Papa joins the show to break down which Vikings players to keep an eye on and San Francisco’s past trouble in Minnesota. (1:26) 49ers set to face Vikings on Monday night despite injury worries (6:54) Will Williams, Samuel p...
Oct 19, 2023•49 min•Ep. 588
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ 19-17 loss to the Cleveland Browns. Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez discuss Deebo Samuel and Christian McCaffrey's injuries on the day. (0:00) Initial reaction to the 49ers' Week 6 loss to the Browns (3:40) Breaking down Jake Moody’s FG miss in the final seconds of the game (8:23) What positives can the 49ers take from this loss? (19:34) Looking at how poor the officiating was in Week 6 (42:26) Carlos Ramirez joins Matt Maiocco (52:38) Discu...
Oct 16, 2023•52 min•Ep. 587
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if the 49ers are in danger of a letdown game vs. Cleveland after destroying the Cowboys last Sunday. Plus, Matt and Greg Papa share their first impressions of Randy Gregory and if his arrival makes this 49ers defensive line better than the 2019 version that went to the Super Bowl. 2:00 – 49ers prepare for the Cleveland Browns 7:35 – Does Brock Purdy get enough respect? 15:09 – The story behind George Kittle's shirt vs. Dallas 37:15 – Ask Papa...
Oct 12, 2023•55 min•Ep. 586
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ dominant 42-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football." Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez discuss whether the Dre Greenlaw-Fred Warner tandem is comparable to the 49ers’ legendary duo of Patrick Willis and NaVorro Bowman. (0:00) Initial reaction to the 49ers' blowout Week 5 win over the Cowboys (3:16) Could Warner win NFL Defensive Player of the Year? (16:30) Breaking down the flea-flicker TD to George Kittle (21:52) Looking at ...
Oct 09, 2023•51 min•Ep. 585
Matt Maiocco is joined by NBC “Sunday Night Football” broadcaster Cris Collinsworth to break down a 49ers team that looks to keep Brock Purdy’s undefeated regular-season streak alive as they face Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys in one of the biggest NFC regular-season matchups this year. Plus, Matt and Cris react to San Francisco acquiring former Dallas edge rusher Randy Gregory in a trade with the Denver Broncos. (3:20 -- Looking at the 49ers’ fast start and what seems to be the key to it ...
Oct 06, 2023•11 min•Ep. 584
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what the 49ers must do to stop Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys on "Sunday Night Football" to improve to 5-0. Plus, Greg Papa joins the show for "Ask Papa" and shares what Brock Purdy must do against this stingy Dallas defense. 1:40 – Sunday vs. Cowboys a litmus test for 49ers 17:46 – Christian McCaffrey continues to dominate 25:44 – Brock Purdy’s numbers are even more impressive than you think 50:20 – Who will guard CeeDee Lamb???...
Oct 05, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 583
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down Christian McCaffrey's huge day against the Arizona Cardinals, and discuss if the 49ers offense has now surpassed the defense. Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez look ahead to the Week 5 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. 1:30 – 49ers offense shines vs. Cardinals 12:50 – 49ers have shown some vulnerability on defense 17:20 – Brock Purdy puts on historic performance vs. Cardinals 37:45 – Should Christian McCaffrey be the MVP frontr...
Oct 02, 2023•59 min•Ep. 582
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the impact of Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch signing contract extensions with the 49ers. Then, Matt is joined by 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk to reflect on his tenure with the team and how last seasons' disappointing finish still motivates them. Plus, Greg Papa explains why the Arizona Cardinals might be a tougher matchup for the 49ers than anyone is expecting. 7:26 – Lynch and Shanahan sign contract extensions 27:52 - Kyle Juszczyk 1-on-1 47:16 - Ask Pap...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 581
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers impressive 30-12 win over the New York Giants at Levi's Stadium Thursday, and explain why this team still feels like they can play even better. Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez discuss if Christian McCaffrey has a legitimate shot at winning league MVP this season. 1:30 – 49ers score 30 again, improve to 3-0 9:48 – Brock Purdy starts choppy, finishes strong 26:26 – Next up: Arizona Cardinals 57:35 – Can CMC win league MVP this year?...
Sep 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 580
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss if the 49ers are using Christian McCaffrey too often this early in the year. Plus, which area of the team does Matt think has been overrated so far this season? And why do the New York Giants present a unique challenge for the 49ers defense? 1:30 – Are the 49ers playing CMC too much? 11:41 – What area of the team has been overrated? 16:30 – Scouting the Giants 30:31 - Ask Papa
Sep 20, 2023•47 min•Ep. 579
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers 30-23 win vs. the Rams in Los Angeles. What adjustments did the team make at halftime? Any reason for concern about Brock Purdy? Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez discuss if the team should be worried about the lack of pressure generated from the defensive line. 5:35 – Not Brock Purdy's best game 10:25 – Turning point of the game 17:25 – Steve Wilks makes major adjustments at halftime 50:55 – Overreactions after week 2...
Sep 18, 2023•58 min•Ep. 578
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss why the 49ers remain confident in Colton McKivitz at right tackle despite his struggles vs. the Steelers. Then, former Stanford head coach David Shaw sits down with Christian McCaffrey for a preview of a special edition of 49ers Talk. Plus, it's the return of 'Ask Papa' with the voice of the 49ers Greg Papa. What does he think will be the key to the 49ers winning against the Rams this Sunday in Los Angeles? 6:50 - Colton McKivitz looking to bounce back ...
Sep 13, 2023•43 min•Ep. 577
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the dominant performance by the 49ers in their 30-7 win over the Steelers. Plus, Matt and Carlos Ramirez discuss if this defensive line is the team's best since 2019. 3:18 – Brock Purdy shines in first game post UCL surgery 11:00 – 49ers defense was dominant 19:44 – Steve Wilks has great first game as 49ers DC 43:30 – Overreactions after game 1
Sep 11, 2023•52 min•Ep. 576
On a special edition of 49ers Talk, Jennifer Lee Chan takes an in-depth look at Brock Purdy's meteoric rise from the last pick of the 2022 NFL draft to the starting quarterback of a team with Super Bowl expectations. You'll hear from Brock, his teammates, his parents and much more as Jennifer brings you a comprehensive look at the man once known as Mr. Irrelevant. Plus, Jennifer and Matt Maiocco preview the 49ers' Week 1 matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 3:45 -- Injury updates 6:12 -- Tea...
Sep 07, 2023•56 min•Ep. 575
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the news that Nick Bosa has ended his holdout and has signed a five-year extension with this 49ers.
Sep 07, 2023•19 min•Ep. 574
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the latest on the Nick Bosa contract negotiations and how it affects the 49ers heading into the start of the regular season. Plus, Matt chats with NBC's Sunday Night Football analyst Cris Collinsworth about the upcoming season and why he compares Brock Purdy to Tom Brady. 1:30 – Is it time to worry about Nick Bosa? 18:10 - Cris Collinsworth Interview 38:45 – Ranking the 49ers QB moves under Lynch/Shanahan...
Sep 03, 2023•45 min•Ep. 573
Now that the 49ers' roster has been finalized, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan give you an in-depth preview of the upcoming season! Which players need to step up? Who has the most pressure to perform? And which games will define the 49ers' regular season? 1:45 – Nick Bosa remains unsigned, what's the latest? 15:45 – All eyes will be on Brock Purdy in 2023 26:20 – Steve Wilks making a big impact on the young secondary 33:45 – Tough 3-game stretch starting on Thanksgiving...
Aug 31, 2023•41 min•Ep. 572
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to what they heard from the 49ers regarding Trey Lance being traded to the Cowboys, and share their takeaways from the 49ers preseason finale.
Aug 26, 2023•30 min•Ep. 571
In this emergency edition of 49ers Talk, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to Trey Lance being traded to the Dallas Cowboys for a fourth-round draft pick.
Aug 26, 2023•14 min•Ep. 570
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the breaking news that Sam Darnold will be the 49ers backup quarterback this season. What does the future hold for Trey Lance? Will he remain with the 49ers or be traded elsewhere? 1:20 – Sam Darnold named the backup quarterback 12:50 – 49ers could be comfortable with Brandon Allen as #3 17:40 – Trey Lance doesn’t deserve the “bust” label 21:07 – Could Trey be traded?
Aug 24, 2023•25 min•Ep. 569
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers comeback win vs. the Broncos. How did Brock Purdy look in his first game back since tearing his UCL? Did Trey Lance or Sam Darnold do enough to lock up the backup quarterback job? Plus, NBC Sports NFL Insider Peter King shares the storylines he's most interested in with this 49ers team. 8:40 – Brock Purdy returns to the field 20:00 – Competition for nickelback job heating up 25:28 – Is it time to start worrying about Nick Bosa? 30:19 - NBC ...
Aug 20, 2023•48 min•Ep. 568
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss whether or not Trey Lance deserves all the criticism he is getting from the national media. Then Matt is joined by NBC Sports Fantasy Football analyst Matthew Berry and Sirius XM NFL Radio host Amber Theoharis. 2:00 – Surprised by Trey Lance criticism 23:03 - NBC Sports Fantasy Football analyst Matthew Berry 34:27 - Sirius XM NFL Radio host Amber Theoharis
Aug 17, 2023•50 min•Ep. 567
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan react to the 49ers' 34-7 preseason-opening loss to the Las Vegas Raiders. Brock Purdy didn't suit up in the game, but Matt and Jennifer give an update on how the quarterback looked in the joint practices with the Raiders, before diving into what they saw from Trey Lance and Sam Darnold in live action, as well as which young players stood out to them. (02:00) -- How Purdy looked while scrimmaging against the Raiders (05:45) -- Kyle Shanahan upbeat despite the pr...
Aug 14, 2023•43 min•Ep. 566
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down who stood out most after the 49ers' first joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, and Matt explains why he believes Trey Lance has a slight edge over Sam Darnold for the backup quarterback job. Plus, Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with George Kittle to discuss what he's looking forward to most about this upcoming season. 3:50 -- Brock Purdy very happy with his progress 6:40 -- Lance looking better than Darnold 16:10 -- 49ers-Raiders joint practice st...
Aug 11, 2023•41 min•Ep. 565
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan project what the final 53-man roster will look like for the 49ers. Who are the locks to make the team? And which guys have some work to do if they want to make it past the August 29th cuts? 5:15 – Kyle Shanahan: "Brock's the real deal" 9:27 – Current state of the backup QB role 12:30 – 53-man roster predictions
Aug 06, 2023•50 min•Ep. 564
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what all the training camp snaps mean for 49ers QB Brandon Allen. Could they keep 4 quarterbacks on the roster this season? And Matt and Jennifer identify 2 areas of concern so far early in camp. Plus, Ambry Thomas on why he struggled last season after an impressive rookie year. 4:50 – Assessment of QBs so far 11:35 – Does Brandon Allen’s snap count indicate he’ll be on the team this season? 16:20 – Javon Kinlaw impressing DL coach Kris Kocurek 24:17 - ...
Aug 03, 2023•51 min•Ep. 563
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan assess how the 49ers 4 quarterbacks have looked so far in camp and why Brandon Aiyuk could be in for a big payday next year. Plus, why no news could be good news in regards to the Nick Bosa contract holdout. 01:55 – Assessing the quarterbacks early in camp 14:57 – Brandon Aiyuk continues to be the standout player in camp 25:40 – Nick Bosa still not at camp 31:55 – Dashon Goldson and Frank Gore back with the 49ers...
Jul 31, 2023•37 min•Ep. 562
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan share how Brock Purdy looked on his first day back on the field since injuring his elbow in the NFC Championship game. Plus, who are the early camp standouts and what's the latest on the Nick Bosa contract holdout. 1:45 – Brock Purdy takes the field 14:42 – Preseason very important for Trey Lance 18:50 – Day 3 of Bosa holdout 22:47 – Early camp standouts 29:27 – Pro Football Hall of Fame announces semifinalists for seniors class of 2024...
Jul 28, 2023•31 min•Ep. 561
Matt Maiocco explains how Brock Purdy being cleared for training camp changes things for the 49ers, and what it means for the future of quarterback Trey Lance. Plus, the latest on the Nick Bosa contract negotiations. 0:56 – Matt gives timeline of events since Purdy’s injury 2:45 – What’s next for Trey Lance? 11:05 – Nick Bosa contract update
Jul 25, 2023•18 min•Ep. 560