Kyle Shanahan, Greg Papa break down 49ers-Titans with NFC playoff positioning up for grabs

Kyle Shanahan joins "49ers Talk" co-host Matt Maiocco to discuss the challenges and benefits San Francisco faces down the final stretch of the season. Matt asks Kyle how QB Brock Purdy can finish the season strong, evaluates wideout Ricky Pearsall's usage, and how the idea of meaningful December football can motivate his team. Greg Papa also joins Matt on this episode to break down how a young Tennessee Titans team with little to lose can present a dangerous obstacle for the 49ers. Papa points out where the 49ers need to fortify their resources on defense and if this is the game Pearsall can return to his early-season production

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(2:00) Matt breaks down current NFC playoff picture
(6:00) Kyle Shanahan on the benefits of having a late bye week
(9:00) What are the main challenges coming out of a bye week for a team
(11:00) Shanahan on how Brock Purdy can finish the regular season strong
(12:00) Shanahan on how he evaluates Ricky Pearsall's usage since returning from injury
(19:00) Shanahan excited about final four games, everything 49ers have worked for means meaningful football now
(20:00) Breaking down Week 15 matchup vs. Titans with Greg Papa
(21:00) How will 49ers' interior o-line, specifically Spencer Burford, match-up with Titans' tough d-line
(24:00) 49ers found success on pressuring QB vs. Browns, can they replicate that performance vs. Titans?
(27:00) 49ers' interior d-line is young and beefy, plus safeties have been active, makes them effective in red-zone as defense
(28:00) Addressing the 49ers' linebacker core - Bethune likely out, Kendricks involvement 
(29:00) Talking NFC playoff positioning
(30:00) Can Ricky Pearsall breakout vs.Titans?

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