Hoge & Jahns: a show about the Chicago Bears Bears vs 49ers: Chicago Bears No. 1 Seed & NFC North on the Line | NFL Playoffs | Hoge & Jahns
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Dec 26, 2025 In this insightful discussion, Vic Tafur, a National NFL reporter for The Athletic, shares his expertise on the San Francisco 49ers. He highlights the resilience of their offense under Kyle Shanahan, even amidst injury challenges. Tafur makes a strong case for Christian McCaffrey's MVP candidacy and discusses George Kittle's injury impact. The hosts express surprise at Tafur's pick of the Bears as underdogs, opening up a debate about the NFC North's struggles versus the NFC West's rise. The conversation crackles with insights on coaching comparisons and playoff implications.
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Locker Room Three-Point Tradition
- Adam Jahns recounts making a corner three in the locker room to interview Josh Blackwell.
- The spontaneous shot became a light locker-room moment after others, including Brad Biggs, started sinking shots.
Teams Mirror Each Other Strategically
- The Bears and 49ers share surprising structural similarities across offense and defense despite different reputations.
- Both lack a dominant pass rush, rely on strong offensive lines, and feature creative offensive minds.
Shanahan's Injury Management Worked
- Kyle Shanahan has kept the 49ers competitive despite major injuries to Fred Warner and Nick Bosa.
- Relying on next-man-up and cautious player management has preserved their path to a top seed.