49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers’ Week 16 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens, how injuries will play a factor this week and whether Lamar Jackson can make a push against Brock Purdy for the MVP award. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to analyze why the Ravens are the toughest opponent the 49ers will face this regular season.(1:13) Could the 49ers’ Week 16 matchup against the Ravens be a preview of Super Bowl LVII?(5:51) Looking at just how good Kyle Shanahan’s play-calls have been(13:15) Breaking down how good the Ravens' defense is(16:04) Could Lamar Jackson win the MVP award?(20:47) Why Deebo Samuel, Christian McCaffrey are “wildcards” for the 49ers(29:40) Greg Papa joins 49ers Talk

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ division-clinching win over the Arizona Cardinals, Brock Purdy’s continued MVP-level play and the many ways Christian McCaffrey positively impacts the offense. Then, Carlos Ramirez stops by to discuss the defense’s struggles against the rush and how San Francisco can clean up its mistakes before facing Lamar Jackson and the Ravens.(1:46) 49ers clinch NFC West with win over Cardinals(6:14) Purdy shines in return to Arizona(11:40) Will Purdy win MVP?(19:30) What is the 49ers' biggest concern?(27:30) Warner explains the new "standard" for the 49ers(34:40) Which is a better unit: the 49ers’ defense or offense?(41:10) Will the MVP be decided next Monday night?(45:29) Looking ahead to the Ravens matchup

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the 49ers' Week 15 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals, how injuries will play a factor this weekend and Brock Purdy's continued growth as a quarterback. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to analyze what Jason Verrett can bring to the 49ers and how the final four games of the season will influence the MVP voting.(1:46) 49ers set to face Cardinals in Week 15(8:14) Looking at the 49ers’ current injuries(16:40) Is the MVP race between Purdy and Dak?(24:30) What does Purdy do best?(28:30) How are 49ers players doing in Pro Bowl voting?(34:40) Is McCaffrey or Purdy the 49ers' MVP?(41:10) Verrett returns to practice with 49ers

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ win over the Seahawks, how the dangerous the offense can be if they continue their explosive plays, and what Jason Verrett signing with the 49ers means for the secondary depth. Then, Carlos Ramirez stops by to discuss how important Steve Wilks is to the secondary and why the national perception of Brock Purdy needs to change.(1:46) 49ers control their destiny to grab NFC’s No. 1 seed(6:54) 49ers' offense shows explosive-play potential(10:40) Ward injures groin vs. Seahawks(16:30) Verrett returns to 49ers on practice squad(22:30) 49ers suffer a few injuries in win over Seattle(28:40) Does Purdy deserve more credit?(36:10) Is Deebo the most unique player in the NFL?(45:29) How important is Wilks to the secondary?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Brock Purdy’s chances to secure the MVP award, where the defense has improved the most since the bye week and Christian McCaffrey’s overall impact on the offense. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to discuss why the offensive line is better than they get credit for and preview the upcoming matchup with the Seahawks.(1:46) 49ers set to face Seahawks in Santa Clara(6:54) Deebo wins NFC Offensive Player of the Week(13:40) Greenlaw speaks on sideline incident(21:30) Areas the defense has improved the last three weeks(30:30) Papa on what he sees from the offensive line(35:40) Papa analyzes how the secondary has improved(41:10) Previewing the 49ers-Seahawks matchup(46:29) Will Purdy win MVP?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ dominating victory over the Eagles, Deebo Samuel backing up his trash talk with three touchdowns and Steve Wilks' defensive game plan. Plus, Carlos Ramirez stops by to discuss Brock Purdy’s NFL MVP chances and what this win means for the 49ers in the long run.(1:46) 49ers demolish Eagles 42-19(6:54) Is 49ers-Eagles now a rivalry?(13:40) Purdy shines in return to Philadelphia(21:30) 49ers’ secondary steps up vs. Eagles(28:42) Greenlaw ejected after sideline incident(39:30) Deebo backs up talk with three touchdowns(45:36) Did the 49ers play with a different intensity?(45:10) Long-term benefits of the 49ers' win

Matt Maiocco is joined by NBC Sports Philadelphia analyst and former NFL player Barrett Brooks to break down the anticipated 49ers-Eagles rematch, what he believes the key matchups are for both sides, and why the key to the game will be in the trenches.(1:46) Countdown begins for 49ers-Eagles rematch(6:54) Purdy set to return to site of his injury(10:40) Brooks on the Eagles’ primary focus(16:30) How will the Eagles defend McCaffrey?(24:42) Looking at Hurts' production(31:36) Brooks shares his keys to the game

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the highly anticipated rematch between the 49ers and the Eagles, why the key matchup this week is Brock Purdy vs. Jalen Hurts and how the schedule favors the 49ers this week. Then, Greg Papa stops by to break down how the 49ers should attack the Eagles' defense and why San Francisco's defensive line is a key to the game.(3:26) 49ers, Eagles set to face off(9:54) Is Hargrave the X-factor this weekend?(15:06) Comparing Hurts and Purdy(23:40) Where is the weakness on the Eagles' defense?(31:10) What should the 49ers' defensive game plan be?(39:30) Can Purdy improve his MVP chances?(47:22) Could the 49ers grab the No. 1 seed?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers’ 31-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks, the impact Charvarius Ward had following DK Metcalf and the defensive line's improved production. Plus, Matt and Jennifer look at the current NFC playoff standings and detail the importance of next week’s matchup with the Eagles.(1:26) 49ers win second in a row in Seattle (6:54) McCaffrey continues stellar season (13:06) Ward stifles Metcalf in 1-on-1 battle (19:40) Bosa, Hargrave continue to shine (27:10) Purdy continues his dominance of Seahawks (33:30) Looking ahead to the Week 13 Eagles matchup

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan are joined by Chase Young to discuss the mid-season trade sending him to the 49ers, how the locker room has welcomed him with open arms and his tight bond with Nick Bosa. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to preview the Thanksgiving matchup between San Francisco and Seattle, and what Ji’Ayir Brown will bring to the secondary.(1:26) 49ers enter tough three-game stretch(7:54) Is Purdy a dark horse for the MVP?(13:40) Where can the offense improve?(19:22) Young on his trade to the 49ers(25:10) Young on his relationship with Bosa(31:30) Papa details what Brown will bring to the defense(39:36) Will Ward follow Metcalf?