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Host Sterling Bennett preview the San Francisco 49ers Week 18 vs. Arizona Cardinals including the return of Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell, should Kyle Shanahan rest the starters, and can a banged-up Cardinals team play spoiler. Also, a look at every potential NFL playoff scenario for the 49ers and which team would you not want to face in round one between the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, a...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 17 overtime victory over the Las Vegas Raiders including why fans should have even more trust in the offense now, what to of a shockingly poor defensive outing, and what does Brock Purdy still need to prove? Also, did the  Niners' defense show a fatal weakness, and Nick Bosa and Arik Armstead make game-saving plays. Plus, Brandon Ai...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers Week 17 matchup vs. Las Vegas Raiders including another prime opportunity for Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle to continue their recent success, if Sunday will be the first game Brock Purdy struggles, and how Josh McDaniel sabotaged his own team. Also, why the benching of Derek Carr is a further testament to the Niners' organization handl...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 16 victory over the Washington Commanders including Nick Bosa's case of the Defensive Player of the Year award, the biggest difference between Brock Purdy and Jimmy Garoppolo that has improved the Niners' offense, and Taylor Heinicke's benching. Also, a potential weakness on the 49ers' defense and George Kittle's impressive December succ...

Host Sterling Bennett previews San Francisco 49ers Week 16 matchup vs. Washington Commanders including if the Niners can extend their win streak to 8 games, why San Francisco’s defense will force Taylor Heinicke to beat them, and can Brock Purdy continue his successful 3-game stretch. Also, why Kyle Shanahan is the biggest difference maker in this game,  and if Christian McCaffrey and George...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the final stretch of the San Francisco  49ers season including the NFC Playoff picture after a wild Week 15 that saw Eagles’ QB Jalen Hurts go down with an injury, and four insane finishes between the Dallas Cowboys, Minnesota Vikings, Las Vegas  Raiders and Washington Commanders. Also, can the 49ers steal the No. 1  seed from the Philadelphia Eagles o...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 13 win over the Miami Dolphins including Jimmy Garoppolo’s season-ending injury, Brock Purdy stepping up and the defense putting on a show. Also, are the Niners better with Purdy at quarterback, can they still reach the Super Bowl, and an emotional response to Garoppolo’s injury. Plus, Nick Bosa wrecks shop and why the pressure just ramp...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to current Miami Dolphins' running back Raheem Mostert taking shots at the San Francisco 49ers including Jimmy Garoppolo and shedding light on his injury history while on the team, which opens the door for further speculation on how Kyle Shanahan has dealt with injuries in the past that may have led to drafting Trey Lance or moving on from Jimmy G. Follow us on Twitter...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers dominating  Monday Night Football victory over the Arizona Cardinals including Jimmy Garoppolo’s (HIMMY Garoppolo) career performance, the defense pitching another shutout, the offense finally being fully operational and the Niners' jumping back into first place in Mexico City! Also, Kyle Shanahan deserves a ton of credit for looking in...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers vs. Arizona Cardinals game in Mexico including why it’s the most crucial game for the 49ers’ playoff hopes, how the Niners can get Deebo Samuel going again, Kyle Murray’s fragile mentality hurting the Cardinals and why Monday Night Football will be the perfect opportunity for San Francisco to end their redzone woes. Also, The Faithful claim an...

Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers win vs. Los Angeles Chargers including a lack of punch from the Niners’ offense, Jimmy Garoppolo still doing his thing, a handful of missed opportunities, and the defense coming to the rescue once again. Follow us on Twitter @49ers_Access Follow us on Instagram @49ers. Access SeatGeek: “49ERSACCESS” for $20 off your first purchase! Chalkboard: Joi...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers Week 10 matchup vs. Los Angeles Chargers including one aspect of Justin Herbert’s game that mirrors the LA Rams and Kyle Shanahan getting back to the ground and pound offense and the potential effects it could have on Jimmy  Garoppolo’s game. Later, could Christian McCaffrey carry the game on his shoulders, DeMeco Ryans bringing the blitz...

Host Sterling Bennett hands out his first half of the season San Francisco 49ers' team awards including who is the MVP, Offensive Player of the Year,  the Most Underrated Player, and where like such as Nick Bosa, Jimmy Garoppolo, Christian McCaffrey, and Fred Warner land on the list. Also, a preview of the Niners second half of the season including a record prediction and why San Francisco is...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers trading running back Jeff Wilson Jr. to the Miami Dolphins on the NFL's Trade Deadline including if the deal was the "smart" move for San Francisco and why there's reason to worry it may backfire. Also, what does the trade mean for Christian McCaffrey, Elijah Mitchell, and third-round pick Tyrion Davis-Price as the Niners enter the second hal...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 8 victory vs. Los Angeles Rams including Christian McCaffrey's record-setting performance, Kyle Shanahan finally stepping up to the occasion, and the Niners' defense playing lights out! Also, Jimmy Garoppolo continues his underrated season and the offense picks up its end of the bargain for the first time this season. Later, what does th...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers Week 8 matchup vs. Los Angeles Rams including the importance of winning going into the bye week, what to do if Deebo Samuel cannot play, and Aaron Donald definitely knows who Christian McCaffrey is after he torched them earlier this season. Also, how this Sunday is a chance for Kyle Shanahan to get a small ounce of revenge against Sean McVay a...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to San Francisco 49ers' free safety Jimmie Ward voicing his displeasure about his current position with the team including why he has the right to be upset with the organization, a former Niner teammate chiming in on the beef, and if it could cause problems down the road between the team and Ward as they prepare for the Los Angeles Rams.  Follow us on Twitter @49e...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 7 loss vs. Kansas City Chiefs including a historically poor performance from the Niners’ defense, assessing Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance and if Kyle Shanahan’s analytics are wearing thin. Also, star players don’t always mean a win and what the interior defensive line has been missing without Arik Armstead. Later, returning players didn’...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers blockbuster trade for Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey including what he brings to the offense, pushing back on concerns of injury history and being overplayed, and the message the Niners’ front office sent to fans. Also, a preview of the 49ers' Week 7 matchup vs. Kansas City Chiefs including how to stop Patrick Mahomes and...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 6 loss vs. Atlanta Falcons including misconceptions regarding Marcus Mariota's performance, San Francisco's inability to stop the run, and the lack of urgency from the offense. Also, Kyle Shanahan's return to Atlanta for the time since Super Bowl 51, why Jimmy Garoppolo deserves a lot of credit, and why the injuries aren't an excuse for...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers Week 6 matchup vs. Atlanta Falcons including the impact of injuries to Nick Bosa and Emmanuel Moseley, if a returning Kyle Pitts changes anything for the Falcons' offense, and why the Niners should again, be heavy favorites. Also, is there fear of a trap game, can San Francisco's defensive line continue their impressive QB Pressure streak, and...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 5 victory vs. Carolina Panthers including Jimmy Garoppolo putting on his best performance of the season, George Kittle finally getting involved in the offense, and a handful of significant injuries hitting the Red &  Gold. Also, there's something you need to know about Deebo Samuel's usage, the return of an unlikely hero, and th...

Host Sterling Bennett previews the San Francisco 49ers Week 5 matchup vs. Carolina Panthers including concerns about the 49ers' offensive scoring output and why they could be in store for their first big game of the season. Also, the Niners' offensive line (Aaron Banks & Mike McGlinchey) isn't getting enough credit. Later, Panthers' Baker Mayfield is the worst quarterback in the NFL and Matt R...

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 4 Monday Night Football victory vs. Los Angeles Rams including the offense finally finding its rhythm, Deebo Samuel snatching everyone's chains, and a historic defensive performance. Also, Nick Bosa should be the front runner for Defensive Player of the Year, DeMeco Ryans bringing the pressure, and Talanoa Hufanga continuing to impress....

Host Sterling Bennett reacts to the San Francisco 49ers Week 3 loss vs. Denver Broncos including Kyle Shanahan's poor game-planning, trying to make sense of Jimmy Garoppolo's bad play, and a staunch defensive performance that deserved to win the game. Also, Russell Wilson does it again as the same issues continue to play the Niners offense and Jimmy Garoppolo and Kyle Shanahan get into it on the f...