The Gold Standard: San Francisco 49ers Podcast Network

How Christian McCaffrey actually helps the 49ers DEFENSE + Best Bets San Francisco 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey will help Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy, Deebo Samuel, and George Kittle on offense, but he'll also help out Fred Warner and Nick Bosa on defense as well. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers may not have a winning record but they have talent and they've knocked off some very good teams. Plus, we give...

Christian McCaffrey expected to play vs. Buccaneers The San Francisco 49ers continue to get good news on Christian McCaffrey's status for Sunday. Unfortunately there are other players that weren't so lucky. Despite the bye week, the injury report is very lengthy headed into the game in Tampa Bay. One Thing to Read: https://www.ninersnation.com/2024/11/7/24290411/jauan-jennings-sam-okuayinonu-brock...

Gold Standard: Richard Sherman confident in CMC's return Richard Sherman says Christian McCaffrey told him that he's ready to return to the 49ers this week. What does that look like on Sunday when they play the Tampa Bay Buccaneers? Plus, what lessons can Kyle Shanahan take from Andy Reid when it comes to playing guys before they're 100% ready? JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO PERKS: http...

49ers in Five: The plan for Christian McCaffrey this week San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan didn't give much of a preview when talking about the playing time for Christian McCaffrey this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He did however express optimism for the team coming out of the bye week - especially against a tired Bucs defense. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athle...

The ONE thing the 49ers need to fix going forward The San Francisco 49ers have had a major problem through the first eight games of the season. If they can just stop doing the ONE thing, they'll be a better team in the second half - even without fixing any of their other issues. Plus, who needs to step up the most in the second half of the year? Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Fac...

49ers in Five: John Lynch makes one trade at the deadline San Francisco 49ers GM John Lynch made one trade before the buzzer yesterday, acquiring DT Khalil Davis from the Houston Texans. Find out who Davis is and why he might have an easy transition to his new team. Plus, the Niners made multiple other roster moves yesterday that have implications for the health of several big names. One Thing to...

Bully Ball: The 49ers seem to be holding pat at the deadline The San Francisco 49ers don't appear to be making a move at the trade deadline. Jason and Steph react to that decision as well as look at the other moves that went down on Tuesday. Plus, is Christian McCaffrey enough to lead the 49ers back to the playoffs after the bye week? Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Factor: Head t...

CMC's return energizes the 49ers The return of Christian McCaffrey to practice was a welcome sight for the San Francisco 49ers. He and a host of other players are healthy after the bye week and set to help Kyle Shanahan's team make a run in the second half of the season. Plus we listen to Trent Williams talk about McCaffrey's return and whether John Lynch will make a trade at the deadline. One Thi...

Under Review: The Avengers are assembling!  The San Francisco 49ers are getting a lot more players back from injured reserve. Christian McCaffrey is back, Jauan Jennings is back, Jake Moody is back. Everything the 49ers want is on the table before them, and now it's up to Kyle Shanahan and Brock Purdy to see if they can go and take it. Get delicious meals sent right to your door with Factor: Head...

Updating the Niners' playoff picture The San Francisco 49ers sit at 11th right now in the NFC, but their playoff chances are actually a lot better than they appear. We break down what happened in Week 9 and look ahead to San Francisco's path to the postseason. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5888573/2024/11/04/49ers-predictions-nfl-midseason-2024/ Get delicious meals sent right...

Diagnosing the 49ers issues in the 4th quarter The San Francisco 49ers have struggled in the fourth quarter in 2024. What are the issues that keep biting them in the ass, and how can they fix them going forward? Plus, we look at what to watch for with the Niners on a bye why Rob "Stats" Guerrera thinks the offense will be better even if Christian McCaffrey doesn't come back from injury. CHECK OUT...

The offense could be WAY better in the second half The San Francisco 49ers offense hasn't hit on all cylinders in the first half of the year, but there's reason to believe we'll see the old offense return soon - and not just because of Christian McCaffrey. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5885382/2024/10/30/the-nfls-current-playoff-picture-plus-anthony-richardson-as-latest-young...

Is Brock playing for his contract in the final 9 games of the season? San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy will be able to get a new contract after the season - but does that new contract depend entirely on what he does in the last 9 games of the regular season? Plus, are there enough vocal leaders on this team that can hold players accountable for poor habits during the week? Rob "Stats" Guerrera a...

49ers in Five: Proof that Kyle Shanahan is going to adjust the rest of the season The San Francisco 49ers have been VERY good under Kyle Shanahan after the bye week, and if this season is no exception his team will win double-digit games and get back to the playoffs. Plus, one big name emerges in 49ers trade rumors and multiple players get in the Halloween spirit. One Thing to Read: https://t.co/f...

Why the 49ers are about to DOMINATE in the second half The San Francisco 49ers face plenty of questions in the second half of 2024, but Rob "Stats" Guerrera says there's one thing you can't argue with - Kyle Shanahan knows what he's doing after the bye week. In his career, Shanahan has won 70% of his games after the bye, which could mean good things for this team going forward. Throw in the return...

Kyle Shanahan is primed for a BIG second half San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan told KNBR yesterday that he saw signs from his team that they are ready to take off in the second half of the year. Plus, how active will the 49ers be before the trade deadline, and why he loves Halloween. Also, tragic news hit the 49ers this week with the death of Mooney Ward's 23 month old daughter. One Thing t...

Do the 49ers have another winning streak in them? The San Francisco 49ers are riding high after dispatching the Dallas Cowboys. Just how excited should fans be? Jason Aponte and Steph Sanchez break it down, react to the terrible new about Mooney Ward's daughter, and throw out some trade ideas a week before the deadline. CHECK OUT UNCOMMON GOODS: To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.c...

Kyle Shanahan updates CMC & Greenlaw timelines San Francisco 49ers Head Coach Kyle Shanahan updates the status of both Christian McCaffrey and Dre Greenlaw yesterday, including when each could make their return to play. Plus, get the latest on all the other injuries coming out of the Cowboys game and the schedule for the bye week. One Thing to Read: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5879057/2024/10...

Under Review: How the 49ers beat the Cowboys The San Francisco 49ers beat the Dallas Cowboys by getting back to throwing the ball shorter down the field in the second half, running after the catch, and gashing the defense on the ground. We go drive by drive through the game to tell you what went right and wrong - and what sticks moving forward. CHECK OUT UNCOMMON GOODS: To get 15% off your next gi...

49ers in Five: Brock Purdy's 2nd half adjustment vs. Cowboys San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy says he made a conscious decision to change his game after halftime that led to the 49ers 30-24 win over the Dallas Cowboys. Hear from Brock, Kyle Shanahan, and Fred Warner after the victory. Also congratulations to George Kittle who etched his name further into 49ers history with a great performance on...

Instant Reaction: 49ers hold on and topple Cowboys, 30-24 The San Francisco 49ers made it scary, but ultimately defeated the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. George Kittle had a MASSIVE game and Brock Purdy turned it on in the second half to keep the Niners' season alive. We react to the good, the bad, and the ugly. Kyle Shanahan almost gave it away, but not quite and San Francisco gets a...

Crossover: The Cowboys simply aren't very good with RJ Ochoa The San Francisco 49ers desperately need a win and the Dallas Cowboys may be the perfect opponent for them to have on the schedule this week. Rob "Stats" Guerrera chats with RJ Ochoa of Blogging the Boys to break down a huge NFC matchup on Sunday Night Football. CHECK OUT UNDERDOG FANTASY: Sign up and deposit for Underdog HERE with promo...

Gold Diggers: Why the 49ers offense will reboot against the Cowboys The San Francisco 49ers have to win against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday night, and Rob "Stats" Guerrera says the offense has adjusted and will be much better this weekend. Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan will have the Cowboys figured out - even if George Kittle and Deebo Samuel don't play. JOIN OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL TO GET ACCESS TO...

How much freedom does Brock Purdy has at the line of scrimmage? San Francisco 49ers QB Brock Purdy made waves yesterday explaining how much he can change things at the line once he sees the defense. People were acting like it was news, but it's actually something we've known for a while. Plus, Kyle Shanahan is on record as saying his QBs can change things - and we have the audio to prove it. One T...

Gold Standard: Reasons to hope that the 49ers can turn it around The San Francisco 49ers need to turn this around against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday Night Football. Fortunately, Rob "Stats" Guerrera thinks there are multiple reasons for optimism against the Cowboys this year. Kyle Shanahan does his best when adjusting to data, and we've now reached the point in the year when he has enough data t...