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Matt Maiocco

NBC Sports Bay Area

NBC Sports Bay Area 49ers insider Matt Maiocco and reporter Jennifer Lee Chan bring you comprehensive NFL coverage of all things San Francisco 49ers. Don't miss weekly in-depth interviews with players, coaches, front-office personnel, alumni and fellow media members. Check out all new episodes year-round.

49ers Talk with Matt Maiocco

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' injury crisis and which players will need to step up on Sunday and for the rest of the season. Also, Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to detail what to expect from Isaac Guerendo and break down how San Francisco will defend Caleb Williams and the the Chicago Bears.

Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers' must-win matchup vs. Bears

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan analyze how the 49ers got back to their winning ways against the Bears behind an explosive offense and dominant defense. Matt and Jennifer discuss rookie running back Isaac Guerendo's two-touchdown performance and how the run game will shape up on a short week. Also, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to the 49ers' Thursday night showdown with division rival LA Rams and how San Francisco can get back to .500.

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(1:00) Recapping rookie RB Isaac Guerendo’s impressive performance
(4:15) Ji'Ayir Brown odd-man out of secondary with Hufanga back
(11:30) Injury updates on Guerendo's ankle, OL Ben Bartch's ankle
(17:30) Taking inventory of rest of NFC West Division results, remaining schedules
(21:30) Deommodore Lenoir's surprise team speech, showing leadership
(24:00) Rest of the season is about not spiraling into the offseason

49ers bounce back with blowout win vs. Bears, keep slim playoff hopes alive

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss who can replace rookie running back Isaac Guerendo's production if he can't overcome his sprained foot on a short week. Under the microscope this week, can Deebo Samuel shed the criticism and help the 49ers' offense repeat its high-octane performance vs. Chicago, or will backup Patrick Taylor Jr. emerge from anonymity as the 5th-string running back this season for San Francisco. Later, Matt and Greg Papa discuss how the 49ers' adjust their game plans and practice schedules on a short week and the possibility of linebacker Dre Greenlaw making his 2024 season debut in Week 15 vs. the Rams.

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(1:00) Must win territory, have to play desperation football
(3:30) Deebo a big topic of conversation this week, production down, but big opportunity in Week 15
(13:00) Injury Update – Big three going into this week Guerendo, Bosa, Trent are questionable
(14:00) Runnings back room depth chart
(17:00) If Greenlaw returns there will be a boost in the stands and on the field
(27:00) 18 teams in the NFL run Kyle’s offense now

Can the 49ers keep their postseason hopes alive in crucial NFC West matchup vs. Rams?

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan analyze how the 49ers' season-long struggles finally caught up to them in their disappointing Week 15 loss to the Rams. With the 2024 season fading into the rearview, Matt and Jennifer look ahead to 2025 and discuss how the 49ers can contractually remain contenders. Pride is on the line for many 49ers veterans to end the season, leading Matt and Jennifer to discuss the controversial news that linebacker De'Vondre Campbell refused to play Thursday and if that incident can bring the locker room together.

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(3:00) Deebo's struggles vs. Rams reflect his season, will he be back next season?

(5:00) Greenlaw's successful return from Achilles injury

(17:30) Something seems off this year, but Shanahan still hasn't lost the locker room

(20:00) How does Purdy's future contract affect Greenlaw, Hufanga decisions next year

(26:00) Fallout from De'Vondre Campbell refusing to enter the game

49ers drop the ball, squander playoff hopes in disappointing loss to Rams

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the 49ers will handle the De’Vondre Campbell situation and why they need to get Brock Purdy’s contract done quickly to have a drama-free offseason.

4:00 – Story about people at a holiday party asking about De’Vondre Campbell

5:00 – How will the Brock Purdy negotiations play out?

6:40 – Breaking down Purdy’s postseason record vs. other QB’s

10:05 – Why 49ers need to get Purdy’s deal done quickly and can’t be like Trent Williams and Brandon Aiyuk situations

12:40 – Big offseason for the 49ers and their wide receivers

14:50 – Ricky Pearsall’s struggles this season

16:20 – What should the 49ers do about Deebo Samuel?

18:00 – Why yards on offense/defense stats are a good measure for a team

24:00 – Red zone stats breakdown

27:30 – 49ers needed Campbell when he refused to go in

31:00 – Story about John Lynch getting mad and coming down to the sideline when he found out

31:50 – Player reactions to what happened / how Campbell left the team shorthanded

33:50 – How will the 49ers handle the Campbell situation?

40:15 – Adding to the 49ers’ “list of wildness” / story about the 2010 season

42:00 – Breaking down Campbell’s last social media post

How De’Vondre Campbell let the 49ers down; expectations for Brock Purdy's contract negotiations

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan analyze how the 49ers’ final three regular season games will affect their offseason plans. With Brock Purdy due for a massive extension and the looming free agency of Dre Greenlaw, Talanoa Hufanga, and Charvarius Ward among others, Matt and Jennifer discuss how the 49ers will prioritize their offseason moves. Later, Greg Papa joins Matt to look ahead to the Week 16 matchup vs. Miami and reflect on Dolphins head coach Mike McDaniel’s time with the 49ers and how San Francisco can carry some momentum into the final stretch of the season.

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(1:00) Reflecting on Mike McDaniel’s time with the 49ers
(8:30) How Brock Purdy’s contract will impact the 49ers salary cap
(16:00) Prioritizing notable 2025 free agents: Banks, Greenlaw, Hufanga, Ward
(21:00) Injury updates: Trent Williams, Isaac Guerendo, Dre Greenlaw and more
(45:00) Comparing the 49ers, Dolphins’ lack of offense this season

How 49ers’ final three regular season games will impact offseason priorities

Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to discuss Mike McDaniel’s offense, Dre Greenlaw’s return, and Brock Purdy’s first meaningful NFL game against the Dolphins. Also, Matt Maiocco is joined by Jennifer Lee Chan and Carlos Ramirez to break down what to expect in the 49ers’ final three regular season games.

Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers' Week 16 matchup vs. Dolphins

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan interview 49ers legend and Miami native Frank Gore ahead of San Francisco's Week 16 matchup with the Dolphins. They discuss why Kyle Shanahan's offense consistently produces successful running backs and why Gore is confident he'd have the NFL's all-time rushing record if he played in it. Matt and Jennifer also evaluate the 49ers' 29-17 loss to the Dolphins, Dre Greenlaw's injury setback, Deebo Samuel being Deebo again and the 49ers officially being eliminated from playoff contention.

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(1:00) Same old story in Week 16 vs. Dolphins with miscues, injuries
(7:20) 49ers must protect Dre Greenlaw from himself after injury setback
(21:35) Is the Super Bowl hangover real?
(25:30) Deebo serves as bright spot in loss
(36:34) Gore on how Kyle Shanahan creates success for running backs
(37:39) Gore confident he'd have NFL's all-time rushing record if he played for Shanahan

Frank Gore on Kyle Shanahan's offensive genius; 49ers officially eliminated from playoff contention

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan remember the iconic 2024 NFC Championship Game last season between the 49ers and the Detroit Lions. San Francisco's 17-point comeback was tied for the largest NFC title game comeback in NFL history. With much less on the line in their Week 17 rematch, Matt and Jennifer discuss how both teams will cope with injuries and what motivates the 49ers with two games remaining after being eliminated from playoff contention.

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(2:00) 49ers OL decimated by injuries
(8:00) 49ers and Greenlaw on same page about shutting him down for final two regular season games
(12:00) Integrity, accountability keeping players focused for final two games 
(35:10) How important are these last two games for Deebo?
(38:00) NFC Championship rematch vs. Lions in Week 17, 49ers' iconic NFL playoff comeback against Detroit

Pride on the line as Lions visit Levi's in rematch of last season's NFC Championship

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the fallout from the 49ers' high-scoring 40-34 loss to the Detroit Lions. They discuss Brock Purdy's elbow injury and status for San Francisco's regular-season finale. Matt and Jennifer also analyze George Kittle's trajectory toward the Pro Football Hall of Fame following another 1,000-yard season, and if he will get a contract extension in the offseason. Also, Ricky Pearsall's breakout performance compares to legendary 49ers' WR Jerry Rice's rookie breakout game on "Monday Night Football." Lastly, 49ers kicker Jake Moody's future with the team is scrutinized after another poor performance.

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(1:00) Brock Purdy’s injured elbow
(11:00) Should Purdy have been out there with 49ers' makeshift offensive line?
(17:00) George Kittle's trajectory toward HOF, offseason contract extension?
(21:00) Ricky Pearsall's breakout game evokes memories of Jerry Rice
(27:00) Does Jake Moody have the yips, will he be on the team next year?

Miscues cost 49ers in shootout loss to Lions

Mindi Bach moderates a discussion with former NFL scout John Middlekauff about the 49ers' upcoming draft. (Episode 29)

29. 49ers: A pre-draft discussion of the 49ers' approach with Mindi Bach and John Middlekauff

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