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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

Star 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is off to a hot start offensively this season, showing shades of his 2023 AP Offensive Player of the Year campaign. McCaffrey sits down with Matt Maiocco to discuss a plethora of topics, such as learning route-running from his Super Bowl-winning father, identifying the most valuable asset in professional football and describing how George Kittle helps bring "fun" back into the game. Also, Jennifer Lee Chan stops by to update the 49ers' lengthy injury list and preview the potent Buccaneers offense San Francisco will face in Week 6, led by quarterback Baker Mayfield.

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(3:00) 49ers and Bucs are very similar opponents
(7:00) Malik Mustapha returns from ACL surgery
(10:00) 49ers' lengthy injury updates
(28:00) Christian McCaffrey 1-on-1 interview
(34:00) Was CMC pressured to be receiver like dad?
(39:00) CMC describes benefits of "competitive stamina"
(41:00) CMC details the most valuable assets in football
(43:00) CMC pinpoints 49ers' elite leadership structure, from staff to players
(45:00) CMC describes how George Kittle brings "fun" to football

 
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Christian McCaffrey exclusive: 49ers star states 'feelings don't matter'

Matt Maiocco shares the 49ers’ injury update before sitting down with Greg Papa to recap San Francisco’s thrilling 26-23 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday night at SoFi Stadium and discuss how the victory can set the tone for the rest of the season.
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(2:25) Matt shares 49ers’ postgame injury updates
(5:03) George Kittle not likely to be available Week 6
(6:10) Matt recaps 49ers’ thrilling 26-23 overtime win
(11:30) Matt, Greg Papa break down 49ers’ road win over Rams
(15:30) Papa impressed with Mac Jones’ toughness, playmaking
(19:23) Papa credits Kyle Shanahan’s game plan for Week 5 win
(21:28) Matt, Papa evaluate 49ers’ game-winning defensive stop (27:07) Matt, Papa discuss Alfred Collin’s impressive performance vs. Rams

 

 
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Greg Papa dissects shorthanded 49ers’ improbable 26-23 OT win over the Rams

An injured 49ers squad defied the odds and dug deep for a 26-23 overtime win over the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday at SoFi Stadium. Backup quarterback Mac Jones delivered his third win in three starts despite laboring through pain all game. Kyle Shanahan managed a very limited and at times inexperienced San Francisco squad, and rookies produced when their numbers were called. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how the 49ers have set themselves up well in the division with an undefeated start, and if a character-defining win like tonight can catapult them to their larger goals despite the early adversity they've experienced thus far.

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(1:30) On paper, 49ers had little chance to win
(3:00) Mac Jones labors through injuries
(4:30) Jones-Bourne connection on full display
(10:30) Where does this rank among Shanahan's best coaching jobs?
(20:00) 49ers' O-line holds up against one of the NFL's best
(26:00) 49ers set themselves up nicely in West
(29:00) Is there a QB controversy in SF?

 
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49ers remain atop NFC West after Mac Jones' gutsy performance vs. Rams

John Lynch joins Matt Maiocco to break down the 49ers' first four games of the 2025 NFL season, from how San Francisco's rash of injuries affect his front-office priorities to some of the more positive on-field developments during their resilient start. Jennifer Lee Chan also joins Matt to preview the 49ers' Week 5 matchup vs. the NFC West rival Los Angeles Rams this Thursday at SoFi Stadium, and points out an area of vulnerability San Francisco could expose on a short week against a very potent opponent.

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(1:00) Quick turnaround week vs. Rams
(3:00) 49ers still banged up at two key positions
(6:00) Stats offer different perspective on 49ers' struggling pass rush
(10:00) Rams' defensive line set up to show out in prime time
(17:00) Is it too risky to play injured Brock Purdy again?
(25:00) Area of vulnerability 49ers can take advantage of vs. Rams
(26:00) John Lynch 1-on-1 interview

 
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John Lynch evaluates 49ers' up-and-down start to 2025 NFL season

An afternoon of errors resulted in the 49ers' first loss of the 2025 NFL season Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Despite a second-half comeback attempt, San Francisco couldn't overcome its four turnovers. Brock Purdy's looked shaky in his return from injury after missing the last two weeks with turf toe. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss how a subpar performance from all three phases contributed to the 49ers' first defeat. Matt and Jennifer also address the curious postgame exchange between 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh and Jaguars coach Liam Coen as the topic of sign-stealing could be a season-long storyline.

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(1:00) Thursday night matchup vs. Rams gives 49ers chance to turn the page quickly
(4:00) Brock Purdy looked out-of-sync, but dropped passes didn't help
(6:00) Is the lack of takeaways or red-zone woes the bigger concern?
(15:00) Nick Bosa’s gravity on field and locker room noticeably missed in one game without him
(21:00) The defensive line will need to step it up
(31:00) Robert Saleh vs. Liam Coen sign-stealing saga

 
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Costly mistakes plague 49ers in first loss of 2025 NFL Season

Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about San Francisco's Week 4 matchup vs. the Jacksonville Jaguars and also discusses Nick Bosa’s season-ending ACL injury. Greg Papa joins Matt to discuss defensive coordinator Robert Saleh’s comments about the Jaguars’ signal stealing and Brock Purdy returning from injury.

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(7:17) Kyle Shanahan discusses 49ers’ gritty wins to start 2025 NFL season
(10:46) Shanahan shares reaction to Eddy Piñeiro’s winning kick vs. Cardinals
(11:40) Shanahan recalls ‘stages of grief’ after Nick Bosa’s injury
(15:15) What makes Bryce Huff such a great fit for Robert Saleh’s scheme?
(25:52) Why Shanahan believes Week 4 matchup vs. Jaguars is ‘must-win’ for 49ers
(29:04) Greg Papa discusses Saleh’s comments regarding Jaguars’ signal stealing
(38:00) Matt, Papa discuss Brock Purdy returning from injury in Week 4
(42:27) Can a Purdy-led offense pick up the slack for the 49ers' defense after Bosa’s season-ending injury?

 
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Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers' Week 4 matchup vs. Jaguars, Brock Purdy returns from injury

Despite their undefeated status, the Nick Bosa-less 49ers must persevere as the Jacksonville Jaguars visit Levi's Stadium this Sunday. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss who will step up in Bosa's place and how San Francisco can adapt in other injury-bitten position groups. Plus, Matt and Jennifer detail how Demarcus Robinson will integrate back into the fold and how it affects the receiving corps. Finally, the nominees for the Pro Football Hall of Fame's Class of 2026 have been announced, and Matt and Jennifer choose the most outstanding former 49er candidates.--(1:00) 49ers' undefeated record a nice surprise given injuries

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(3:00) Why are the 49ers always injured?
(8:00) Who will step up on D-line without Nick Bosa?
(11:00) Two wide receivers sit out of Wednesday practice
(18:00) Demarcus Robinson returns from suspension
(31:00) Notable 49ers names from HOF nominees

 
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49ers take next-man-up mentality into Week 4 vs. Jaguars

The 49ers have endured a rash of injuries to star players to start their season, and that list grew emphatically by one more player Monday morning following the news that defensive end Nick Bosa reportedly will have to undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn ACL. On this emergency episode of '49ers Talk,' Matt Maiocco is joined by Carlos Ramirez to discuss the fallout from this massive injury. How will the 49ers proceed, who will step-up in place of the former NFL Defensive Player of the Year, can San Francisco bring in reinforcements externally and will that change their current strategy of roster-construction? Matt and Carlos tackle these tough questions as the undefeated 49ers must find answers just three weeks into the NFL regular season.

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(1:00) Third time Nick Bosa has sustained a torn ACL
(2:30) Losing Bosa is not just a loss on the field, but also with his leadership
(5:00) Will the 49ers dip into the trade market to replace Bosa?
(10:00) Will the 49ers pivot from their current strategy of building depth with youth?
(12:00) This situation is similar to the Loins losing Aidan Hutchinson last season

 
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Emergency Podcast: 49ers DE Nick Bosa reportedly out for remainder of season with torn ACL

The 49ers' home opener against the Arizona Cardinals brought plenty of twists and turns as San Francisco emerged victorious to maintain its undefeated start with a thrilling 16-15 win. Kicker Eddy Piñeiro's game-winning field goal and Mac Jones' clinical two-minute drive got the 49ers over the hump in a gutsy win, improving San Francisco to 3-0 in the 2025 season. The win didn't come without its costs as star defensive end Nick Bosa exited the game with an apparent knee injury. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the 49ers' courageous victory, Bosa's injury and how San Francisco's alleged weakness in depth has turned into their strength as they now sit atop the NFC West standings.

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(1:00) Uncommon scoreline, but 49ers are making these kinds of win common
(3:00) Nick Bosa injury update
(6:00) Eddy Piñeiro delivers in the clutch
(10:00) Mac Jones seems to rise to the occasion
(12:00) 49ers' defense is putting the team on their back
(30:00) Robert Saleh has been the key to unlocking 49ers' defense

 
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Eddy Piñeiro's game-winning field goal powers 49ers' gritty win over Cardinals in home opener

Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 3 matchup vs. the Arizona Cardinals and discuss how Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges have stepped up after injuries to George Kittle and Kyle Juszczyk. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to breaks down how 49ers’ improved speed on defense can contain Kyler Murray.

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(6:19) Kyle Shanahan dissects Mac Jones’ Week 2 performance vs. Saints
(10:08) Shanahan shares how Christian McCaffrey is 49ers’ consistent weapon
(12:10) Shanahan impressed with how Luke Farrell and Jake Tonges have stepped up
(14:14) Shanahan discusses Mykel Williams’ versatility in pass game and third down
(18:12) What growth has Shanahan seen in Robert Saleh after return?
(25:10) Greg Papa shares key matchups vs. Arizona
(29:12) Matt and Greg discuss 49ers’ banged-up offensive line
(32:44) Can 49ers’ improved speed on defense contain Kyler Murray?

 
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Kyle Shanahan previews 49ers' Week 3 matchup vs. Cardinals, Mykel Williams’ versatility on defense

Matt Maiocco sits down with "Check The Mic" co-host Steve Palazzolo, formerly of PFF, to break down where the 49ers' offensive line actually stacked up against the rest of the NFL. Also, Matt and Steve discuss which analytics could play a role in the Brock Purdy contract extension negotiations and why Kyle Shanahan's system strengthens some of those numbers. Then, Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with NFL Network's Stacey Dales to identify which position group the 49ers could draft with the No. 11 pick -- and their answer might surprise you.

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(1:00) The busiest time of the NFL offseason is now
(3:00) Where does Brandon Aiyuk’s recovery stand?
(4:30) Gauging the 49ers' Davante Adams interest
(33:00) Palazzolo believes Shanahan's scheme makes 49ers' O-line look better
(41:00) How Purdy’s stats could be used in his contract negotiations
(45:00) Can Warren or Loveland take over Kittle's blocking load?

 
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Analyzing Brock Purdy negotiations and 49ers' O-line; Peeking behind curtain of PFF's grading system

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