The 49ers came into Week 8 knowing the Texans' defense was elite, but it was Houston's struggling offense that took over Sunday at NRG Stadium. Heavily scrutinized QB C.J. Stroud executed a sound game plan for the Texans, while 49ers teammates George Kittle and Jake Tonges each caught a touchdown on on national Tight Ends Day to keep San Francisco's comeback hopes alive. San Francisco's offense lacked much rhythm beyond that, and the disjointed display effectively ended in a 26-15 loss, their third of the season. On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down what went wrong with San Francisco on both sides of the ball, which injuries will further affect the 49ers' depleted depth and how they can turn a performance like this around in Week 9 vs. the New York Giants at MetLife Stadium.

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2:00) 49ers start sloppy on both sides of ball
(4:00) Injuries continue to mount for 49ers
(10:00) Deommodore Lenoir breaks interception drought
(17:00) Is this the most injury-ravaged roster in the Shanahan/Lynch era?
(21:00) NFC West Standings check
(24:00) Should Brock Purdy play on artificial turf in his first game back?
(25:00) Is there offensive calvary on the way?

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Matt Maiocco sits down with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan to discuss the team's upcoming Week 8 matchup vs. DeMeco Ryans' Houston Texans. Also, Greg Bethune, father of San Francisco linebacker Tatum Bethune, joins the show to discuss his son's journey to the NFL

1:00 - Intro

10:00 - Kyle Shanahan Interview

31:00 - Greg Bethune Interview

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Eddy Piñeiro leads the NFL in made field goals without a miss through Week 7, but the 49ers kicker's journey to San Francisco has been anything but perfect. Jennifer Lee Chan sits down with Piñeiro, who shares why he chose to play for the 49ers after Jake Moody's release and how close he came to signing elsewhere. Piñeiro discusses how he brings a jolt to the 49ers' locker room, his fast-growing bond with George Kittle and why football was second to his first love in sport, soccer. Also, Matt Maiocco and Jennifer review the midweek list of 49ers injuries and who might start in Week 8 vs. the Houston Texans.

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(4:00) If Mac Jones starts again, why isn't Brock Purdy on IR?
(10:30) Breaking down the mindset of 49ers' successful backups
(16:00) Will Robert Saleh leave for another head-coaching role next season?
(22:00) 49ers injury updates entering Week 8
(28:30) Kyle Shanahan reveals 49ers' identity in 2025
(36:00) Piñeiro discusses journey to playing football despite love for soccer
(37:0) Piñeiro shares lessons learned from pro soccer player father
(38:00) Piñeiro details how 49ers Faithful have inspired him

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Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about San Francisco's Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, and how losing Fred Warner for the season will impact their young defensive players. Also, Jennifer Lee Chan joins the show for an exclusive interview with NBC Sports NFL broadcaster Cris Collinsworth and analyst Devin McCourty to discuss the loss of Warner, Nick Bosa and more.
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(4:32) Shanahan discusses impact of losing Warner for the season
(9:15) Shanahan confident Tatum Bethune can step in for Warner
(12:04) Matt, Shanahan discuss challenges Falcons RB Bijan Robinson brings
(13:12) Shanahan reflects on coming up in NFL with Falcons coach Raheem Morris
(15:27) Shanahan excited to have George Kittle’s versatility back in 49ers' offense (26:45) Jennifer, Collinsworth discuss Kittle’s return in Week 7
(29:06) Collinsworth shares how 49ers can bounce back after losing Bosa, Warner (32:08) McCourty discusses the resilience he sees in 49ers this season (33:16) Matt, McCourty debate expectations for San Francisco with Warner, Bosa absent (39:38) McCourty shares his thoughts on former teammates Mac Jones, Kendrick Bourne

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After a long NFL journey, wide receiver Kendrick Bourne is back with the team who first took a chance on him, and he's beyond grateful for his second 49ers stint. Bourne sits down with '49ers Talk' co-host Matt Maiocco to discuss his path back to San Francisco and how the time away made his return that much sweeter. Bourne details his development over his nine NFL seasons and why he's so happy to be back in the Bay Area. Also, Bourne shares the intricacies of playing wide receiver in Kyle Shanahan's offense and how he values the relationships he has built with fellow teammates like Mac Jones and Ricky Pearsall. Finally, Jennifer Lee Chan and Matt discuss the daunting task of a primetime matchup vs. a surging Atlanta Falcons team and who we could expect to lineup at QB and other key positions in Week 7.

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(4:00) Kendrick Bourne has been a pleasant surprise this season
(10:00) Have the 49ers turned the page from Fred Warner's injury?
(16:00) 49ers' potential strategy heading into NFL trade deadline
(26:00) Bourne details his ‘aggressive’ style of receiving
(29:00) Bourne on Kyle Shanahan’s view of the WR position
(35:00) Bourne breaks down a typical Shanahan passing play
(40:00) Bourne reveals his bond with Mac Jones and Ricky Pearsall
(43:00) Bourne shares what motivates him on and off the field

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The 49ers' health woes continued after San Francisco lost superstar linebacker Fred Warner to a season-ending ankle injury in Sunday's loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. San Francisco responded valiantly, managing to stay competitive throughout the matchup before fading late in the fourth quarter. Baker Mayfield and the Bucs' high-powered offense proved to be too much in the end as the 49ers suffered their second loss of the season. On this episode of '49ers Talk,' co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss the potential ramifications of Warner's season-ending injury. They then detail Warner's impact on the 49ers organization from ownership to players and how San Francisco will feel his loss both on and off the field. Finally, they deliberate if Warner's injury signifies the beginning of the end in what started out as a promising 49ers' season?

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(1:00) Fred Warner's season officially ends
(2:00) Warner's injury might be the most significant injury in Shanahan-Lynch era
(5:00) Warner might be the NFL's best player, the whole league loses when he's out
(8:00) Hard to ignore the similarities between HOF Patrick Willis and Fred Warner
(9:00) If Warner were to retire today, he might already be HOF-worthy
(11:00) Tatum Bethune steps into Warner’s roll - has strong relationship with Dee Winters already
(14:00) Now is the time for these young players to grow up in a hurry
(16:00) Without Warner the expectations of this team might need to be adjusted
(21:00) Mac Jones-Kendrick Bourne connection continues to produce
(22:00) Jennings-Shanahan altercation might be a storyline to continue to watch
(26:00) What is behind 49ers' run-game issues?

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Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about San Francisco's Week 6 matchup vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and how rookie defensive lineman Alfred Collins has made significant strides this season. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to discuss what QB3 Adrian Martinez will bring to 49ers' offense if Mac Jones gets injured on Sunday.

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(10:18) Kyle Shanahan discusses 49ers taking advantage of long week to recharge
(15:41) Shanahan shares the improvements he’s seen in rookie Alfred Collins
(19:37) Matt, Shanahan discuss the intangibles Mac Jones brings to 49ers
(20:38) Shanahan details how Christian McCaffrey’s unselfish play elevates 49ers
(32:45) Greg Papa discusses QB3 Adrian Martinez’s fit in 49ers' offense (37:33) Matt, Papa previews 49ers-Buccaneers matchup
(38:25) Papa believes Baker Mayfield's play will be key to Buccaneers' performance (45:22) Papa details how 49ers’ injuries at key receiving positions have affected the run game (48:39) Matt, Papa discuss where the Bucs and 49ers fit in the NFC hierarchy entering Week 6

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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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