Candlestick Chronicles: A 49ers Pod

Kyle chats about Week 9 NFL action and the games that affected the 49ers, and he discusses when Christian McCaffrey will return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle breaks down his thoughts on the San Francisco 49ers at 4-4 heading into their bye week, thoughts on the trade deadline, why they probably won't make a blockbuster trade, and he gives his thoughts on the upcoming Week 9 slate of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down the San Francisco 49ers' victory Sunday night over the Dallas Cowboys, what they liked about the game, what they didn't, Brock Purdy rough first half and awesome third quarter, why the rookies are trending in the right direction, the importance of 4-4 at the bye and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris discuss the 49ers' improving injury situation, why they should handle business against the Cowboys, potential pitfalls on special teams, getting to 4-4 instead of 3-5, and they give their PrizePicks for the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down the 49ers' injury situation and try to provide context and optimism about why the sky might not be falling (quite yet), thoughts on trading for a receiver at the trade deadline, special teams woes, and then they welcome running back Jordan Mason to the show to talk about the keys to making his big jump, his mindset being behind Christian McCaffrey, and a lot more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris take inventory of where things stand after the 49ers' ugly loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that likely included a season-ending injury for Brandon Aiyuk and a rough performance from Brock Purdy. What it all means, plus the emergence if Ricky Pearsall, Kyle Shanahan's offensive philosophy, how the defense played and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down Ricky Pearsall's return to practice, what his role might be and when he might start contributing, and they preview Sunday's game against the Kansas City Chiefs, why it's shaping up to be a defensive struggle, they offer their predictions, and they give out their Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk rejoins the show to talk about the 49ers' slow start, the origin story of his handshake with Deebo Samuel, comparing this year to others, a Super Bowl rematch with the Chiefs and a lot more. Then they discuss the state of the NFC West playoff race and explain why the 49ers are right in the thick of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris breaks down his initial takeaways from the San Francisco 49ers' uneasy win Thursday in Seattle, battling through injuries, Brock Purdy's performance compared to Geno Smith's, the youngsters on defense coming through, how it could help transform the season and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris talk about the possibility the 49ers will be okay despite Sunday's loss to the Arizona Cardinals and why a season-long turnaround could come Thursday against the Seattle Seahawks. Why things aren't as bad as they seem, how things could turn quickly, and what they're looking for in Thursday's game. Plus, they offer their Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down what's wrong with the San Francisco 49ers following their upset loss to the Arizona Cardinals at Levi's Stadium Sunday. They discuss the 49ers' identity crisis on offense, Kyle Shanahan's play calling, the lack of answers on defense, Brandon Aiyuk's breakout, Brock Purdy's odd evolution, and they offer some initial thoughts on Tom Brady's start to his broadcasting career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is finally back to join Kyle to discuss the San Francisco 49ers’ upcoming game against the Arizona Cardinals, big picture Brock Purdy thoughts as he continues to improve, whether or not the team should trade Brandon Aiyuk for Davante Adams and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses some of the 49ers injury issues that cropped up on the first Week 5 practice report, and gives a take about how the team can resolve a couple of lingering offensive "issues." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle discusses the 49ers' beatdown of the New England Patriots, why the performance matters for the defense, and Brock Purdy's strong day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle is back to preview the San Francisco 49ers game against the New England Patriots, what's on tap for Sunday, trying to figure out how Kyle Shanahan can fix the 49ers' problems from early in the season, match ups to watch for and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Barrows, long time beat reporter covering the 49ers for The Athletic, rejoins the show to talk about the team's biggest concerns during their two losses, the defensive line, injuries, Christian McCaffrey going to Germany for secret treatment, Brock Purdy, Brandon Aiyuk rounding into form and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris break down what went wrong with the San Francisco 49ers' loss to the Los Angeles Rams, special teams mistakes, the issues defensively – and the talent issues they're facing – Brock Purdy's performance, Jauan Jennings big day, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle previews the San Francisco 49ers' game against the Los Angeles Rams, the injuries facing George Kittle and Charvarius Ward during the week of practice, Brock Purdy needing to step up, what's on tap, Prize Picks and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle and Chris are back to discuss how the 49ers will try to overcome their injuries to Christian McCaffrey and Deebo Samuel, why Brock Purdy needs to elevate his game to a different level, the defense's role and thoughts on coordinator Nick Sorensen, and a lot more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chris is back to break down the San Francisco 49ers' loss in all three phases to the Minnesota Vikings including what went wrong on offense (why Kyle Shanahan got out coached by Brian Flores), the defense's inability to get off the field and what it could mean for first-time defensive coordinator Nick Sorensen, and why the special teams continued to be an issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices