Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

It’s the final episode. David and Oscar fire up their mics one last time and hit you with an abbreviated offseason plan before they ride off into the sunset after a 10-year run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar react to a heartbreaking and frustrating championship game loss. Topics include looking back to the success that was this season despite this one game, how the weakness in the secondary finally bit them, and an offense that never could get it going. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar get you ready for the NFC Championship Game, previewing all you need to know about the 49ers’ third matchup of the season with the Rams. Topics include disguising on defense and why San Francisco makes it so hard to do, the game plans we expect to see from both defenses, whether the 49ers offense will get back on track and put up some points, and Matt Stafford against the blitz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap ANOTHER playoff win, as the 49ers travel into Green Bay and win ugly over Aaron Rodgers & Co. Topics include unexpected special teams dominance, another masterful effort from DeMeco Ryans and the defense, ugly offense from both teams, and the 49ers getting the win while checking very few of the boxes in their typical formula for success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ Divisional Round matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Topics include Green Bay’s suspect run defense, how Rodgers carved up San Francisco’s secondary in Week 3 and what needs to change to prevent it from happening again, and the 49ers’ formula for victory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a tense and sloppy Wild Card win in Dallas. Topics include the 49ers formula in full effect early on, San Francisco’s diverse run game, Jimmy’s Jekyll-and-Hyde performance, and another standout effort from the defensive line that kept Dak uncomfortable all game long. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for playoff football! David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ Wild Card matchup with the Cowboys. Topics include whether San Francisco’s secondary will finally be exposed, the play of Dak Prescott and where he likes to attack, vulnerabilities in the Cowboys defense, and how the 49ers offense matches up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a wild end to the regular season with the 49ers coming back from 17 down to beat the Rams and get into the playoffs. Topics include a disastrous start, what changed that allowed the 49ers to get back in it, Jimmy G coming up big when it mattered, a standout performance from the 49ers receiving corps, and how the D-line took over after San Francisco couldn’t stop the pass in the first half. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ play-in game against the Rams in the regular season finale. Topics include which run game we’ll see from the 49ers this week, whether the Rams will adjust on defense and use more single-high looks, Matt Stafford being the Matt Stafford he’s always been, and season milestones in striking distance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a much-needed win as the 49ers handle business against the Texans. Topics include Trey Lance’s performance, DeMeco Ryans continuing to scare opponents out of attempting deep shots, the return of Davis Mills’ turnover-worthy plays, and where the 49ers sit in the playoff picture as we enter the final week of the regular season. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar offer some quick thoughts on the loss against the Titans in what might end up being the end of the Jimmy Garoppolo era in San Francisco before previewing a must-have game against the Texans. Topics include the full Jimmy G experience in Tennessee, what improvement we should expect from Trey Lance if he gets the start, Davis Mills and his recent stretch of play, and whether the Texans should look to use more max protect against the 49ers defense. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a comfortable home win over the Falcons that all but secures the 49ers’ playoff future. Topics include a standout performance from the defense led by the front four, the Falcons doing San Francisco a solid by waiting so long to start throwing deep, an efficient performance from the offense, and the one thing that Deebo Samuel can’t do. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview a game that the 49ers must (and should) have against the Falcons to keep those playoff odds strong. Topics include what to make of Atlanta’s not-so-terrible 6-7 record, the problems (or lack thereof) presented by the Falcons defense, the unique weapons that are Kyle Pitts and Cordarrelle Patterson, checking in on Matt Ryan, and our favorite made-up punt style. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar react to the roller coaster of emotions that was San Francisco’s OT win in Cincy. Topics include standout performances from George Kittle and Nick Bosa, Zac Taylor trying to out-49ers the 49ers early, the 49ers offense struggling right up until the end, another up-and-down day from Jimmy G, and a rough day for San Francisco’s rookie CB. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview what could be a sneaky shootout in Cincy. Topics include the emergence of Joe Burrow, whether the 49ers secondary will be able to match up with JaMarr Chase and Tee Higgins, asking if we’ve been too hard on the 49ers’ offense, and what’s changed for them over the past six weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar talk through a chaotic and wildly frustrating loss to the Seahawks. Topics include not being able to rely on the run game again, the better QB ultimately winning the game, not capitalizing on Seattle mistakes (again), and an awful offensive showing in the second half. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar preview a trip to Seattle that feels a little different than previous seasons. Topics include how to attack a struggling Seattle defense, what the 49ers can do to combat a depleted linebacking corps, Eric Eager’s recent article on the value of perfectly blocked run and pass plays and how that relates to the 49ers’ recent resurgence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar recap a huge win over the Vikings that puts the 49ers firmly back into the playoff picture. Topics include another dominant rushing performance, overcoming the end to Jimmy Garoppolo’s hot streak, capitalizing on Kirk Cousins’ mistakes, and looking ahead to the final month-and-a-half of the season. tickpick.com/rivals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

BORTLES! David and Oscar recap a dominant 49ers win in Jacksonville. Topics include the Jaguars being who we thought they were, their defense almost putting up a fight, Shanahan finding a balance to feature his best playmakers, Jimmy Garoppolo’s performance in the shotgun, and the continuing roller coaster that is San Francisco’s playoff push. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

David and Oscar get you ready for a game the 49ers SHOULD win as they attempt to claw back to .500 in Jacksonville. Topics include Trevor Lawrence’s performance and his lack of help, a surging Jacksonville pass defense, and an interview with Joe Fann, host of the Bet to Wynn podcast and formerly of 49ers.com and NBC Sports Northwest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices