San Francisco 49ers quarterback Sam Darnold (14) throws a pass as the Los Angeles Rams Byron Young (0) tries to defend in the first half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Jan 7, 2024 (AP News photo)

On the 49ers podcast with Augie:

#1 Augie, how important was it for the 49ers to get these two weeks off before they play in the NFC Division game?

#2 The 49ers starting quarterback Brock Purdy got some valued rest as he did not play against the Los Angeles Rams on Sun Jan 7th at Levi Stadium in the one point loss.

#3 49ers back up quarterback Sam Darnold looked good in the support role throwing going 16-26, 189 yards and one touchdown. Someone that the 49ers can rely on in case of emergency and from what you saw last Sunday does he look like he can step in at a moments notice.

#4 Augie talk about the job that running back Elijah Mitchell 14 carries, 52 yards and a touchdown. Mitchell did a great job covering for running back Christian McCaffrey who sat out Sunday’s game.

#5 Augie, How do you see head coach Kyle Shanahan getting this team ready for the post season. The goal is to get to the Super Bowl and in past years they came close but didn’t seal the deal.

Augie Musenburg is a San Francisco 49ers podcast contributor at http://www.sportsradioservice.com. Augie is a reporter on KHAI 103.5 FM Honolulu.