San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: If Jones can beat Bucs would 49ers consider him for starter?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) runs off the field at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood after their game against the Los Angeles Rams Sun Oct 5, 2025 (San Francisco Chronicle photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David, 49ers (4-1) quarterback Mac Jones is balling but the 49ers insist there is no quarterback controversy and that first stringer Brock Purdy should be back in the line as soon as he’s available.

#2 Jones could be under center for the 49ers next game on Sun Oct 12th in Tampa Bay (4-1). Jones has been effective as the back up quarterback and has help lead San Francisco to multiple wins. His last outing Jones against the Los Angeles Rams was 33-49, 342 yards, and threw for two touchdowns.

#3 Next up for the 49ers on the road in Tampa Bay. The Buccaneers are rolling they have won four of their last five games. Their last game they edged the Seattle Seahawks 38-35. Do you see this game as the 49ers biggest test so far this season?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers Pineiro punches one through in OT for 26-23 win over Rams

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (18) puts one up through the uprights for a 41 yard field goal with 5:51 left in overtime to defeat the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood on Thu Oct 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 David, talk about how valuable kicker Eddy Pinerio is for the San Francisco 49ers (4-1) hitting that 41 yarder to get them the three point lead at 5:51 against what was a true rivalry in beating the Los Angeles Rams (3-2) in overtime on Thursday Night Football?

#2 San Francisco quarterback Mac Jones kept things as close as he could under center throwing 33-49, 342 yards, and two touchdowns. Jones looks like he could start somewhere in the NFL if he gets that opportunity?

#3 Next up for San Francisco the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa Bay on Sun Oct 12. The Bucs played a close game against the Philadelphia Eagles losing 31-25. The Bucs with a respectable record at 3-1. How do you see that contest?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts after every home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers-Rams kick off for Thursday Night Football at SoFi

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan (left) prepares his team against the Los Angeles Rams at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday Night Football on October 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How did Jacksonville’s defense exploit the absence of 49ers DE Nick Bosa, and can San Francisco adjust to compensate in their next game and now Ricky Piersall, Jauan Jennings, and Brock Purdy are out with injuries for Thursday night.

#2 Given the pregame accusations of “legal signal‑stealing” from Robert Saleh, how might both teams manage their communication, audibles, and pre‑snap adjustments?

#3 Which offensive strategy was more effective — Jacksonville was leaning heavily on the run game from running back Travis Etienne or San Francisco pushing through the air via McCaffrey and short passes — given each defense’s strengths?

#4 Get your thoughts as 49ers get ready for Thursday Night Football in Los Angeles against the LA Rams.

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Jaguars first half defense holds back 49ers in 26-21 win

Jacksonville Jaguars Parker Washington returns a punt against the San Francisco 49ers punter Thomas Morstead (7) and Isaac Guerendo (31) during second half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Sep 28, 2205 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The Jacksonville Jaguars defense held off the San Francisco 49ers offense for much of the game on Sunday to get their third win of the season defeating the 49ers in Santa Clara 26-21.

#2 It was the return of 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy who threw 22-38 for 309 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions. In spite of his efforts the 49ers fall by a touchdown for their first loss of the season.

#3 Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence was 21-31 for 174 yards and a touchdown. It was the second quarter when Jacksonville scored 17 points that was really the difference.

#4 For the 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey he tallied 49 yards in 17 carries is there still speculation he’s playing with pain?

#5 Next up for the 49ers the Los Angeles Rams long time rival. The Rams won 27-20 defeating the Indianapolis Colts at Indianapolis today. The Rams improve their record to 3-1. 49ers head to Los Angeles for Thursday Night Football on Oct 2 for a 5:15pm kick off how do you see those two teams matching up?

David Zizmor is an NFL analyst for http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers try to make it 4 straight against Jaguars Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy remains out with a turf toe injury and will not play against the Jacksonville Jaguars in week 3 of the NFL season (AP file photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy and wide receiver Jauan Jennings will miss week 3 of the NFL season against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Purdy is out with a turf toe injury and Jennings is out with a shoulder and ankle injury how will their absence impact the 49ers this weekend.

#2 49ers tight end George Kittle and his wife Claire were dragged into a fake quote that got spread on line saying that the subject of Charlie Kirk and politics had no place in the NFL. The quote which Kittle emphasized was fake said that the account that the quote was on makes fake quotes and he hoped the many responses he got from people that they realize that.

#3 The 49ers take on the Jaguars at Levi Stadium this Sunday for a 1:25pm PT kick off. The Jaguars are 2-1 and are coming off a win over the Houston Texans 17-10 last Sunday. The Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 222 yards and touchdown. How do you see this match up this Sunday?

David Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers Pineiro kicks 35 yard FG for 16-15 win over Cardinals

San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro (right) hits a first half field goal against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Sep 21, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers kicker Eddy Pineiro hit a 35 yard field goal to get the 49ers a 16-15 win over the visiting Arizona Cardinals. The win is the 49ers third in a row.

#2 With 49ers key players Nick Bosa and starting quarterback Brock Purdy out with injuries. At 3:15 in the fourth quarter the Cardinals got a safety to take the lead 15-13. But later Pinerio got a shot to kick a game winning field goal at with time left on the clock.

#3 Next up for the 49ers they host the Jacksonville Jaguars (2-1) next Sun Sep 28th at Levi Stadium. The Jags won their last game by a touchdown 17-10 in Jacksonville. Jags quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 20-40 and 222 yards and a touchdown against the Houston Texans (0-3). How do you see the Jaguars and 49ers matching next Sunday?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts after home and away games and on Wednesdays at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Is this Jones’ window to shine and create a quarterback controversy?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) and running back Christian McCaffrey ask each other “Whose the man?” during second half action against the New Orleans Saints at the Superdome in New Orleans on Sun Sep 14, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones subbing for Brock Purdy let it fly in New Orleans with three touchdowns and passed for 279 yards. Was this a great game for Jones or throwing against the Saints who are a struggling team wasn’t the real test just yet for Jones?

#2 Jones had himself a great game of sorts in order to get some real attention if he was to come out against the Arizona Cardinals and have another three touchdown game again could he give head coach Kyle Shanahan something to think about or no matter how great Jones throws Brock Purdy gets back in there at the first opportunity?

#3 David it’s Kyler Murray and the Arizona Cardinals this coming Sun Sep 21 for the home opener for the 49ers. The Cardinals won their first two games beating the Saints and Carolina Panthers would you say this is the Cardinals first real test while the 49ers have beaten the Seattle Seahawks and the Saints how do you see this clash this weekend?

David Zizmor does the San Francisco 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Was it a Big Easy game for Jones because Saints are bad or was Jones that good?

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) threw for three touchdowns against the New Orleans Saints on Sun Sep 14, 2025 at the Superdome in New Orleans (AP News photo)

SF 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Mac Jones’ San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback to the injured Brock Purdy how much confidence and swagger did he show against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday?

#2 Jones threw for 279 yards and had a career high of three touchdown passes, the 49ers receivers are hurt, tight end George Kittle is out, Christian McCaffrey is playing with bad knees the 49ers maintained with a 26-21 win on Sunday.

#3 Next up for the 49ers they have their home opener against the Arizona Cardinals. The Cardinals beat the Carolina Panthers 27-21 Sunday in Arizona. Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray was 17-25 for 220 yards, one touchdown and one interception. How do you see this match up between the Cardinals and 49ers this Sunday at Levi Stadium?

David Zizmor is an NFL podcast analyst at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers no longer in the mood waive Moody; Kittle out six weeks, Purdy might sit out week 2

San Francisco 49ers place-kicker Jake Moody (4) kicks a field goal attempt that was blocked by Seattle Seahawks during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle.AP

SF 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The SF 49ers tight end and third stringer Jake Tonges’ fourth quarter game winning catch set the tone for what’s to come for the 49ers season?

#2 Despite the win the 49ers waived kicker Jake Moody and 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said after Sunday’s game “Obviously, I was disappointed we missed two field goals,” Shanahan said. “Missed one, which is a big miss … the next one, (Julian) Love made a hell of a move … We got to clean up the operation. That one wasn’t Jake, that’s the whole operation. We got to do better.”

#3 Tight End George Kittle is out with a hamstring for a few weeks and quarterback Brock Purdy has a toe and shoulder injury. Shanahan said he was more concerned with the Purdy toe injury than the shoulder injury. Purdy could be possibly shelfed for the game in New Orleans Sunday.

Daivd Zizmor does the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast Michael Roberson: 49ers Tonges 4 yard catch gives SF win against Seattle in opener 17-13

San Francisco 49ers tight end Jake Tonges (88) celebrates with tight end Luke Farrell, center, after a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in Seattle. Lindsey Wasson/AP

SF 49ers podcast Michael Roberson:

#1 What a opener between the San Francisco 49ers and Seattle Seahawks. It was a game that truly said “It ain’t over until it’s over” The Seahawks held a 13-10 lead with 3:24 left but the 49ers Jake Tonges caught a four yard pass from quarterback Brock Purdy to get back the lead for the 17-13.

#2 Earlier the Seahawks scored ten points in the second quarter but just couldn’t hold off the 49ers who scored ten points in the fourth quarter that sealed the deal for them.

#3 The 49ers George Kittle was out with a hamstring injury the 49ers have a number of injuries how much did Kitttle’s sitting out for the rest of the game impact the 49ers.

#4 Christian McCaffrey was in question but the 49ers running back got in the game charged up the offense a bit.

#5 It’s off to the Big Easy New Orleans as the 49ers will face the Saints on Sun Sep 14th at the Super Dome will this be a big for the 49ers or will they be able to handle and pull off a win in New Orleans?

Join Michael Roberson after each home and away 49ers game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com