San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: How 49ers will go at Seattle without Kittle in line up

San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle is carted off the field after suffering a Achillies tendon injury in the second quarter shelving him for the rest of the post season. Kittle was injured at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia on Sun Jan 11, 2026 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How will Brock Purdy’s decision-making and accuracy influence the 49ers’ ability to move the ball consistently against Seattle’s defense, especially without tight end George Kittle active?

#2 Can Christian McCaffrey continue his dominant playoff form by making big plays both as a runner and a receiver to help the 49ers control possession and keep Seattle’s explosive offense off the field?

#3 What impact might Fred Warner’s potential return to action have on the 49ers’ defensive performance, and how could his presence alter Seattle’s offensive strategy?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers got both sides of the football working against Chicago; 49ers gearing up for big one with Seahawks Saturday

San Francisco running back Christian McCaffrey (23) charges towards the end zone against the Chicago Bears at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Tue Dec 30, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Dave, talk about the job that San Francisco 49ers (12-4) quarterback Brock Purdy did did under center on Sunday Night Football with five touchdowns, 303 yards passing.

#2 It was a game where the 49ers from start to almost finish controlled the tempo, had both the receivers and the run game working. Their plans to success was well executed.

#3 David talk about the Seattle Seahawks the 49ers next opponent. The Seahawks have won six in a row coming into Santa Clara this Saturday night with a record at 13-3. The Seahawks won their last game against the Carolina Panthers. It’s the Seahawks and 49ers kicking off at 5:00pm in Santa Clara.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: McCaffrey and Purdy could give Bears fits all day Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw for five touchdown passes against the Indianapolis Colts on Monday Night Football Dec 22, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Christian McCaffrey has been a central part of San Francisco’s offense, posting over 1,000 rushing yards and contributing heavily as a receiver, making him a dual-threat that defenses must plan around. How will the Bears’ defense handle 49ers star RB McCaffrey?

#2 Can Brock Purdy and the 49ers’ passing attack overcome Chicago’s pass rush and ball hawking defense?

#3 49ers tight end Goerge Kittle has been a key offensive weapon for San Francisco, and his status or performance could shape how the 49ers attack against the Chicago defense. What impact will 49ers Kittle’s health have on the game?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Ayiuk’s demise didn’t distract the team at all

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk (11) in the first half against the Arizona Cardinals at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Oct 5, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How much is the Brandon Aiyuk situation going to impact the San Francisco 49ers as Aiyuk and the 49ers are headed for a split. Aiyuk had been work for a resolution as Aiyuk has one more year left on his contract and is out on the reserve/left team list and cannot return for the rest of the season.

#2 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said on Rickey Pearsall with a right knee cruciate ligament injury.Peasall caught an eight yard pass during the first play and caught six passes for 96 yards in the 49ers win over the Tennessee Titans 37-24 last Sunday.

#3 Next up for the 49ers (10-4) the Indianapolis Colts (8-6) at Lucas Oil Field for Monday Night Football on Dec 22. The Colts have lost five of their last six games and have lost four in a row the 49ers are catching the Colts in the middle of a slump.

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcasts each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Purdy good enough to get 49ers over Panthers 20-9 despite 3 interceptions

Carolina Panthers defensive end Derrick Brown blocks a pass thrown by San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy (13) in the first half at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Monday Night Football Nov 24, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The San Francisco 49ers (8-4) held the Carolina Panthers (6-6) to just six points how much do you attribute to the 49ers defense in picking up this 20-9 win?

#2 On offense the 49ers got a a touchdown in each of the first and third quarters. Quarterback Brock Purdy didn’t break the scales of most touchdowns in a game but was 23-32 for 193 yards, and was picked off three times.

#3 Next up for the 49ers the Cleveland Browns (3-8). The Browns are coming off a 24-10 against the Las Vegas Raiders (2-9) on Sunday. The Browns with the win over the Raiders snapped a three game losing streak. How do you see this match up between the 49ers and Browns this Sunday at Huntington Bank Field?

Join David Zizmor for the 49ers podcast following each home and away game at http://www.sportsradioservice.com

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers blitzed with loses of Purdy game to game and Williams for rest of season

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy will most likely miss the rest of the season due to turf toe injury. Purdy (right) is seen here speaking with Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) following their game in Houston on Sun Oct 26, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said for the first time that Brock Purdy is most likely lost for the rest of the season due to his turf toe injury.

#2 Purdy has now missed the last five games backed up Mac Jones has stepped in and stepped getting wins and threw for 235 yards and two touchdowns last Sunday against the New York Giants last Sunday.

#3 Dave the Los Angeles Rams are up next Sunday Nov 9th at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara a 1:25pm PT. Besides losing PurdyTalk about the 49ers losing rookie defensive end Mykel Williams and how this will impact their game against the Rams this Sunday?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers take advantage of struggling Giants in 34-24 win at the Meadowlands

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) stiff arms the New York Giants cornerback Andru Phillips in the third quarter at Met Life Stadium in East Rutherford NJ on Sun Nov 2, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 A whole lot better game for the San Francisco 49ers (6-3) after last week’s game in Texas. 49ers quarterback Mac Jones who threw for two touchdowns and over 235 yards passing against the New York Giants (2-7).

#2 The 49ers dominated on both sides of the football in both halves and got some offense on the ground from running back Christian McCaffrey who ran for 97 yards and scored a touchdown. On receiving yards again McCaffrey multi tasking with 67 yards and a wide out touchdown.

#3 Next up for San Francisco the Los Angeles Rams. Although the Rams had won two of the last three games they did lose to the 49ers the last time they met 26-23 at So Fi Stadium on October 2. This Sun Nov 9 the Rams come to Santa Clara to do battle with the 49ers how do you see this match this time?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: White joins 49ers to shore up at defensive end; 49ers try to get back in win column face Giants Sunday

Defensive end Kieon White joins the San Francisco 49ers after playing for the New England Patriots. White will join the 49ers in the Meadowlands Sun Nov 2, 2025 against the New York Giants (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 Was the loss to the Houston Texans last week just a game that could be written off a just a bad week for the 49ers and looked as a turn the page moment?

#2 We talked about quarterback Mac Jones that it was a bad afternoon for him. Was it a matter of the Texans doing their home work studying video on the 49ers or Jones was couldn’t get on track?

#3 The New York Giants the 49ers next opponent have lost their last two game in a row. they dropped their record to 2-6. They’re a struggling bunch do you see any chance that the 49ers could have a tough afternoon with the Giants at Met Life in the Meadowlands on Sunday or should this one be a breeze for San Francisco?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: Not enough offense buries 49ers 25-16; Texans’ Stroud throws for 318 yards

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (10) throws against the Houston Texans pass rush in the second half at NRG Stadium in Houston on Sun Oct 26, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 San Francisco 49ers (5-3) Mac Jones couldn’t get his passes where he wanted them in the end zone. Jones threw 19-32, 193 yards and one touchdown.

#2 Texans quarterback CJ Stroud scored in low or medium numbers but good enough to hold the 49ers back for the 25-16 win. Stroud led the Texans going 30-39 for 318 yards and two touchdowns and threw one interception.

#3 Up next up for the San Francisco 49ers it’s off to the Meadowlands and the New York Giants (2-6) the Giants have lost his last three of their last four games. The Giants took a tough loss on Sunday to the Philadelphia Eagles 38-20. Can the 49ers overcome Sunday’s tough loss next Sunday at Giants Stadium.

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: 49ers hit the road against Texans this Sunday

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Mac Jones (15) can’t get a pass off as the Atlanta Falcons Leonard Floyd puts the pressure on Jones in the second quarter at Levi Stadium in Santa Clara on Sun Oct 19, 2025 (AP News photo)

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 How did San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey’s performance—129 rushing yards and 201 yards from scrimmage—change the offensive dynamic for the 49ers and what does that suggest about their run game moving forward?

#2 Dave, talk about the job quarterback Mac Jones who threw for 17-26 for 152 yards, no touchdown passes and one interception to help the 49ers with a 20-10 win on Sunday Night Football?

#3 The 49ers head to Houston to take on the Texans (2-4) on Sun Oct 26th with a 10:00AM PT. The Texans were beat on Monday Night Football 27-19 by the Seattle Seahawks. Texans quarterback CJ Stroud struggled under center throwing 23-49, 229 yards and one pick. Talk about how you see this match up Sunday with the Niners and Texans.

Join David Zizmor does the 49ers podcast each Wednesday at http://www.sportsradioservice.com