San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor: McCaffrey 201 yards rushing helps defeat Atlanta 20-10

San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) rushes past Atlanta Falcons linebacker Kaden Elliss (55) 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 San Francisco 49ers (5-2) running back Christian McCaffrey ran his first 100 yard game since he did it back in 2023.The 49ers also who were missing a lot of their starters pulled off a ten point win over the Atlanta Falcons (3-3) on Sunday Night Football 20-10.

#2 McCaffrey ran for 129 yards and two touchdowns and had 201 total yards and did it all from scrimmage. The last time McCaffrey had a 200 yard game was in 2019.

#3 The 49ers are in Houston to take on the Houston Texans (2-3). The Texans clobbered the Baltimore Ravens 44-10 back on Sun Oct 5th and after a bye are back to face the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football in Seattle. How do you see this match up in Texas for Sun Oct 26th for the 49ers?

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

 

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 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: 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 David Zizmor: Purdy predicted to be 2025 NFL MVP by CBS Sports

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy calls the signals in practice camp back in Jul 2025. Purdy gets in his first game starting on Sun Sep 7, 2025 against the Seattle Seahawks in Seattle. (AP News photo)

SF 49ers podcast David Zizmor:

#1 The first game of the NFL season hasn’t even started yet and CBS Sports has predicted that the San Francisco 49ers will win the Super Bowl and Brock Purdy will be named the NFL MVP. Is it a stretch where you sit or that doesn’t surprise you at all?

#2 Former San Francisco 49ers quarterback great Joe Montana predicts that Purdy will bounce back in the 2025 season. Montana said that Purdy doesn’t make many mistakes and is careful with the football.

#3 49ers open up against the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at 1:00pm PT. The Seahawks will be starting at quarterback former 49er Sam Darnold. Darnold has signed a three year $100.5 million deal. Being a former 49er is there any advantage for Darnold knowing the 49ers playbook their strategy and will he have any advantage against the defense going into this game? Also in reverse will it work for 49ers knowing what Darnold could do?

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

San Francisco 49ers podcast David Zizmor Aug 20, 2025: Back up QB Jones out with injury; 49ers shopping for a wide receiver

San Francisco 49ers back up quarterback Mac Jones (13) is out with a strained knee and the 49ers have numerous injuries up and down the roster going into week 3 of the pre season (AP News photo)

#1 The 49ers have injuries with four running backs, five of their defensive players are hurt, back up quarterback Mac Jones has a strained knee, and injuries at wide receiver.

#2 The 49ers tried to trade for Philadelphia Eagles wide receiver John Metchie but the Eagles dealt Metchie to the Houston Texans.

#3 How concerning is it to have so many injuries and it’s not even close to opening day yet is there doubt that the 49ers will be ready?

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