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John Cashman, Tim Cashman and Brian Caynan break down every 49ers game: keys to victory, stars of the game, where the team needs to improve, and a preview of what’s next. New episodes every week of the season.

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  • 5-0! 49ers Beat Seattle in a Thriller — Mike Evans Is UNSTOPPABLE.

    5-0! 49ers Beat Seattle in a Thriller — Mike Evans Is UNSTOPPABLE.

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    5-0. Undefeated. And the Seattle Seahawks just learned that these 49ers aren’t going anywhere.
    It’s Victory Tuesday on Niners Talk, and John, Tim and Brian are celebrating one of the most satisfying wins of the season — a thrilling 32-29 victory over the defending champion Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.
    And what a game it was.

    The 49ers survived turnovers, injuries, questionable officiating, a disastrous third quarter and a Seattle comeback that threatened to derail their perfect season. But when the game was on the line, Brock Purdy turned to Mike Evans — and the future Hall of Famer delivered.

    Evans took over the fourth quarter with three spectacular catches on a 74-yard touchdown drive, including a ridiculous back-shoulder grab against tight coverage. Brandin Cooks finished the drive with a clutch touchdown, Christian McCaffrey and Keon Black helped establish the running game late, and Eddy Piñeiro delivered the go-ahead field goal.

    But this victory wasn’t just about the offense.
    San Francisco’s defense put together its most impressive performance of the season. Renardo Green intercepted Sam Darnold twice, Grayson Halton forced a fumble and recovered it for a touchdown, and the defensive front recorded five sacks despite missing key players.

    The guys discuss Raheem Morris’s increasingly aggressive defensive schemes, the emergence of the 49ers’ young defenders, and why this defense might be even better than anyone expected.

    Of course, it wasn’t all sunshine and rainbows.

    Dre Greenlaw was ejected after a heated sideline confrontation, Deebo Samuel suffered a hamstring injury, Jacob Cowing muffed a punt, and the offense struggled against Seattle’s ferocious defensive front. The crew also debates the controversial Cooper Kupp fourth-down spot that left Seahawks fans furious.

    And with the receiving corps getting thinner by the week, John has a proposal: Should the 49ers trade a first-round pick for Garrett Wilson? Or is bringing Jauan Jennings home the smarter move?

    Plus, the magic Niners hat improves to 5-0, Tim brings the swagger to his Seattle coworkers, the guys hand out their stars of the game, another round of Niners Trivia gets competitive, and Dogs and Cats Living Together, Mass Hysteria returns with another week of NFL insanity.

    Then it’s on to Monday Night Football against the Washington Commanders. Can the 49ers contain Jayden Daniels, establish the run and move to 6-0?
    Five games. Five wins. And the 49ers just took down the defending champs in their own building.
    Niners Nation, enjoy this one. You’ve earned it.
    Full Episode Notes →: 5-0! 49ers Beat Seattle in a Thriller — Mike Evans Is UNSTOPPABLE.

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Game Reviews

Every game broken down after the final whistle: what worked, what didn’t, and our Stars of the Game.

Keys to Victory

A preview of the next opponent and the matchups that decide it, on offense, defense and special teams.

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From New Orleans to Buffalo to Miami, we travel to watch the Niners in person and bring back the view from the stands.

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