Gold Standard: Good news on Bosa and Kittle + How much will the 49ers improve this year?
Sep 2, 2026 · 50m
Summary
Rob and Levin discuss the 49ers' upcoming trip to Australia, noting that George Kittle and Nick Bosa will travel despite injury concerns. They analyze last season's stats, predicting improvements in deep passing, rushing defense, and running back usage, while debating whether Brock Purdy’s interception rate will improve. The hosts also address the lack of Pro Bowl-caliber draft picks and conclude with a lighthearted segment on Keenan Allen’s calm reaction to being shot.
Topics discussed
Culligan Purity workplace water cooler ad
T-Mobile 5G network and multitasking ad
Show intro and host banter
Kittle and Bosa traveling to Australia for game
Preview of next show and Australian travel tips
Vegemite discussion and Jewelers Mutual ad
AutoTrader ad and transition to stats segment
Analysis of 49ers plays of 25+ yards and WRs
Deebo and Mike Evans role and injury radar
Brock Purdy interception rate and deep ball strategy
Rams defensive strategy against 49ers receivers
Defensive line health and interception rate definition
Brock Purdy season outlook and ESPN ranking
Fan demographics for the Australia game
Nissan Rogue and Jewelers Mutual ads
Defensive line availability and Alfred Collins confidence
Mccaffrey touches in 4th quarter and workload
Receiver yardage projections and target distribution
Pro Bowl candidate analysis for 49ers defense
Rushing yards allowed and defensive line health
Graybar and IXL learning platform ads
Offensive line blocking and Mccaffrey timing issues
Story about a player removing a bullet with a screw
Show outro and subscription call to action
Jet lag strategies for international games
Vince Young letter story and mustache comment
Splash Sports Quick Picks ad
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