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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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