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The 49ers are 3-0, having bested the Rams, Dolphins and Cardinals. Now they face what is likely their toughest test yet in the 2–1 Broncos, who travel to Levi’s Stadium for the 49ers’ third consecutive home game. With injuries already mounting, can Kyle Shanahan’s crew keep pace? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it down in their Week 4 game preview.

It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers move to 3-0, surviving the Cardinals and a slew of injuries to officially claim first place in the NFC West, for now. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from another 49ers win at Levi’s Stadium.

The season-opener in Australia is now firmly in the rearview mirror as the 49ers prepare for their second of three consecutive games at Levi’s Stadium, this time facing divisional foe Arizona Cardinals. Although the 49ers are heavy strong favorites, the Cards still present them with some matchup issues that injuries have magnified. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it down in their Week 3 game preview.

Taking a closer look at the 49ers’ standout win over the Dolphins and who stood out, good or bad. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it all down after a second look at San Francisco’s 35-13 win over Miami.

It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers move to 2-0, dominating the Dolphins like a good team should behind a masterful performance from quarterback Brock Purdy. Rob Lowder breaks down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ home-opening win.

The 49ers returned to Levi’s Stadium victorious from their trip around the world to face the Rams in Australia. They now begin a stretch of three straight home games, the first against the young and inexperienced Miami Dolphins. A new coach, GM and roster give the 49ers a significant advantage on paper. Will it play out like that on the field? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it down in their Week 2 game preview.

Overreaction or not? There’s been plenty of bold statements and takes from the 49ers’ win over the Rams, but not all of them are as ridiculous as they may seem on the surface. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey come up with their overreactions and decide if they’re grounded in reality of truly quality for the realm of hot takes.

It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers made a statement in their Week 1 win over the Rams, beating their division rivals 27-7 in the NFL’s first-ever game in Australia. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ first regular season win.

It’s finally here. Week 1 of the NFL regular season is upon. The 49ers are already in Australia awaiting their divisional foe Rams to make the trip. The difference in travel plans is just one of the many things that separate these two teams in 2026. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break it down in their first game preview of the season.

The initial 53-man roster is set and the 49ers have already begun to make adjustments. As they board their plane to Australia for their Week 1 matchup against the Rams, there’s only one question that matters: Are they good enough? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey take a dive into the 49ers roster and grade each position group as the start of the regular season.

The 49ers on Sunday, along with the rest of the NFL, announced their 53-man roster for the 2026 season. This, of course, is the initial version, which is sure to change after a flurry of roster moves to be made in the coming days, including re-adding two-thirds of their special teams group. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the moves and any surprises along the way.

It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers outlasted the Raiders in Las Vegas to claim a 18-12 victory and put a bow in the 2026 NFL Preseason. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ final exhibition game.

The third and final preseason game is upon us, the 49ers traveling to Las Vegas to face the Raiders on Thursday. It’s a game that may mean the difference between the active roster and a spot on the practice squad, the waiver wire or free agency. Who’s on the bubble? Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the implications for the 49ers’ exhibition finale.

There’s never a dull time to follow the San Francisco 49ers. In the latest episode, Jed York was arrested on Sunday in a local prostitution sting that saw the 49ers owner and CEO jailed for two days and plead no contest to two misdemeanor charges. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the implications, as well as the return to practice for both tight end George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey, which have unfortunately been overshadowed.

It’s Takeaway Time! The 49ers stifled the Chargers enroute to 41-17 win at Sofi Stadium in their Week 2 preseason matchup. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are here to break down all of your thoughts, questions and concerns from the 49ers’ second exhibition game. Let's talk about it!

The 49ers traveled to Southern California Tuesday for a joint practice with the Los Angeles Chargers, who they’ll meet on Thursday for their Week 2 Preseason matchup. By all accounts, Kyle Shanahan’s squad was served a slice of humble pie in comparison to their last practice against the Titans, with both the offense and defense struggling to assert itself against a formidable Jim Harbaugh-led Chargers.

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The Tennessee Titans traveled to Santa Clara on Tuesday to conduct a joint practice with the 49ers at their practice facility next to Levi’s Stadium, where their Week 1 preseason matchup will be played on Thursday. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey react to all the headlines stemming from a heated practice between Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers and Robert Saleh’s Titans, as well previewing the two team’s exhibition matchup.

Training Camp continues to march on for the 49ers as injuries continue to pile up. Amongst the ruckus was an insightful article from Mike Sando of The Athletic, detailing the NFL’s outlook on QB Brock Purdy. The results were encouraging, signaling an appreciation for what the former Mr. Irrelevant has accomplished with Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers. Let’s discuss.

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Well, that didn’t take long. Just three days into 49ers Training Camp and the team is already dealing with a slew of injuries that are impacting the roster. Who’s injured? Who’s stepping up in their place and how will these injuries affect the depth chart moving forward?

The 49ers have officially kicked off Training Camp 2026. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down all the latest news from Santa Clara, to include the latest on possible position battles, standout players so far, injury updates and Kyle Shanahan's recovery from a serious car crash.

With training camp just days away - and after breaking down team expectations on the last episode - Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey now turn their attention toward the expectations for key players on both sides of the ball for the 49ers. Players that will be crucial in the success of Kyle Shanahan’s squad this season and the type of performances they’ll need to move the needle. We'll kick things off with the offense. Let’s talk about it.

We’re on the cusp of training camp for the 49ers, with rookies already reporting and veterans making their entrance next week. For us, this always felt like the start of the grind that is the 2026 NFL season, so Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are establishing their expectations for this year’s 49ers. How far should they go? What is considered success and what is failure this season?

Perhaps the best part of training camp is zeroing on the position battles happening throughout the 49ers roster. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey discuss the hottest contested positions on both sides of the ball, some for starting spots, others for impact roles and even primary backups. Competition is healthy and the 49ers’ 2026 roster is chalked full of it.

We never get a 49ers training camp or a roster cutdown without surprises. Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey offer their own possible scenarios that could become a reality when it’s time for the 49ers to unveil their final 53-man roster, including surprise cuts, those falling victim to the numbers game, as well a candidate that could surprisingly make the roster.

Continuing to analyze the 49ers roster, Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey now turn their attention towards the possible weak links - parts of the roster that may hold them back in 2026. Uncertain or vulnerable starters? Lack of depth? Injury-prone players? Let’s talk about it!

Wrapping up the X-Men two-parter, Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the 49ers' X-Factors of 2026 that could play critical roles in the team’s success this season. Part 2 begins with Rob’s picks on defense and Kyle’s choices on offense. Let's talk about it!

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are breaking down the 49ers’ X-Men of 2026, and by X-Men, we mean X-Factors that could play critical roles in the team’s success this season. Part 1 begins with Rob’s picks on offense and Kyle’s choices on defense. Let's talk about it!

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey look at the 49ers roster from a new angle: Which players are the most critical over the next three seasons? Who goes first? Well, maybe that's obvious, but who goes after that? Age, contracts and impact all matter. Let's discuss!

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey continue their deep dive into the 49ers roster, this time getting creative with a position by position draft of the entire roster. Which group goes first? What goes into that decision? Top end talent? Depth? Let’s talk about it.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey continue their 53-man roster prediction for 2026 with the 49ers defense. Things were pretty straightforward on the offensive side of the ball but defense is where Rob and Kyle’s predictions begin to differ. Quality depth at multiple positions presents a few tough choices. Who makes the cut? Let’s talk about it.

With the Roster Rundown series complete, Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey now turn their attention toward their 53-man roster prediction for 2026. They start things off on offense with plenty of competition and snaps up for grabs among the younger players on the roster. Who makes the cut? Let’s talk about it.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey have reached the final episode of their 49ers Roster Rundown series, culminating in a secondary with plenty of uncertainty. Cornerbacks, led by Deommodore Lenoir, may be settled, unless someone can unseat Renardo Green. Safety is an entirely different matter, with competition for both spots. Oh, and special teams!

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey near the end of their 49ers Roster Rundown series with the reunion of All-Pro Fred and Big-Play Dre. Will the returns of Fred Warner (from injury) and Dre Greenlaw (from the Broncos) lead the 49ers defense to prior heights? Who wins the third spot behind them? Let's discuss.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey return to their 49ers Roster Rundown series with both defensive ends and defensive tackles that form a newly reinvigorated defensive front. Will Nick Bosa and Mykel Williams return to form from injury? What will new addition Osa Odighizuwa bring to the interior? Will the young pups step up? Let's discuss.

Kyle Posey was on the ground at the 49ers' practice facility for OTAs. He and Rob discuss the takeaways from the practice as the team enters their last prolonged break before training camp begins in late July. Who stood out? Let's talk about!

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey discuss the breaking news of their NFC West rival Rams trading for star pass rusher Myles Garrett. Does the blockbuster move put the 49ers even further behind in the NFC West? Let's talk about the ripple effect and where San Francisco now sits in the pecking order.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey keep the Roster Rundown rolling with two position groups that both feature pressing questions - tight end and offensive line. When will George Kittle return? Who wins the competition at left guard? Both groups feature plenty of competition to make the roster, as well.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey continue their Roster Rundown series with what might be the most overhauled position on the roster - wide receiver - led by star free agent addition Mike Evans. Will Ricky Pearsall finally put it all together? Who rounds out the rest of the group with plenty of competition?

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey begin their Roster Rundown series with the most important position in football - quarterback, led by Brock Purdy, along with the running back group of Christian McCaffrey and friends.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the 49ers' newly released 2026 schedule! Rest differential, travel miles, gauntlets and win/loss predictions are all present and accounted for.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey, with the 2026 schedule release looming, talk the rest of the NFC and how the 49ers stack up after a solid offseason.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey break down the 49ers' rookie class and their roles heading into the 2026 season. Starter? Role player? Quality depth or competing for a roster spot? Let's talk about it.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey answer all of your 49ers comments, questions and concerns after the 49ers wrapped up their 2026 NFL Draft class.

Rob Lowder and Kyle Posey are live for their reaction to all eight picks of the 49ers' complete 2026 NFL Draft class. The pair break down every selection, some of the reactions around the fanbase and their fit into the 49ers' roster as rookies.

Kyle Posey and Rob Lowder react to the 49ers' three picks on Day 2 of the NFL Draft, which included another trade back. You'll get the live reaction and our breakdown in the moment, as each pick happened. Check it out on YouTube: @TheStrikingGoldPodcast

Kyle Posey and Rob Lowder react to the 49ers' first-round, which included two different trades, landing them with the first pick in the 2nd round. What options are still on the board? That became the discussion once it was clear the 49ers weren't picking in Round 1. Check it out on YouTube: @TheStrikingGoldPodcast

Surprise! We're on YouTube: @TheStrikingGoldPodcast . Kyle Posey and Rob Lowder answer all of 49ers comments, questions and concerns just days ahead of the 2026 NFL Draft. We're almost there!

Rob Lowder joins John Chapman again on the 49ers Rush podcast for their annual tradition of crafting a 49ers mock NFL Draft utilizing only the players brought to San Francisco for a Top 30 visit. It gets weird, but it's almost guaranteed we'll hear some of these names on draft day to the 49ers.