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BREAKING: 49ers Plus Minus now has its own feed! The Athletic’s Matt Barrows plugs listeners into the Niners’ locker room, personnel interviews, and the latest news & notes to keep you up-to-date on the 49ers. New Episodes drop every Gameday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
12 Oct 2026 · 34 minNew
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers gigantic victory in Seattle -- how Mike Evans and Brock Purdy squeezed out enough yards and points and the youngest defensive players rose up to take the 49ers to 5-0.
9 Oct 2026 · 34 min
Tim and Matt Barrows preview the 49ers' big game in Seattle on Sunday -- why the 49ers' offensive line and the Seahawks' defensive backs could be the key elements.
8 Oct 2026 · 43 min
Chris welcomes on Matt Barrows of The Athletic, as well as the '49ers +/-' podcast, to discuss impressions from the first quarter of the season, Brock Purdy's growth, how to address weaknesses along the defensive line and Sunday's NFC West clash against the Seattle Seahawks.
5 Oct 2026 · 35 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss how George Kittle, Mike Evans, Siran Neal and other very veteran players led the 49ers' 24-14 victory over Denver and a 4-0 record. Also: Kyle Shanahan passes Bill Walsh in 49ers longevity.
2 Oct 2026 · 20 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the league's six-game suspension of 49ers owner Jed York and $500,000 fine -- how does this change the team's decision-making process, if at all? Also: More injuries, more juggling at DL and WR.
2 Oct 2026 · 36 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss how Mike Evans' situation affects the entire WR corps -- Brandin Cooks, Dante Pettis and the rest. Also, how the defensive line looks for Sunday's game and where Denver is likely to attack.
28 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' victory over Arizona to go 3-0 despite losing several more players. How Brock Purdy is carrying this offense and what the 49ers can do to fill in the injury gaps.
26 Sep 2026 · 32 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the repercussions of Nick Bosa missing a few games with a new calf injury and how the 49ers' defensive line rotation will work on Sunday. Also, how many more injuries can they take?
24 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss yet another 49ers defensive-line injury -- this time it's CJ West going on IR and creating another scramble to get healthy bodies on the defensive line. Also, what's Brock Purdy doing better now than ever?
21 Sep 2026 · 42 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' easy victory over Miami to get to 2-0, including Brock Purdy's near perfection. But more injuries raise the question: Are the 49ers set up to make some big trades?
17 Sep 2026 · 28 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' return to practice after the Australia trip -- what's the energy level going into Sunday's game against the Dolphins? Also, the De'Zhaun Stribling injury and the coaches' trust in Kaelon Black.
14 Sep 2026 · 40 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' return from Australia after their opening victory over the Rams -- which aspects of the game were real and which ones were exaggerated by the schedule and site? Also, what positions are already looking a little thin?
11 Sep 2026 · 45 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' dominating victory over the Rams in Melbourne -- how the plan worked out and other highlights, including Mike Evans, Kaelon Black, Raheem Morris' defense and Renardo Green.
8 Sep 2026 · 30 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' good vibes this week in Australia as they prepare for Thursday's regular-season opener against the Rams, who will be a very late arrival. Also, Barrows describes the mood and food in town.
3 Sep 2026 · 34 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the positive signs about Nick Bosa and George Kittle's availability for the 49ers' opener in Australia and how serious the 49ers are taking this game (vs. the Rams' unseriousness).
31 Aug 2026 · 30 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the mini-surprises and implied logic of the 49ers' initial cut to 53: Decision at left guard? Counting on Nick Bosa to be healthy for Week 1? More IR moves to come?
28 Aug 2026 · 44 min
Tim and Matt Barrows make their predictions for the 49ers' cut to 53 on Sunday -- who will be the most surprising cut? What will they do about all the injured guys? Who are the guards?
24 Aug 2026 · 23 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the ramifications of 49ers owner Jed York's arrest in Ohio and no-contest plea on two misdemeanor counts. Could this lead to NFL punishment or even the Yorks selling the team?
24 Aug 2026 · 37 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the practice returns of George Kittle and Christian McCaffrey as the 49ers race toward the cut to 53 and the Australia trip. But things are still muddled at left guard.
21 Aug 2026 · 47 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the big performances from Kaelon Black, De'Zhaun Stribling and other rookies in the 49ers' preseason victory over the Chargers. Also, thoughts on Jacob Cowing's TD and all the unsettled issues as the cut to 53 approaches.
19 Aug 2026 · 12 min
Matt runs solo for a quick recap of the 49ers vs. Chargers joint practice on Tuesday afternoon.
18 Aug 2026 · 33 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Christian McCaffrey's real calf injury and the unfounded speculation that he's holding in for a new contract. Also, George Kittle's update and what we're looking for in the joint practice with the Chargers.
14 Aug 2026 · 48 min
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the 49ers' preseason loss to the Titans -- why rookies De'Zhaun Stribling and Gracen Halton stood out and why Romello Height still has a ways to go.
12 Aug 2026 · 44 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss all the scuffles and big plays from the 49ers' joint practice with the Titans. Which 49ers players are taking advantage of all the injury absences?
9 Aug 2026 · 42 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss Kyle Shanahan's first press conference since his July 14 car accident -- how he sounded, what he said and what this means for the season.
5 Aug 2026 · 43 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' continued rash of injuries, possible consequences, and how Jordan Watkins, Jack Jones, Jaden Duggar and others seized the opportunity on Wednesday. Plus, when will Kyle Shanahan be full-go?
5 Aug 2026 · 16 min
Matt discusses some updates from the most recent practices, including the return of Alfred Collins and some second-year guys stepping up.
2 Aug 2026 · 35 min
Tim and Matt Barrows get through the latest Emergency Episode -- John Lynch speaks about Ricky Pearsall's surgery, Deebo Samuel's arrival and Kyle Shanahan's progress. Also, what Paraag Marathe's departure means.
31 Jul 2026 · 34 min
Tim and Matt Barrows analyze the highlights and lowlights from the 49ers' first padded practice. Also, a skirmish and Kyle Shanahan's 40-minute appearance.
31 Jul 2026 · 26 min
Tim and Matt Barrows discuss the 49ers' swift move to bring back Deebo Samuel in the wake of further injury complications for Ricky Pearsall. Where does Deebo fit and what does this mean for Pearsall's career?
BREAKING: 49ers Plus Minus now has its own feed! The Athletic’s Matt Barrows plugs listeners into the Niners’ locker room, personnel interviews, and the latest news & notes to keep you up-to-date on the 49ers. New Episodes drop every Gameday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
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