Season 3
Episode 74
"NBA 2025-26; Ws early big wins; upset losses"
October 31, 2025
- Niners recap: Beat Falcons 20-10 behind defense and a big Christian McCaffrey game; then struggled vs Texans, unable to pressure C.J. Stroud and got schemed by ex-49ers DC DeMeco Ryans
- Injury/state of roster: Brock Purdy out weeks with turf toe (concerns it can flare up); Kittle back; defense banged up without stars like Bosa/Hufanga/Fred Warner, exposing run D
- Trade: 49ers acquired DE Keion White from the Patriots for 6th
- and 7th-round picks to bolster the pass rush
- Giants preview: Hosts think Giants were dangerous before a key RB injury (“Skatebu”); now expect a narrow Niners win in a possible mini-shootout (predicted ~27–30), with rookie QB “Darts” vulnerable to picks/sacks
- NFC West outlook: Division tight due to bye weeks; Niners projected to finish around 9–8 or 10–7 if they split remaining tough games (Rams revenge spot, Cardinals, Panthers, Browns, Titans, Colts, Bears, Seahawks)
- Purdy management: If season slides, they’d consider shelving Purdy to fully heal; turf toe described as painful, recurring, and limiting push-off
- WR room: Frustration with Jauan Jennings’ end-zone drop and WR1 aspirations; prefer healthy Aiyuk plus “Ricky,” with Jennings best as a third-down/slot/deep-threat role player
- Warriors start: 4–2 with wins over Lakers, Nuggets (OT), Grizzlies, Clippers; blowout loss to Blazers and loss to Bucks (big night by ex-Warrior Ryan Rollins; Miles Turner praised as stretch-5)
- JK breakout and rotations: Jonathan Kuminga starting and playing at All-Star level; young core (Podziemski, Moody) impactful; Al Horford’s spacing cited as unlocking JK; eye on Will “Richards” developing into a stopper with GP2 guidance
- Hot takes/games: “Truth” picks—Saleh will get HC offers if Niners make playoffs (may stay), JK makes All-Star if he averages a double-double; fantasy NBA five: Steph, Anthony Edwards, KD, Draymond, Wemby (SGA as sixth man)