Locked On 49ers - Daily Podcast On The San Francisco 49ers

49ERS SQUAD SHOW: SHOWDOWN IN SEATTLE for a Trip to the NFC Championship

Jan 15, 2026
Get ready for an intense playoff showdown as the 49ers head to Seattle! The hosts dive into tackling issues that could make or break the game and analyze how to stop the Seahawks' potent rushing attack. They discuss the impressive return of Fred Warner and its psychological boost for the team. Key matchups against Seattle's receivers are explored, along with creative play-calling strategies to exploit defensive weaknesses. Tune in for tactical insights and predictions in this critical clash for a trip to the NFC Championship!
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ADVICE

Read Alignments And Key The Run

  • Key the run by identifying which Seahawk back is in and how the OL aligns, then pursue accordingly.
  • Play assignment football: if you can read the alignment and still can't stop it, you shouldn't be in the game.
INSIGHT

Fred Warner's Return Could Shift The Game

  • Fred Warner's rapid rehab and return to practice signals both elite mentality and a real chance to play.
  • If doctors clear him, Kyle Shanahan will use him fully, so Warner's availability materially shifts game dynamics.
ANECDOTE

Warner Played Last Season On A Broken Ankle

  • Eric notes Fred Warner played an entire previous season on a broken ankle, showing history of playing through pain.
  • That precedent underpins belief he might return quickly from this injury.
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