Kyle Shanahan sits down with Greg Papa to preview the 49ers' Week 11 matchup against the Seahawks. Kyle breaks down Christian McCaffrey's impact, Jauan Jennings' role, and why slowing down Kenneth Walker III will be key to San Francisco's success on Sunday.

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss Deommodore Lenior's five-year contract extension with the 49ers and how he can help stabilize their secondary unit for years to come. They also assess how Christian McCaffrey is settling back into his starting role with NFC West rival Seattle looming on the horizon, Later, Matt and Greg Papa revisit the Lenoir contract, dissect his rapid development since joining the organization and explain why he might be the most important piece on the 49ers’ defense this season.

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(5:00) 49ers’ rest disadvantage very apparent this season

(12:30) 49ers being proactive instead of reactive with Lenoir deal

(23:40) CMC usage was higher than initially thought, but he came out of it healthy

(40:00) Lenior's rapid development, how he’s having an All-Pro worthy season

On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss rising concern surrounding San Francisco's special teams woes after more miscues in Tampa Bay. Matt and Jennifer also discuss Christian McCaffrey's 2024 season debut, a welcome sign for the 49ers' offense, as well as Brock Purdy's continued ability to impact the game with off-schedule throws.

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(00:45) Emotions boil over after special teams miscues

(15:00) CMC’s return a welcome sight, especially in the passing game

(25:00) 49ers' defense steps up in final drive but allows some spectacular Baker Mayfield plays

(28:30) Assessing the 49ers' roller-coaster season so far