Matt Barrows on which team San Francisco might want to avoid in the playoffs
Jan 3, 2023, 9:00 AM | Updated: 10:48 am

(Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
(Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joined The Carmichael Dave Show with Jason Ross on Tuesday morning to break down the San Francisco 49ers’ thrilling win over the Las Vegas Raiders, share the latest injury updates on Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell, and break down Brock Purdy’s play during crunch time on Sunday.
Plus: Which team should the 49ers hope to avoid during the opening round of the playoffs?

Topics Discussed:
- Barrows breaks down the San Francisco 49ers defensive performance during Sunday’s win in Las Vegas
- Are there reasons to be concerned about the defense as this team inches closer to the postseason?
- Will Deebo Samuel and Elijah Mitchell return in time for the playoffs?
- Barrows expects to see Samuel and Mitchell in practice this week
- Which team(s) should the 49ers be the wariest of facing in the first round?
- “The Packers… that’s the team I would want to avoid.”
- What did Kyle Shanahan learn about quarterback Brock Purdy during Sunday’s game?
- How crucial has Brandon Aiyuk been to the 49ers’ offense this season?
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