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Return of the Empire: A rough two weeks for the 49ers

Sep 27, 2024, 6:00 AM

Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, embraces Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Franc...

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Sean McVay, head coach of the Los Angeles Rams, embraces Kyle Shanahan, head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, after a game at SoFi Stadium on September 22, 2024 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

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After a dominating Week 1 win, the 49ers are in a rut, now 1-2 on the 2024 season. Can they turn it around, that’s what we discuss on Return of the Empire.

On the latest episode of the Return of the Empire podcast, Amil Fragoso and Nate Littlefield react to the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 2 & 3 losses and what went wrong against the Los Angles Rams. The dynamic duo also break down the injury bug plaguing the Red & Gold, including the latest on Christian McCaffrey, Deebo Samuel, George Kittle and Javon Hargrave.

Also, what did CMC go to Germany for? All that & much more on the Return of the Empire.

Other 49ers Topics Discussed:

  • Which loss was worse: Rams or Vikings?
  • How can the 49ers replace Hargrave on defense?
  • Did Brock Purdy make a business decision on the Brandon Aiyuk deep pass?
  • Could Deebo make a return to gameday in Week 4?
  • Why is the 49ers defense struggling so much?
  • Amil’s read one the vibes at 49ers HQ right now
  • Predictions for 49ers-Patriots Week 4

Click here to view the most recent podcast.

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Regular Season

  • Sunday, September 29th vs. New England Patriots – 1:05 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 6th vs. Arizona Cardinals – 1:05 pm PDT
  • Thursday, October 10th @ Seattle Seahawks [TNF] – 5:15 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 20th vs. Kansas City Chiefs [SB LVIII Rematch]– 1:25 pm PDT
  • Sunday, October 27th vs. Dallas Cowboys [SNF] – 5:20 pm PDT

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The Return of the Empire podcast is a San Francisco 49ers podcast hosted by beat writer Amiliano Fragoso and producer Nate Littlefield for Sactown Sports 1140. Thank you for reading SactownSports.com. Follow us on Twitter and Google News, and subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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