SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Return of the Empire: Can the 49ers Defense Carry the Offense?

Oct 7, 2022, 4:00 PM

Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers hands off to Deebo Samuel #19 during the first half ...

DENVER, COLORADO - SEPTEMBER 25: Jimmy Garoppolo #10 of the San Francisco 49ers hands off to Deebo Samuel #19 during the first half against the Denver Broncos at Empower Field At Mile High on September 25, 2022 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

(Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers bounced back in a big way in Week 4, taking down the Los Angeles Rams, 24-9. Can the Red & Gold build off this in Week 5 or will they hit another roadblock in Charlotte?

In this week’s episode, JayMarZZ and Amil Fragoso look at:

  • Is the 49ers defense the best in the NFL?
  • The gameplan for the offense moving forward
  • George Kittle’s role in the offense
  • Injury report: Arik Armstead out, Kinlaw unlikely
  • Previewing the Niners/Panthers Sunday night game

Join us every week as Justin “JayMarzz” Marshall and 49ers beat writer Amiliano “Amil” Fragoso break down what they see out in Santa Clara, and share their thoughts on the team throughout the year.

Also, check out Sactown Sports’ Instagram page after every 49ers game where Amil will go live to give his takeaways from each contest.

For full episodes of the Return of the Empire Podcastclick here.

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