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Return of the Empire: Fred Warner for DPOY

Oct 3, 2024, 8:42 AM

Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field before the game against the New Engl...

SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 29: Fred Warner #54 of the San Francisco 49ers runs onto the field before the game against the New England Patriots at Levi's Stadium on September 29, 2024 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

(Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

That’s more like it from the 49ers, snapping a two-game cold streak by stomping the Patriots at home. Can they keep their winning ways heading into October? Return of the Empire breaks it down.

On the latest episode of the Return of the Empire podcast, Amil Fragoso and Nate Littlefield react to the San Francisco 49ers’ Week 4 win over the New England Patriots and some of the key takeaways from the contest. They also discuss the latest on the injury front, including what happened to Fred Warner Sunday, and where Christian McCaffrey stands.

Also, are the Red & Gold still in play for Davante Adams? All that & much more on the Return of the Empire.

Other 49ers Topics Discussed:

  • Should Fred Warner be the front-runner for defensive player of the year?
  • Is Jordan Mason the next big thing at RB?
  • What is really going on with CMC?
  • The keys to victory for the 49ers in Week 4
  • Amil explains why a Davante Adams-Brandon Aiyuk trade is unlikely at this point
  • Nate raves about DL Sam Okuayinonu’s Week 4 performance
  • What to expect with the Arizona Cardinals Week 5

Click here to view the most recent podcast.

San Francisco 49ers 2024 Schedule:

Regular Season

  • 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
  • Week 9 Bye Week

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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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