October 20th, 2026

Matt Barrows: The 49ers are already working the phones ahead of trade season

Name: Matt Barrows: The 49ers are already working the phones ahead of trade season
Uploaded: 2026-10-20T12:18:19-07:00
Duration: 23 min 40 s
Description: The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joins Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk 49ers football after San Francisco’s 6–0 start. Is the NFC West already the Niners’ to lose? The crew discusses the team’s injuries, potential moves before the trade deadline, the defense’s aggressive play, and questions around kicking and punt returns.

The Athletic’s Matt Barrows joins Carmichael Dave and Jason Ross to talk 49ers football after San Francisco’s 6–0 start.

Is the NFC West already the Niners’ to lose? The crew discusses the team’s injuries, potential moves before the trade deadline, the defense’s aggressive play, and questions around kicking and punt returns.