49 Karats Podcast: a 49ers podcast

I've decided to take a break from the 49Karats Podcast for the 2026 season.

49K Pod 2026 Season Announcement

The 49ers’ season comes to a crushing end in Seattle.In a Divisional Round matchup that never felt competitive, the Seahawks controlled the game from start to finish and handed the 49ers a complete beatdown, ending San Francisco’s playoff run earlier than anyone expected.

The 49ers and Seahawks are meeting for the THIRD time this season, but this one comes with everything on the line.Just two weeks after a painful Week 18 loss in Seattle, the 49ers get another shot — this time in the Divisional Round of the playoffs. Seattle enters well-rested off a bye week, while the 49ers are turning around on just five days of rest after an emotional Wild Card win.Steph and KP break down what changes from the last matchup, how the absence of George Kittle impacts the offense, and why the returns of Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall could be massive difference-makers.

The 49ers found a way — again. In a gritty Wild Card win over the Eagles, San Francisco leaned on depth, toughness, and clutch performances from players who had to step up on the biggest stage. Steph and Weston break down all the key performances, highlight the unsung heroes, and vote for this week’s 49K Player of the Week.

The 49ers went into Philadelphia shorthanded, lost another key piece in George Kittle and somehow walked out with a Wild Card upset. Against the odds, San Francisco showed toughness, resilience, and belief to knock off the Eagles on the road.

The 49ers head into the Wild Card round facing a familiar problem: injuries at the worst possible time. With the defense already shorthanded — and major questions surrounding Trent Williams and Ricky Pearsall — the margin for error against the Eagles is razor thin.In this breakdown, Steph and KP dive into the key matchups that will decide 49ers vs Eagles, how the injuries change the game plan on both sides of the ball, and what must go right for San Francisco to pull off a road playoff win.

One brutal loss changed everything. The 49ers’ defeat to the Seahawks cost them the No. 1 seed and dropped them all the way to the No. 6 seed, setting up a daunting road playoff matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.Now the questions are piling up. Tatum Bethune lost to injury. The statuses of key players like Dee Winters, Trent Williams, and Ricky Pearsall are all up in the air. Is momentum gone for good? Steph and Weston take an honest look at the state of the 49ers and discuss how much faith we truly have that they can still get it done.

It all comes down to this. The 49ers close out the regular season against their division rival Seattle Seahawks with massive playoff implications on the line — including the No. 1 seed in the NFC.These matchups are never easy, never clean, and rarely decided early. With home-field advantage, a first-round bye, and momentum all at stake, expect a nail-biting fight to the finish. Steph and KP break down the skey matchups and what the 49ers must do to survive one more battle with Seattle.

The 49ers delivered one of their best all-around performances of the season in their win over the Colts, and several stars made a strong case for Player of the Week honors. Steph and Weston will discuss the biggest takeaways and which performances deserved to be nominated for 49K Player of the Week.