John Lynch, Cris Collinsworth break down key matchups for 49ers-Bears | 49ers Talk | NBC Sports BA

“49ers Talk” host Matt Maiocco provides the latest injury updates before speaking with general manager John Lynch about San Francisco’s Week 17 matchup vs. the Chicago Bears. Also, NBC Sports’ Cris Collinsworth joins Matt to discuss how Kyle Shanahan has done one of the best coaching efforts he’s ever seen.

(00:31) Maiocco details NFC Playoff picture ahead of 49ers-Bears
(5:55) Lynch shares what part of Brock Purdy’s 2025 season has caught his eye
(7:49) Lynch discusses what made 49ers’ running game click vs. Colts
(13:48) Lynch discusses how Kyle Shanahan’s leadership ability has evolved over the years
(19:05) Lynch looks ahead to what 49ers’ roster could look like in 2026 and shares how his staff is preparing for that
(27:54) Maiocco, Collinsworth discuss 49ers-Bears matchup
(28:24) Collinsworth amazed with the coaching job Shanahan has done this injury-plagued season
(31:49) Collinsworth discusses 49ers’ young defensive players stepping up in Fred Warner and Nick Bosa’s absence

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John Lynch, Cris Collinsworth break down key matchups for 49ers-Bears | 49ers Talk | NBC Sports BA

36 comments
  1. 23:05 I believe the wide receiver room is set for the next few years. Those offensive line needs depth, and the defensive line needs depth, later round picks. The defensive backfield, safeties and corners, need to be targeted as well for depth. Maybe draft another line backer or two for depth as well. This team is super strong, the injuries are the only problem… since 2020!

  2. Question "how have you seen Kyle's leadership qualities evolve" wait let me guess. I pause the video at 14 minutes. Eight seconds "Shanahan has been coaching at a high level"? Could that possibly be part of what he says lol

  3. Didn't realize Chris collinsworth is going to be calling the super bowl. That's honestly really too bad because he's awful😂😂😂. Yeah he's done at six times but holy s*** He's just not good. Much rather have someone who knows the game like Romo calling it

  4. Just amazes me how ESPN & everyone glazing the Bears for all these last minute wins being behind that much especially against good teams this late gonna get you eventually.. & it's funny how noone brings up that GB win they keep going on about GB playing with no Micah & no JLo.. I mean cmon man!! Ya did that ish against Malik f'n Willis.. calm the 'f down a lil.. if Niners would've done that it would've been the they got lucky & escaped narrative js

  5. I love Ricky but he's going to have to stay on the field I know it ain't his fault but he won't get resigned if he can't stay on the field He's missed more games than he's played like I said it ain't his fault He's going to have to do something

  6. Collinsworth really needs a bib and stroller at this point… listening to his broadcasts over the years I feel sorry for him. For a couple decades he would use any opportunity to mention how the 49ers took his 2 SB trophys… these days his broadcasts are a series of play after play of him just being overwhelmed by the gravity of a routine play. "WOWWWW. Just wow (ramble on and on until the next snap)". It's like he is a character who's mission is to tell you just how incredible what were watching is. He should probably hang it up, but I'm worried it might be all he has

  7. Chris is an awesome commentator and was an awesome player! The Niners frustrated his attempts to win the SB, so his great unbiased attitude and analysis is very classy!!

  8. 27:28 This is the problem w/Collinsworth and why he should retire. He's one of those old men trying to cling to relevance with the cold grip of death. Because it's about himself, he thinks this is something A) worth enlightening the peasant Niners fans with what could happen if they win out (DUH!!!) B) thought that any casual Niners fan doesn't already know everything he has said.
    He admitted that he doesn't watch any tape 😅😮😅 his head is really in the clouds. Just terrible commentating on NFL games live, he gets excited during routine plays and starts babbling and you learn a lot about him. He seems really really unintelligent and lazy, way to condescending with his weak-ass non-insights. Please retire
    He just rambles on and on and and adds zero to broadcasts

  9. IF Pearsall can stay healthy. IF Gross-Matos, Okuayinonu and Kendricks (and dare I say Warner) can improve the defense. All season long has been IF IF IF. Reminds me of the SF Giants "torture" years. Pretty fun.

  10. For all these people who think the Bears will continue pulling off these miraculous wins. I say good luck with that. This week they will get exposed. The idea that they can put enough points to hang with the Niners is hilarious! Bang Bang!
    Peace

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