Podcast: Are the 49ers the best team in the NFL after Rams win?

This Sunday features one of the most anticipated matchups of the season. The San Francisco 49ers (8-3) will travel to face the Philadelphia Eagles (10-1) in a rematch of last season's NFC Championship Game. The Eagles are riding a five-game winning streak, while the 49ers have won three straight since stumbling through October. Fans have had the Week 13 matchup circled on their calendars since the schedule was released in May. "We know everybody's going to be riled up for this game, and we just got to stay level-headed and just go out there and play Niner football," wide receiver Deebo Samuel told Kay Adams on Tuesday morning. Any loss leaves a bitter taste, but a playoff loss is particularly devastating. Samuel, who has been to the NFC Championship

(Episode 289) - Brian Renick is joined by Jason Aponte, the host of the Sprint Right Option podcast and also a Niners Nation contributor. The guys react to the Seahawks' win, the biggest takeaways on offense and defense, the NFC playoff picture, and Philly week! The audio for the show is embedded above. Don't forget to subscribe! You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our dedicated podcast page, on

(Episode 291) - Brian Renick and Al Sacco react to the 49ers dominating the Eagles in Philadelphia, how Brock Purdy solidified himself as an MVP candidate, the numbers say the 49ers' offense is on a historic run, the defense showed they can handle a mobile QB, and more! The audio for the show is embedded above. Don't forget to subscribe! You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our dedicated podcast page, on

(Episode 290) - Al Sacco is joined on the pod by Eliot Shorr-Parks, Eagles reporter for 94 WIP and host of the Go Birds podcast. The guys discuss Jalen Hurts' ascension to being a top quarterback in the league, how the 49ers can attack the Eagles' defense, game predictions, and more! Plus, Brian Renick and Al Sacco discuss where the 49ers have an edge for Sunday's game, the Eagle's biggest strength as a football team, the 49ers getting over the hump, and more! The audio for the show is embedded above. Don't forget to subscribe! You can listen to the latest "No Huddle Podcast" episode above, from our