About this episode

The episode previews the 49ers' Week 1 game against the Rams and discusses their travel strategies, featuring insights from coach Kyle Shanahan and former player Ricky Watters.

“49ers Talk” co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview San Francisco’s Week 1 game against the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday in Melbourne, Australia, and discuss the teams’ different approaches to international travel. Then, Matt sits down with coach Kyle Shanahan to break down key matchups in their NFC West division rivalry game. Also, former 49ers great Ricky Watters joins Matt in Melbourne to discuss San Francisco's international brand appeal.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matt Maiocco, Jennifer Lee Chan

Guests: Kyle Shanahan, Ricky Watters

Topics covered

• 49ers
• Rams
• international travel
• NFL
• Week 1
• NFC West
• matchups

Keywords

• 49ers
• Rams
• Melbourne
• Kyle Shanahan
• Ricky Watters
• NFL
• international travel
• NFC West
• Week 1
• football

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams

Places: Melbourne, Australia

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