A lot has been said about how this year's Chiefs team differs than that of the last time the 49ers faced them in Super Bowl 54. While this is true, it's still necessary to acknowledge just how good Kansas City has been on both sides of the ball this season, and how the 49ers have proven vulnerable as of late. Rob breaks it down. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers orchestrated the largest halftime comeback in Championship game history against the Lions, scoring 27 unanswered to beat Detroit 34-31 and punch their ticket to the Super Bowl! Rob breaks it down, as well as all of your thoughts from Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers are days away from their fourth NFC Championship matchup in five years against the Lions at Levi's Stadium. Rob is joined by KP of Niners Nation, breaking down the matchup and what's on the line for Kyle Shanahan's squad. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The stage is set. The 49ers will host the Lions for the NFC Championship on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Rob briefly breaks down the matchup, how the AFC is shaking out, along with some closing thoughts on the 49ers' close win over the Packers. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers didn't play their best brand of football on Saturday, but they found a way to get it done against a very game Green Bay Packers, culminating in a game-winning drive and game-sealing interception. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rob is joined by Kyle Posey of Niners Nation to break down the 49ers' divisional matchup against the Packers, led by a surging, young quarterback, Jordan Love. How do the two teams match up? This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The No. 1 seed 49ers recovered and watched from Santa Clara while two of their biggest rivals this season, the Cowboys and Eagles, went down in flames against the Packers and Bucs, respectively. Kyle Shanahan's crew now begins preparations to host the No. 7 seed Packers at Levi's Stadium on Saturday. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers are already benefitting from the bye week afforded to the No. 1 seed, with several key players getting much needed rest or recovery from injury. The downtime hasn't applied to the NFL though, with Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll among a slew of fired head coaches around the league. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers and Rams played a glorified preseason game in Week 18, with a bevy of starters on both teams either sitting on the bench, or playing limited snaps. The Rams came out ahead by one point, 21-20, made possible by the returning struggles of rookie kicker Jake Moody. Rob breaks down what matters. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Having claimed the No. 1 seed and a first-round bye in the playoffs, the 49ers now face the good problem of deciding how much is too much for their bevy of Pro Bowl players this week against the Rams. Rob breaks down the interesting dilemma that's not as a simple as it would seem. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers got it done on a short week on the road against the Commanders, 27-10. The bigger win took place in Philadelphia, the Cardinals shocking the Eagles to lock San Francisco into the No. 1 spot in the NFC, securing home field advantage and a first-round bye. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers will be looking to bounce back against the lowly Commanders after a disappointing home loss to the Ravens on Christmas night. With the No. 1 seed on the line, Kyle Shanahan and Co. simple can't afford to lose a game between now and well...the Super Bowl. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers were handled by the Ravens on Christmas night in their 33-19 loss at Levi's Stadium. QB Brock Purdy threw four interceptions and likely surrendered his MVP front-runner status to Ravens QB Lamar Jackson, who seemed comfortable against the 49ers defense. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers return to Levi's Stadium on Christmas Day to face a Ravens team bearing gifts very similar to their own. Rob breaks down the matchup and the way ahead for Kyle Shanahan's squad. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers faced the threat of a letdown game against the Cardinals, and while the defense struggled more than we're used to, the offense didn't seem to get the memo. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It wasn't pretty, but the 49ers found a way to beat the Seahawks again 28-16. moving to 10-3 on the season. They were also given an early Holiday gift in the form of a Cowboys win over the Eagles, shifting the 49ers into first place in the NFC. Now it's up to them. Stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers are one game behind in the race for the No. 1 seed. With the Eagles slated to play the Cowboys on the road this week, San Francisco can't afford to drop a game against a lesser opponent - a challenge the Seahawks will happily accept at this point in the season. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rematch wasn't much of a fight at Lincoln Financial Field. The 49ers spotted the Eagles six points and then never took their foot off the gas, scoring on six straight drives in route to a 42-19 win over Philadelphia, who now holds a one-game lead over the 49ers in the NFC. Stick around for all of your takeaways! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The rematch we've all waited for. The 49ers travel East for an NFC Championship do-over against the 10-1 Eagles that have again proven the class of the NFL. Can the 49ers right their wrongs and do what the Chiefs and Bills couldn't? This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers traveled North on a short week to face their division rival Seahawks on Thanksgiving night. Rob breaks down a convincing win for Kyle Shanahan's squad that saw an aggressive defense completely stifle Geno Smith and the rest of Seattle's offense. Make sure to stick around for Takeaway Time! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off their second straight win against the Bucs, the 49ers travel on a short week to play the Seahawks in Seattle on Thanksgiving - a matchup that has plenty of history. Rob breaks down the past, present and future for a 49ers team that should handle the Seahawks, but divisional matchups are weird. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers beat the Buccaneers in an imperfect game for everyone but quarterback Brock Purdy, who threw for a perfect passer rating for the first time since Joe Montana (ever heard of him?) in1989. Rob breaks down the team's performance on both sides of the ball. Stick around for all of your listener takeaways! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers got right against the Jaguars, stomping out their 5-game win streak with a convincing 34-3 win in Jacksonville, similar to how they bested the Cowboys earlier this season. Rob breaks down a San Francisco squad that'll be hoping to avoid another hangover against a Tampa Bay team that doesn't stack up the talent of the 49ers, but can surprise if given the opportunity. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

The 49ers were back to their old ways on Sunday, destroying the Jaguars 34-3 in Jacksonville. Rob gives his thoughts after an impressive with for San Francisco on both sides of the ball. Stick around for all of your listener takeaways! This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The 49ers, with Super Bowl aspirations, have lost three straight and now face one of the NFL's best in the Jaguars. Rob breaks down the matchup and why it's as close to a must-win game as Kyle Shanahan and Co. can face mid-season, with Steve Wilk's defense searches for answers. This episode of Striking Gold is brought to you by Prize Picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices