Zain and Rob are joined by former NFL scout, podcast host, and contributor at The Athletic, John Middlekauff, to discuss what to take from the disappointing defeat to the Atlanta Falcons and what it means for the San Francisco 49ers going forward. Should fans read too much into Julio Jones' big game against the 49ers defense? How significant was the absence of Richard Sherman?
The trio also discusses the importance of a first-round playoff bye for the 49ers, and why potentially playing the Dallas Cowboys in the Wildcard round could be more difficult than most believe.
Game balls are handed out and then Zain and Rob shift the focus to the Week 16 matchup against the Los Angeles Rams.
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