Dee Winters' journey to starting 49ers linebacker opposite star Fred Warner didn't come without its bumps in the road. From past injuries to supplanting himself next to a dynamic duo of Warner and Dre Greenlaw, it was always going to be uphill. Winters, however, has weathered the storm and emerged as the promising player San Francisco hoped he would be when it drafted him in the sixth round of the 2023 NFL Draft. On this episode of "49ers Talk," Matt Maiocco sits down with the third-year pro to discuss his journey from humble beginnings to the primetime of 49ers football. Also, co-host Jennifer Lee Chan joins Matt to discuss injury updates to QB Brock Purdy and the other San Francisco stars, as well as preview the Week 3 lineup vs. the Arizona Cardinals.
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(1:00) 49ers injury updates
(5:00) Rookie watch
(10:00) Previewing Week 3 matchup vs. Cardinals
(20:00) Dee Winters emerging from shadow of Dre Greenlaw
(27:00) Dee Winters exclusive

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Mac Jones might have rebooted his career in the 49ers' 26-21 win over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday at Caesars Superdome. Under the tutelage of San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan, Jones looked the part of an NFL starting quarterback with a 279-yard, three-touchdown performance as an injured Brock Purdy watched from the sideline. Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down how the 49ers' offense utilized Jones' arm early and often, and also identify which rookies stepped up amid injuries on both offense and defense ahead of next weekend's home opener against the Arizona Cardinals.

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(1:00) 49ers fans traveled well in Week 2 in New Orleans
(3:00) Dissecting Mac Jones' performance as starting QB
(4:00) Brock Purdy injury update
(13:00) Biggest surprise from Jones' start vs. Saints
(21:00) Eddy Piñeiro made positive first impression despite early hiccup
(22:30) Breaking down standout rookie performances

Matt Maiocco speaks with 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan about their Week 2 matchup vs. the New Orleans Saints and Mac Jones' San Francisco debut on Sunday in place of injured starting quarterback Brock Purdy. Also Greg Papa joins Matt to break down key matchups in this weekend's game.
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(4:48) Kyle Shanahan on decision to release kicker Jake Moody
(6:45) Shanahan details what Mac Jones will bring in his 49ers debut
(8:21) What can 49ers expect facing former assistant head coach Brandon Staley?
(11:39) Shanahan shares why George Kittle is irreplaceable for 49ers
(15:42) How will Kendrick Bourne fit into San Francisco’s offense?
(25:10) Greg Papa shares latest update on his battle with cancer
(30:53) Papa felt Brock Purdy got hit too many times during Seahawks game
(35:53) Papa believes 49ers’ offense compromised after injuries to Kittle, Jauan Jennings