Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan look ahead to the 49ers' second-half schedule and the challenges of competing within their own division as well as in the NFC. They also share their offensive and defensive surprises and disappointments from San Francisco's first eight games of the 2024 NFL season. With nine regular-season games left and a slew of injured players scheduled to come back, is there enough time for the 49ers to gel and make a second-half run?

(3:50) Looking ahead to the 49ers' second-half schedule

(9:45) Why they can’t take the Tampa Bay game lightly

(11:45) Biggest offensive and defensive surprises and disappointments of the first half