On this week’s episode of the Better Rivals podcast, the 49ers nearly followed the underdog game plan to an upset win in New Orleans but couldn’t hold on. What is the underdog game plan? Where did things start to fall apart? And what are the questions we’re starting to think about for 2021? All that, plus an over-performing defense, Jordan Willis wasn’t terrible, and breaking down the Sicilian defense. 
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Saints recap: The underdog game plan worked until it didn’t

Better Rivals: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

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It’s the final episode. David and Oscar fire up their mics one last time and hit you with an abbreviated offseason plan before they ride off into the sunset after a 10-year run.
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The End of the Road

David and Oscar react to a heartbreaking and frustrating championship game loss. Topics include looking back to the success that was this season despite this one game, how the weakness in the secondary finally bit them, and an offense that never could get it going.
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NFCCG reaction: So close and yet SoFi. A successful season comes to an end

David and Oscar get you ready for the NFC Championship Game, previewing all you need to know about the 49ers’ third matchup of the season with the Rams. Topics include disguising on defense and why San Francisco makes it so hard to do, the game plans we expect to see from both defenses, whether the 49ers offense will get back on track and put up some points, and Matt Stafford against the blitz. 
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NFC Championship preview: SoFice to say, this is the matchup the 49ers wanted

David and Oscar recap ANOTHER playoff win, as the 49ers travel into Green Bay and win ugly over Aaron Rodgers & Co. Topics include unexpected special teams dominance, another masterful effort from DeMeco Ryans and the defense, ugly offense from both teams, and the 49ers getting the win while checking very few of the boxes in their typical formula for success. 
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Divisional Round reaction: 49ers immunize Rodgers from yet another Super Bowl

David and Oscar preview the 49ers’ Divisional Round matchup with Aaron Rodgers and the Packers. Topics include Green Bay’s suspect run defense, how Rodgers carved up San Francisco’s secondary in Week 3 and what needs to change to prevent it from happening again, and the 49ers’ formula for victory.
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Saints recap: The underdog game plan worked until it didn’t

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