The 49ers enter the 2026 season with major expectations as Brock Purdy, Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco's veteran core prepare for another run at contention.
The San Francisco 49ers enter the 2026 season with championship expectations, but plenty of important questions still need to be answered. In this week’s 49ers Roundtable, we break down Brock Purdy and what this season could reveal about his ceiling in Kyle Shanahan’s offense. We also discuss how veteran additions like Mike Evans and the return of Deebo Samuel could change the structure of an already talented offense featuring Christian McCaffrey and George Kittle.
The show also examines San Francisco’s biggest concern entering the season: keeping its veteran core healthy enough to make another deep playoff run. From Nick Bosa and Kittle to McCaffrey and the rest of the roster, durability could be the variable that ultimately determines the 49ers’ ceiling. We also look ahead to the unusual season opener against the Rams in Australia and what that travel challenge could mean for both teams.
