How 49ers' playoff path benefits from Thursday's epic NFC West duel

On this episode of "49ers Talk," co-hosts Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan break down the Seattle Seahawks' shocking overtime victory against the Los Angeles Rams and how it affects the NFC playoff picture. Did the Rams have an early blueprint to stop the Seahawks they let slip away? And which area must the 49ers improve the most if they expect to contend for a now wide-open No. 1 seed? Matt and Jennifer also discuss the 49ers' looming matchup vs. Philip Rivers and the Indianapolis Colts on "Monday Night Football," and how close Rivers was to actually suiting up for San Francisco back in 2022.

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(1:00) SEA-LAR duel might have been best game of 2025 NFL season
(6:00) 49ers now control own destiny to clinch No. 1 seed
(11:30) Where 49ers must improve to grab top playoff spot
(14:00) Who is best suited for MIKE linebacker to end season?
(17:00) How the NFC West shapes up with the Rams' loss
(20:00) Storylines for MNF vs. Colts
(21:00) How close was Philip Rivers to joining 49ers in 2022?
(28:00) Is trading DeForest Buckner to the Colts John Lynch's biggest mistake?
(34:00) Has Jauan Jennings' recent play coupled with Brandon Aiyuk's situation made him a priority to re-sign?

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