Examining Kittle's usage and Jimmie Ward's return; plus, 49ers-Panthers preview

Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan discuss what Jimmie Ward’s impending return means for the secondary, why it is important to get George Kittle more involved in the offense and how the offensive line can continue to grow on their solid start to the season. Plus, Greg Papa stops by to weigh in on the defense’s dominant start and reveals why he thinks this defense is better than the 2019 version.

(2:15) 49ers enter crucial stretch in schedule

(6:40) Does Kittle need to get more targets?

(12:45) Will the offensive line continue to get better?

(21:07) Papa on the 49ers defense’s dominance

(27:30) Papa details the secondaries’ potential

(32:18) Previewing 49ers vs. Panthers

(40:10) How will Ward’s return affect the defense?