Analyzing the 49ers' Week 18 mentality and X-factors headed towards the playoffs

49ers: The 49ers are spending the week in Youngstown, Ohio, as they prepare for Week 2 against the Cincinnati Bengals. Canton, site of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, is just an hour away, so we took a trip to tour the museum, see the bronze busts, and visit with HOF President David Baker. Also, Laura Britt makes her return.

11 Syys 201936min

49ers: Rookie linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair explains why he hates being labeled as an undrafted free agent, but also how the uphill struggle fits perfectly into the book that is his life.

3 Syys 201924min

49ers: Richard Sherman talks about his optimism for the upcoming season, being healthy again, his motivation for playing the sport, the reaction to Andrew Luck's retirement and much, much more.

28 Elo 201923min

49ers: Raheem Mostert, Mitch Wishnowsky, Kentavius Street, Dontae Johnson and Broncos coach Vic Fangio chat with Matt Maiocco, who also discusses the team's trip to Denver with Jennifer Lee Chan.

20 Elo 201921min

49ers: Peter King of Football Morning in America and the Peter King Podcast joins NBC Sports colleague Matt Maiocco as his summer tour of NFL training camps made its swing through Santa Clara.

15 Elo 201928min

49ers: Few of the team's projected starters suited up for the preseason opener against the Dallas Cowboys. Now, the 49ers travel to Denver for two big days of practices against the Broncos and their second preseason game on Monday night.

13 Elo 201916min

49ers: Greg Papa, the new radio play-by-play voice of the team, shares insight into his craft and his views on QB Jimmy Garoppolo and his expectations for this year's team.

6 Elo 201936min

49ers: John Lynch sits down with Matt Maiocco to discuss the roster he has assembled heading into his third season as general manager.

30 Heinä 201927min