They haven’t said so publicly, but given their current circumstances, the 49ers have to feel like their backs are against the wall this week. They’re 2-3 on the year, they’ve lost three straight games, the Arizona Cardinals and Los Angeles Rams are threatening to run and hide with the division title.
A loss Sunday night would not only snuff out any hope of an NFC West title but also put a playoff spot in serious jeopardy. In today’s Gold Standard Podcast, we offered the following advice from a movie called Poolhall Junkies.