Baldy’s Breakdowns: Are the 49ers the NFC’s Forgotten Giant?
Baldy’s Breakdowns: Are the 49ers the NFC’s Forgotten Giant?  
Podcast: The Carton Show with Craig Carton & Chris McMonigle
Published On: Tue Dec 23 2025
Description: In this episode of Insider Calls, host Marc "Moose" Malusis is joined by NFL analyst Brian Baldinger to break down a chaotic Week 16 and look ahead to the 2025 postseason. They dive deep into the San Francisco 49ers' dominant performance on Monday Night Football, discussing how Brock Purdy and Kyle Shanahan have kept the team dangerous despite a litany of injuries. The conversation shifts to the drama in the NFC West, comparing the Rams and Seahawks, before tackling the "home run" potential of John Harbaugh potentially landing with the New York Giants. Baldy also gives his take on Aaron Glenn’s first year with the Jets, the "Chiefs fatigue" in the AFC, and the incredible return of 44-year-old Philip Rivers.