Patrick Willis exclusive: Legendary linebacker excited for Super Bowl, applauds 49ers' perseverance

49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast

NBC Sports Bay Area

Nfl, Football, Matt Maiocco, San Francisco 49ers, Sports

4.6 • 988 Ratings

🗓️ 11 December 2025

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Hall of Fame linebacker Patrick Willis, now an Alumni Ambassador for San Francisco after spending his entire career in the Bay, joins "49ers Talk" co-host Matt Maiocco to discuss the impact Super Bowl LX can have on the region and how its immersive, family-friendly festivities can be enjoyed by all who attend -- whether they have a ticket or not. Patrick and Matt also tackle the 49ers' surprising run this season and how overcoming adversity has been a hallmark of their success. Willis expands on what San Francisco needs to focus on in its final four games, as well as how his relationship with the organization affords him the opportunity to connect with upcoming great 49ers players. Jennifer Lee Chan also joins Matt to paint the NFC playoff picture, review roster changes and injury updates, plus detail San Francisco's final stretch.

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0:19.0	The 49ers closed the regular season with three of their final four games in Levi Stadium.
0:25.1	The team currently resides in the number six spot in the NFC playoff picture, and as unlikely
0:30.8	as it might have seemed a while back, the 49ers are just one game out from earning home field
0:36.6	advantage throughout the playoffs. And when we say home field advantage throughout the playoffs.
0:38.3	And when we say home field advantage, we mean all the way through the postseason.
0:43.3	Yes, Super Bowl 60 is set for Levi Stadium.
0:47.3	Hall of Famer Patrick Willis is an ambassador as the championship game again comes to Santa Clara.
0:53.3	He will join us to preview the big event in the Bay Area.
0:57.6	And is it possible the 49ers could actually be playing February 8th in their home stadium?
1:04.1	Jennifer Lee Chan and I will bring you up to date on the 49ers injury situation
1:08.0	and position in the standings as they return from their bi-week.
1:11.2	We'll have all that and much more on this episode of 49ers talk coming at you right now.
1:16.6	Welcome to another episode of 49ers talk on NBC Sports Bay Area.com.
1:22.6	Introducing your hosts Matt Mayoko and Jennifer Lee Chan.
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