Statistical analyst and writer for The Athletic Austin Mock joins Silver & J.D. to break down his NFL win projection model, why the 49ers are on the short list to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC, and the reasons behind their potential success this season

Statistical analyst and writer for The Athletic <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/austin-mock/">Austin Mock</a> joins Silver &amp; J.D. to break down his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6565019/2025/08/21/nfl-projection-model-nfc-win-totals-2025/">NFL win projection model</a>, why the 49ers are on the short list to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC, and the reasons behind their potential success this season

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV & radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV & radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

Papa previously hosted his own show on KNBR from 2001-2003. Papa will host the weekday 10am-2pm time slot alongside Greg Silver. Upon joining the 49ers earlier this year, Papa became the first Bay Area broadcaster to have a role with five of the region’s major professional teams. He previously served as the voice of the Warriors (TV &amp; radio – 1986-97), Giants (TV &amp; radio – 2004-08), Oakland A’s (TV – 1990-2003) and Oakland Raiders (radio – 1997-2017). Papa currently hosts NBC Sports Bay Area’s San Francisco Giants and Golden State Warriors Pregame Live and Postgame Live shows.

Papa & Silver Podcast

8-27 Austin Mock joins Silver & J.D. to break down his NFL win projection model, why the 49ers are on the short list to dethrone the Eagles in the NFC, and the reasons behind their potential success this season