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The San Francisco 49ers are easy favorites to win over the Minnesota Vikings on Saturday. Moreover, some are even thinking about how Kirk Cousins got lucky to make it past the Wild Card round and will be in for a rough tussle. Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan doesn’t buy into the narrative that Cousins isn’t […]

The San Francisco 49ers will square off against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 17 and a familiar face will make his return on Sunday. Upon hearing the news, Kyle Shanahan reacted to Marshawn Lynch signing with Seattle ahead of Sunday’s contest. Last week, the Seahawks lost Chris Carson for the rest of the season due […]

Twice on their walk-off drive to beat the Los Angeles Rams on Saturday, the San Francisco 49ers converted on third-and-16. The 49ers were cool, calm and collected entering and finishing both of the long down conversions. Does San Francisco have a certain plan to attack those long third downs? “We actually do, but yes, we […]

The San Francisco 49ers still control their destiny to win the NFC West, but to make it happen they need to win on Saturday against the Los Angeles Rams. They are the favored team in this matchup and for good reason, because they are going to get the job done with ease. Let’s break down […]

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan knows that Sunday could be a trap game against the Atlanta Falcons but it’s been very easy for him to get his guys ready and keep them focused. Most believe that the 49ers should have no issue with the Falcons and for some teams that means a concern of […]

Kyle Shanahan is not only turning into a great head coach, but he is also apparently a big-time sneaker head. The San Francisco 49ers coach recently explained to Marcus Thompson of The Athletic why he likes wearing Yeezys, saying that he prefers their comfort rather than the style of other brands: “I’ve always liked Jordans,” […]

The San Francisco 49ers are having a special season and they can prove even more doubters wrong with a victory over the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday. The 49ers are underdogs on the road, but that doesn’t mean they can’t come away with an upset. Let’s breakdown four reasons the 49ers can pick up their 11th […]

Earlier this season, Lamar Jackson exclaimed the words “not bad for a running back” after putting together a spectacular passing performance for the Baltimore Ravens. Ahead of Sunday’s matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan says that Jackson is “a running back when he has the ball.” “He’s just different in that he’s a […]

The San Francisco 49ers hammered the Green Bay Packers by a score of 37-8 on Sunday night, and tight end George Kittle played a starring role, logging six catches for 129 yards and a touchdown. Of course, Kittle had missed the previous two games with knee and ankle injuries, so having him back in the […]

It would have been perfect for San Francisco 49ers assistant coach Mike LaFleur to join his older brother Matt in his first head coaching gig with the Green Bay Packers. However, Kyle Shanahan didn’t give them the opportunity to even consider the possibility. He blocked the elder LaFleur’s request to interview the brother eight years […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a rough end to their undefeated streak as the Seattle Seahawks managed to stop them at the dying seconds of the game. And upon reflection and a bit of analytics, Kyle Shanahan realized that they could have easily won the game if it wasn’t for the costly turnovers they made. […]

The San Francisco 49ers experienced struggling results from their offensive line during their loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football. The belief from head coach Kyle Shanahan is that the 49ers’ two offensive tackles were rusty. For reference, left tackle Joe Staley and right tackle Mike McGlinchey both returned from extended layoffs from […]

The San Francisco 49ers suffered the team’s first loss of the 2019-20 regular season on Monday evening against the rival Seattle Seahawks. Adding to the pain of such a defeat, 49ers wide receiver Dante Pettis just can’t seem to do anything right this season. Not only that, but Pettis has played so poorly that 49ers […]

When the San Francisco 49ers lost to the Seattle Seahawks in overtime on Monday night, their attention turned to the status of Emmanuel Sanders. Luckily for San Francisco, Sanders is considered day-to-day with a rib injury per Nick Wagoner. #49ers coach Kyle Shanahan says WR Emmanuel Sanders has a rib injury and is considered day […]

The San Francisco 49ers were able to win a nail-biter over the Arizona Cardinals to remain undefeated in the 2019 NFL season. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was pleased with what he saw from quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo. Garoppolo threw for a career-high four touchdowns in the 28-25 victory over the Cardinals. Shanahan shared some heavy praise […]

The San Francisco 49ers, Kyle Shanahan, and Tevin Coleman came into Week 8 against the Carolina Panthers with a 6-0 record. Despite that, many weren’t believers. However, it’s hard to imagine there are many doubters anymore. San Francisco did not just beat Carolina, they destroyed them. The 49ers won by a final score of 51-13. […]

The San Francisco 49ers may be 6-0, but there are are some holes in their offense that certainly need work. One area of concern is wide receiver, and the 49ers made an attempt to patch up the issue earlier this week, acquiring veteran wideout Emmanuel Sanders in a trade with the Denver Broncos. Even though […]

The San Francisco 49ers are happy with their acquisition of star wideout Emmanuel Sanders from the Denver Broncos. His presence should help the team compete and make a push for the top NFC postseason seed. However, the trade wasn’t decided on a whim. As it turns out, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan has long had […]

Through seven weeks of the 2019 NFL season, the list of MVP candidates includes mostly quarterbacks: Aaron Rodgers, Russell Wilson, etc. However, there is one non-signal-caller on the list, and it’s Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey. McCaffrey has been so impressive this season, as a matter of fact, that San Francisco 49ers head coach […]

Current San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan previously served as an assistant coach for the Washington Redskins, a team that was once led by his father, Mike Shanahan. With Shanahan’s 49ers defeating the Redskins by the score of 9-0 on the road in Washington in Week 7, the San Francisco head coach notably dedicated […]

It took six years, but Kyle Shanahan got his revenge on the Washington Redskins. Six years after Dan Snyder and Co. fired Kyle (then offensive coordinator), and his father, Mike (then head coach), the younger Shanahan went to D.C. with his San Francisco 49ers and won a 9-0 offensive struggle in the rain. After the […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan’s second NFL job was with the Washington Redskins. Shanahan worked under his father, Mike Shanahan, as the offensive coordinator for the ‘Skins from 2010-2013. He had some choice words about his time in Washington. When asked about his tenure there, the younger Shanahan didn’t mince words. Asked about […]

At this point, what else do you need to see from the San Francisco 49ers? Last week the last unbeaten team in the NFC dismantled the Cleveland Browns while also taking care of business this week, this time against division their division rival Los Angeles Rams. Not only did the 49ers defeat the reigning conference […]

The San Francisco 49ers defense pitched another incredible performance on Sunday, holding the explosive Los Angeles Rams to just seven points in a 13-point win. Of course, the Rams were without running back Todd Gurley, but the 49ers’ defensive effort was still impressive nonetheless. After the game, San Francisco head coach Kyle Shanahan said he […]

The San Francisco 49ers have been one of the biggest surprises in the NFL over the first five weeks of the season, getting off to a 4-0 start following their 31-3 win over the Cleveland Browns on Monday night. So, how is 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan handling his team’s early success? “The same way […]

49er running back Tevin Coleman returned to practice this week. The new San Francisco resident suffered a high-ankle sprain in a Week 1 win over the Buccaneers. With the back off the injury report, the ‘9ers are feeling good about his possible return on “Monday Night Football,” when they host the Cleveland Browns. Said 49ers […]

In the past few months, the media frenzy around the Cleveland Browns has been a roller coaster. The amount of people who praised the team coming into the season was matched by the amount that bagged on the team after a 1-2 start. Now the Browns face the San Francisco 49ers and Kyle Shanahan. While […]

The San Francisco 49ers have gotten off to a blazing 3-0 start to the season, but there is an interesting stat that has helped them win games. With three games being played, San Francisco leads the NFL in drives starting in plus territory (opponent’s side of the field). Leading the NFL in drives starting in […]

The San Francisco 49ers think very highly of Deebo Samuel and are expecting big things from him at wide receiver. Samuel and Kyle Shanahan agree that the wide receiver responds well when he receives tough love from the coaches. Per Cam Inman in The Mercury News: “You can be hard on him. He doesn’t make […]

The San Francisco 49ers are 1-0 on the season with the once heralded NFC West franchise taking down the lowly Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday afternoon. However, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan was still forced to answer some tough questions following his team’s win over the Buccaneers as it was a bit of an ugly […]

Head coach Kyle Shanahan and the San Francisco 49ers were able to bring in former Atlanta Falcons running back Tevin Coleman as a free agent signing this past offseason. However, Coleman’s tenure on the West Coast did not get started on a high note on Sunday afternoon against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as the veteran […]

The San Francisco 49ers release their first depth chart of the season on Tuesday, and some of the positions may surprise you. Among them, the depth chart lists Tevin Coleman behind Matt Breida at running back. The #49ers unofficial depth chart (as compiled by the team’s football communications staff): pic.twitter.com/9HsfPa5GJa — Matt Maiocco (@MaioccoNBCS) September […]

The San Francisco 49ers are entering their third season with Kyle Shanahan as their head coach. The 49ers head coach believes that wide receiver Dante Pettis is going to be a crucial player for their offense this year. Per Eric Branch in the San Francisco Chronicle: “I have been hard on Dante,” Shanahan said. “But […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s time in San Francisco has been a roller coaster to say the least. From a surprising trade that landed him in the Bay Area and bolstering a 1-10 49ers team to five consecutive wins at the end of the 2017 season, he was a rock star. People were already praising him as the […]

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to be on the rise once again. After having their 2018 season derailed because of significant injuries, they’re seeking to complete the rebuild in the 2019 NFL season that’s been happening since the start of the Kyle Shanahan and John Lynch regime in 2017. It’s going to be a […]

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is unsure if rookie wide receiver Jalen Hurd will be ready for the team’s Week 1 opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to San Francisco Chronicle’s Eric Branch. Hurd is dealing with a back injury. Hurd sustained the injury before the team’s preseason bout versus the Denver Broncos; he […]

The San Francisco 49ers third preseason game of the year saw wide receiver Dante Pettis playing late into the contest. This surprised a lot of people. Pettis was a second-round pick last year and someone many thought would have a significant role in the offense this year. While that can still definitely happen, it appears […]

The San Francisco 49ers have given Chris Foerster a second chance. After a two year hiatus from the league, following his resignation from the Miami Dolphins for a leaked video of him snorting a white substance — likely cocaine — the former offensive line coach has resurfaced in San Francisco as a consultant, according to […]

Jimmy Garoppolo’s 2019 preseason debut didn’t go as planned against the Denver Broncos. Luckily for Garoppolo, the San Francisco 49ers are planning to give him extensive playing time in their third preseason game. Last week, Garoppolo began the game by throwing an interception to Isaac Yiadom of the Broncos on just his second pass of […]