Albert Breer and Kyle Brandt argue that San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan deserves consideration for the 2025 NFL Coach of the Year award.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he had big comebacks in mind when he kept Christian McCaffrey on the field with his team leading by 19 late in Sunday's game.

Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on during warmups before the game against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium on Nov. 16, 2025 in Glendale, Ariz. A costly penalty by a San Francisco 49ers defensive player led head coach Kyle Shanahan to bench him and confront him on the sidelines.

Mac Jones filled in well as the 49ers' starting quarterback while Brock Pirdy has been out, but now he's headed back to the bench.

On Wednesday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Brock Purdy's practice participation would get more 'aggressive'.

Kyle Shanahan revealed that his wife made sure he gave Mac Jones his due praise after he filled in admirably for the 49ers at quarterback.

Kyle Shanahan says the San Francisco 49ers are benefiting from something most teams never experience on the road, and he insists it’s one of the “coolest things” he’s ever seen in his coaching career.

Veteran backup quarterback Mac Jones has performed well in Purdy's absence, completing 69.6% of his passes in eight games, while throwing for 2,151 yards and 13 touchdowns to six interceptions. Despite his strong play, head coach Kyle Shanahan told the media that the decision on who to start once Purdy is healthy won't be a difficult one.