49ers Talk: A San Francisco 49ers Podcast Kyle Shanahan discusses 49ers' Week 9 matchup vs. Giants, impact of George Kittle’s return
Nov 1, 2025
Kyle Shanahan, the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, shares insights on scripting the first 24 offensive plays and the challenges of facing rookie QB Jaxson Dart. He emphasizes the impact of George Kittle’s return on the team. Veteran analyst Greg Papa joins to assess the 49ers’ inconsistent season, highlighting roster needs and the effect of a Giants matchup on trade deadline decisions. They also discuss the importance of practice in integrating new defensive players and the team's need for an outside passing threat.
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Demand Offensive-Line Consistency
- Prioritize consistency across the offensive line and all 11 players to sustain a reliable running game.
- Small lapses by one lineman often undermine entire rushing efforts, so emphasize steady execution.
Jake Tonges Earned Bigger Role
- Kyle credited Jake Tonges for stepping up in George Kittle's absence and improving as both blocker and receiver.
- That earned Tonges more tight end usage and validated his role beyond just a receiving label.
Mental Reps Keep Purdy Game-Ready
- Brock Purdy stays mentally sharp by attending every meeting and engaging fully even when not playing.
- Shanahan trusts game readiness comes from mental reps and full participation, not just practice snaps.