“It Could Have Been Worse”- Kyle Shanahan Heaves a Sigh of Relief When Quizzed About His Team’s 17-Point Deficit in the First Half

Published 01/29/2024, 12:28 AM EST

The San Francisco 49ers have finally clinched their spot in the Super Bowl round. But the win did not come easy. The first half of the game was quite daunting for them, including the 17-point deficit. However, the team made a stunning comeback in the second half, thanks to the team’s efforts, including Brock Purdy’s impressive touchdowns and Christian McCaffrey’s skillful display. They managed to secure a win for the title of the NFC championship round, with a score of 34-31. However, after this massive win, coach Kyle Shanahan couldn’t help but throw light on the 17-point deficit in the first half.

It was the strategic move and efficient gameplay led by Kyle Shanahan, and the team saved the 49ers’ faith, along with an exceptional move by Brandon Aiyuk. But what was the plan?

Kyle Shanahan describes the first-half struggle!

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In the post-game conference, the head coach highlighted the team’s struggles during the first half, saying, “It could have been worse.” Shanahan further talked about the need to be “aggressive” in the second half and came up with a sound strategy. According to the head coach, the primary need was to review the offensive play and execute the plan accordingly.

For the defense, the team communicated with each other to make stops and interceptions. Even though they were down by 17 points, the coach believed they had plenty of time to make a comeback. It was a matter of capitalizing on the proper gameplay. Lastly, the coach said the team had made it to the second half.

The 49ers erased the deficit when, at 6:29 minutes left., Brock Purdy threw a pass to Brandon Aiyuk. During that time, the Lion’s cornerback aimed for an interception when he came between Aiyuk and the goal line. But while catching the ball, Vildor stumbled, and the ball reached his chest and popped back into the air. Aiyuk took this opportunity and ran to catch the ball at the 4-yard line.

This sudden move has caused a stir in every corner of Levi’s Stadium. The squad capitalizes on this unexpected catch with a touchdown later, with Purdy connecting with Aiyuk again. Ultimately, the 49ers made it to the Super Bowl. Now that the 49ers are advancing to the ultimate round, they will face the Kansas City Chiefs for a rematch after 2020.

The Chiefs and the 49ers will be competing against each other in the Super Bowl!

Following their victory over the Lions, the 49ers aim for a Super Bowl match against the Chiefs. The Red Army recently witnessed a spectacular win against the top-seeded Ravens in an AFC showdown, tallying 17-10. This Super Bowl face-off will be a rematch between the 49ers and Chiefs after the 2020 Super Bowl defeat to the Chiefs. Talking about the performance, both teams carry incredible records, with the Chiefs finishing the regular season with an 11-6 record and the 49ers with a 12-5 record.

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Moreover, the team’s quarterback holds a fantastic record for the season, with Purdy completing a 61-4% completion percentage with five TDs. On the other hand, Patrick Mahomes finished 61.8 percent with five TDs in his three Super Bowl appearances. On top of that, his clutch performance, along with that of Travis Kelce, is making waves, crossing the records of Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski for the most touchdowns by a quarterback and tight end.

With this stunning record, it is hard to determine who is likely to win, but it will surely be an incredible showdown. The match will happen on Sunday, February 11, in an Allegiant stadium at 6:00 p.m. ET. What are your thoughts about the big game?

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Every NFL fanatic has their "Eureka" story of how they got hooked on the game of tackles and touchdowns. Mine starts from the comfort of my home; sitting beside my dad, on a cozy couch, with a hot cup of tea. Well, that is all that was serene about that scene! The next thing I know, I am screaming and shouting and cheering for the players on the field.

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“It Could Have Been Worse”- Kyle Shanahan Heaves a Sigh of Relief When Quizzed About His Team’s 17-Point Deficit in the First Half

Kyle Shanahan describes the first-half struggle!

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