49ers excel with innovative offense under Kyle Shanahan in 2025
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 11:15 AM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The San Francisco 49ers established themselves as the top offense in the NFL during the 2025 season, utilizing a 21 personnel grouping featuring two running backs, one tight end, and two wide receivers. This approach enabled the team to achieve significant offensive output, totaling 2,248 yards and 14 touchdowns, the most in the league. Coach Kyle Shanahan effectively used standout players like Kyle Juszczyk and Christian McCaffrey to create mismatches and exploit defenses. With much of the offensive personnel returning in 2026, the 49ers are expected to continue leveraging this successful strategy moving forward.
- •49ers ran 179 pass and 206 rush attempts out of 21 personnel in 2025.
- •Kyle Shanahan's offense recorded a league-high 35.84 EPA in this grouping.
- •Christian McCaffrey and Kyle Juszczyk played key roles in the offense's success.
- •Many offensive players return for the 2026 season, maintaining continuity.
- 11:15 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers, Kyle Shanahan were Kings of this type of offense in 2025
"Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers know how to exploit their running backs on offense with this personnel grouping.
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