Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy discuss fourth-and-1 calls against Broncos
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 5:01 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
In the San Francisco 49ers' 24-14 victory over the Denver Broncos on October 4, peculiar fourth-and-1 plays drew attention. The first, a QB sneak, failed to convert on what was described as a long 1-yard attempt. Head coach Kyle Shanahan acknowledged the play's oddity, stating they had a favorable look but did not gain the needed yards. The second fourth down resulted in a surprising conversion when a bad snap diverted to rookie Kaelon Black, who managed to dive for the first down. Purdy clarified that the play was originally intended as a handoff to Black. These decisions highlight Shanahan's coaching creativity amid complex game situations.
- •49ers win 24-14 against Broncos on October 4.
- •First fourth-and-1 play was a failed QB sneak.
- •Shanahan called second fourth-and-1 a 'bad snap' that led to success.
- •Kaelon Black's awareness secured a crucial first down.
- •49ers maintain undefeated record at 4-0.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Shanahan, Brock Purdy explain those bizarre fourth-and-1 calls against the Broncos
"Two strange fourth-down plays against the Broncos. One shouldn’t have been called. One was a bad snap that somehow worked.
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