Overview
- Kyle Shanahan said the 49ers elected to take the opening kick after winning the coin toss to guarantee a fourth‑quarter tailwind.
- He described considering a conservative end‑of‑half plan before a key Brock Purdy completion convinced him to attack into the wind before halftime.
- Reported conditions were roughly 20 mph winds with gusts of 35 mph or higher, which Shanahan cited as the sole factor in the coin‑toss strategy.
- San Francisco pulled away for a 26–8 victory, and reporters noted the late wind advantage proved largely unnecessary given the margin.
- With two home games and a dome trip up next, outlets suggest the tactic is unlikely soon but could surface in a potential postseason road game at traditionally windy sites such as Green Bay, Philadelphia or Chicago.