The 49ers Offensive Scheme Devastates Defenses

This week 3 recap of the San Francisco 49ers- Pittsburgh Steelers breaks down how Kyle Shanahan uses zone runs and counter runs to set up his play action passes. Using the all-22 coaches film, watch as this detailed offensive scheme is analyzed in depth.
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[@kelleycadungug6428]

6:26 - "He attempts to banish Minkah Fitzpatrick to the upside down, which honestly, could also be back to Miami". You have won my subscription, you witty son of a gun!

[@youknownothingofmeormywork6001]

Kelley D. Cadungug I had the exact same reaction.

[@lopezrome1982]

This guy knows how to break down plays and his witty humor is Gold Jerry Gold

[@GizmoMaltese]

Me too. Also, like the "Stranger Things" reference.

[@RSONE32]

I insta hit that subscribe right after that joke.

[@davethefish7653]

4-0, 0-4... 10/10 joke

[@dannyg88]

This was a joy to watch. I often hear how Shanahan is a master at setting up one play call after another. This was a nice illustration.

[@dannyg88]

Michael Fraser Yup. Whether he was in HOU, WSH, CLE, ATL, SF...he always got the most out of the players. I love his style offense. Should be a great matchup with the Browns this Monday!

[@BD-zg7is]

I consider myself a pretty "smart" NFL fan I guess, but seeing the run plays and PA broken down so well I learned a lot

[@GizmoMaltese]

Watching the MNF game, we got to see all of it in action too. This video really helped me better understand what the 49ers are doing.

[@bouji_]

Just wait until he unleashes Trey on the league.

[@btothej7472]

A loyal fan stays through thick or thin knowing that eventually their team will prevail... GO NINERS!

[@jacobwagstaff9880]

#faithful

[@suiaigahwang]

9er Faithful

[@dannyisfine5655]

Go NINERS !!!! Let’s get trophy number six !!!

[@davethefish7653]

Except the Browns

[@timkirby5179]

Unless you are a Browns, Dolphins, or Jets fan. :)

[@lopezrome1982]

Feels good to see my team win again and being talked 'Bout again. I gave my son my P.Willis jersey that I kept in Superb condition (only worn 3x) to rock at his High School. I'm a proud Father that he follows the red n gold

[@sasquatchhunter86]

They’re not giving us respect. She hawks barely beat the Bungles and a crippled Steelers team? They’re contenders. We dominated our three opponents? “They haven’t played any real teams”. It’s ridiculous.

[@ericcarney3121]

It feels great when the support you give a team passes down through the generations.

[@nolimitinvestments298]

Wow wish I had the Jersey I met patrick ia such a good guy with a great heart like he shows on the field .

[@MrTeCaToWn209]

Niners are so fuckin overrated lmaoo y’all about to get your asses handed to you by Cleveland

[@jarhead3571]

@@MrTeCaToWn209 k

[@LoanwordEggcorn]

Shanahan is also expert at predicting future defenses and calling plays specifically designed to defeat them. His mind is operating several plays ahead, like a chess grand master..

[@timsmith1033]

agreed! shannahan mind is what made the falcons o great in 16. Kyle has an amazing feel for it.

[@jessew2321]

Haven’t seen any KZbin film breakdown on shanahan that was worth a shit til now. Good work. Do more Kyle in the future

[@warrenmcfadden3918]

Check out brett kollman

[@gibster9624]

Jusczcyk was literally poetry in motion he perfectly illustrated the symbol of how things are in pittsburg and he used the guy pittsburg was hoping to solve their problems to make his point, which is you are banished to be upside down

[@captainsh1thead]

Couch GMs were hating on the contract they gave Juice. Who's laughing now?

[@duskthunder9274]

It’s 2021 and Minkah Fitzpatrick is a all pro safety

[@MrTcyoung314]

He’s just like his dad was a offensive mastermind...

[@bobbymira8234]

He really is. The last time the Niners won the SB? Mike Shanahan was the OC. Niners ranked #1 in offense that year. I was so pissed when he left us...

[@benthomson9397]

True, but keep in mind after having their way with the Patriots in Super Bowl LI in the first half the Patriots DC shut the Falcons down in the second half. So the question is ..how well does Kyle adjust when things stop going as planned?

[@MrTcyoung314]

George Clinton is day pretty good, that’s a opinion and proof on paper. I think the falcons proteas the head coach thinking they had it in the bag.

[@deadhardy]

@@benthomson9397 it was def a learning experience for Shanahan, but that's what happens when you're facing one of the best defensive coaches of the modern era.

[@sasquatchhunter86]

That’s why Kyle had to embarrass the Raiders. They disrespected his dad.

[@13BadassMetal]

We better keep Kyle for the rest of his career.

[@Thegoldenerabodybuilding]

Kyle is perfect with out a scheme

[@wearefarmersbumbabumbumbum1620]

Which one?

[@mithvibes4727]

@@wearefarmersbumbabumbumbum1620 both

[@maristoldboys5466]

He's the Jets Ace in the Hole now. Darnold will open a lot of eyes on 2021. Stick with Sam and pick Penei. Sign a #1 WR FA like Allen Robinson. Get a power/dynamic back like Harris or Etienne top of the second and you're off to the races. Smash mouth football and play-action passing gets instant gains. Look at how well Baker played with decent protection and a punishing run game. He carved up the Steelers in their wildcard upset.

[@johnbrowntheprophet]

@@maristoldboys5466 - Too bad the Jets aren’t smart enough to know that drafting a new quarterback every few years won’t solve all of their problems.

[@mrray2826]

OH wow! I'm so thrilled we have a coach like Kyle Shanahan! Looking forward to when we play the Browns and the other teams! Yes he sure is a mastermind just like his dad!

[@559Gengar]

That's the beauty of it were just getting started.

[@jeffhanson9821]

Dynasty starts again. We will be superbowl contenders for the next 5 yrs or more.

[@coolidge123]

This was so informative! I’m always blown away at how many niners tds happen where the receiver is wide open like the opposing defense forgot all about him

[@Immanuel1192]

Dude... One of the best breakdowns on KZbin. I enjoyed it alot. I will be on the look out for more. Thank you! #GoNiners

[@nuvigroovi]

We need more breakdowns like this!

[@Elysiaisbrutal]

Very detailed, instructive and very very very entertaining! MORE OF THESE SHOULD BE MADE!

[@DrFatesOrder]

Great video! It was nice to see this explained

[@Rikkcas]

There is good reason that McVay told Shanahan “ I wish we wern’t in the same division”. We may soon see exactly why.

[@bankrobba6731]

Rikk Kazz i didnt believe it when people told me Sean McVay is Kyle Shannahan’s understudy but i see it now

[@changethegamenetwork1196]

You broke everything down great and did a wonderful job explaining everything... Go 49ers

[@captainsh1thead]

I love this video showing up on my home screen months later after it proved to give defenses fit all season

[@clayhamp7221]

Awesome explanation of the Shanahan offensive scheme! It essentially is an improved version of the zone scheme his father Mike Shanahan created from Legendary Bill Walsh West Coast offense.

[@bookemdanno5596]

Beautifully made and commentated video. Your explanations are simple enough for casual fans, yet not so watered down they annoy purists. Thank you!

[@camancho13]

Whole team is solid...they're feeding off of each other. We are going deep into the playoffs if not - do I dare say SB? F- Yeah!

[@MrTeCaToWn209]

owl jolson just stop ... Lmaoo y’all been playing sorry ass teams , shit Cleveland about to murk y’all . Watch 🤣

[@traditionalprimitivearcher3561]

@@MrTeCaToWn209 you do realize the 49ers smashed the Buccaneers who just beat the rams, right?

[@MrTeCaToWn209]

Traditional & Primitive Archer and what does That prove ? Lol absolutely nothing . Sometimes bad teams beat good teams

[@traditionalprimitivearcher3561]

b so...... who got murked?

[@RawJa777]

@@MrTeCaToWn209 This did not age well

[@buckdahockeypuck9000]

Gotta say these breakdowns really are amazing. Keep it up

[@DYNMO9]

Finally the recognition we deserve! Everyone keeps on saying that we’re nothing special and that we haven’t played any “real” teams. Yet our outstanding play-calling and absolute monster defense have allowed us to go 3-0. We’ve made huge jumps in this season, and it’s only going to get better. ⛏⛏⛏⛏⛏

[@Jin_Jon]

You're 3-0, don't get ahead of yourselves

[@DYNMO9]

Jonathan Faulhaber Nothing wrong with being optimistic. Also a lot of people are getting ahead of themselves when we haven’t even played these next few teams yet saying that we haven’t played “real” teams. Yet the rams lost to the buccaneers and the seahawks almost got beat by the bengals. It goes both way’s really

[@tcontradiction]

I would be excited, but still don't have a solid qb

[@SteefPip]

Gotta love how quick the turnaround seems to have went, it's a good time to be a niners fan again. Although it will be interesting to see how they fare against a good team.

[@youknownothingofmeormywork6001]

Great video. It makes sense why we struggle in the red zone with no room for these clearing routes.

[@melturnboo4205]

Now we have hurd back for the red zone

[@Petedy77]

Love your video!!! It's scary how good the 49ers could be this season!

[@false9882]

This commentary is pure gold especially after listening to Kruger ramble and double talk...with that said you both have great footage but the commentary is so much better here

[@false9882]

For the record Kruger provably does twice better job as I could but damn

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thanks brother!

[@christopherfisher4824]

Your illustration and delivery is absolutely elite man, you know your stuff. Keep it up!!! Earned my subscription.

[@rhinog5436]

*I DIDN'T KNOW KYLE SHANNON WAS THIS GOOD. THANKS BROTHER* 💪😭

[@patarcher9199]

These are football vids I look to watch. Actual strategic analysis of what teams do each week

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Appreciate ya Patrick!

[@patarcher9199]

@@AlexRollinsNFL huge fan Alex! Keep up the great work

[@treyarea413]

Great video. I feel like your being a little harsh on Jimmy G though, I’m glad you pointed out his tendency to not notice the corners dropping out of there assignment on those deep over routes, but he’s made strides each week and played what I think is his best game as a pro against the Steelers

[@bigthrawn01x]

I used to cover the Texans during the Kubiak era. His offense struggled with teams that over pursued because his system was based off of Alex Gibbs who did not believe in the gap scheme and counters. Now, I look at the Texans and have to imagine how good Watson would be in this system. Great video, that confirms everything I ever complained about during the Kubiak era.

[@Horse237]

I learned more with you than any other NFL film comments.

[@49erBen]

Excellent look at Shanahan's Offense!!!! Love the way you explain how the plays come together against the Dfense! Great channel....THX 🏉🏉🏉

[@mattgiguere5638]

Thanks 4 that. Leaned alot. GO 9ERS!

[@John94709]

That Browns D line is no joke. They bring the heat in a hurry. It's gonna be one hell of a game.

[@SFforlife]

So is the Niners'. ;)

[@huaijiutv]

Very resourceful tactitian and offensive mastermind. A true play-caller.

[@johnf6198]

Great Video! Thank you for your hard work. Very glad the higher ups have been patient with Shanahan...

[@IsThisRain]

Awesome video. I love watching breakdowns of Kyle's offense.

[@footballagendaza4731]

Great breakdown of film. Goodness.

[@CaptnCrunch247]

I'm so glad that I found this channel! You've definitely earned a life-long subscriber. Great work!

[@klaymondcurrinspooney5240]

Wow now I know why people say Shanahan is one of the best

[@corsicacommander8371]

Great video, on par with set the edge, keep up the good work

[@dnappi85]

once jimmy G can trust his throws. this offense will be amazing. he is still second-guessing his reads.

[@kaleolll5374]

Exactly

[@franklinsamuel7911]

Proud of the way the 9ers are playing. It feels good to win again! They are a team, no one man out shines the other, and that's why we will be hard to take down.. #9ergang

[@michaelhorner4011]

#44 with the monster take down with just one arm, that was a sweet play!

[@ericstewart0921]

Gonna go ahead and sub if this is the type of content I’m getting

[@andrewcoker1981]

I agree with u 100% that's y 49ers r the true sleeper team

[@jiu-jitzlife8270]

Absolutely GREAT breakdown!!! Thx Akex.

[@tomw3886]

You and brett kollman are the best film analysts on youtube

[@ridaimaihenry7389]

yes in effect leading the lead in points scored what an offensive guru

[@randybobandy4775]

That play description at 3:37 was absolutely beautiful

[@deistmutt]

Awesome explanation to a fan that's semi-clueless to the schemes and playbooks.. I totally understand now why my team's offensive is so unpredictable. Thanks and subscribed. :)

[@xfranchize]

This was much better than the defensive video; I love me some Shanahan.

[@ev7635]

I love the videos man!!!! Especially the one on the Niners D. It gave me a way better understanding on the scheme we run. Keep up the great work and keep these Niner videos coming!!!!!

[@ibraheemrao8434]

Watching the 49ers offense this past season reminded me of the Mike Shanahan Broncos, Gary kubiak Texans, and the 2014 Ravens whose offensive coordinator was Gary kubiak.

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

You're spot on, same roots from all those coaching staffs

[@ibraheemrao8434]

@@AlexRollinsNFL honestly in my opinion Gary kubiak's best work came with Baltimore in 2014

[@drodriguez3935]

I love it until we get to the red zone to many mistakes... nothing hurts like a 10 play drive than a turnover. If we kicked field goals every time we got in Gould’s range we would of scored 9-12 extra points lol 😂

[@magno408_1]

Just like our sb in 2012

[@YourMaineAdventure]

but they've been better this year, just hope it continues

[@BD-zg7is]

WTF why is this the first time i'm hearing of this channel?!?1 Awesome stuff man! So happy to find you

[@simpingaming3]

Awesome video thanks for breaking it down

[@sergiotico13]

Nice material!

[@Kevinwatts0316]

Great video man. You stack this offense with a great defense and whst do you get? I can smell a championship from here.

[@tarrerdome]

Outstanding breakdown Alex!!!

[@Trae4rmVa]

Jalen Hurd Is The Final Piece to make this a great offense.. We Get That Redzone Beast Back On MNF... Look Out NFL

[@carmichaelking3338]

Trae4rmVa bro I can’t wait to see him out there. His run blocking will be great in the red zone too

[@jbar85jb22]

Who do you guys think will be the Niners number 1 WR in future? Deebo or Jalen?

[@danielbutcher8108]

@@jbar85jb22 sanders

[@UniqueBreakfastTaco]

browns fan here...great breakdown! he's the reason im nervous about this game, was great in his short stint with the browns (given the lack of talent to work with). im sure youve watched the browns-ravens tape, this is by far the most disciplined team they will have faced this year (notice the DE's in particular). Wilks knows the zone-read well to keep the browns eyes in the right place, so i think this will be a game that lives up to the billing. browns down ward and greddy, niners down hurd and staley. staley is the salient point here...shanny has a limited playbook unless he wants jimmy to end up on IR again. a 6th round rookie drawing myles as his first assignment is a real matchup issue.

[@nick2sick442]

The Browns still have some work to do. Good news is they have Chubb

[@Corpsman01]

Really great vid. Look forward to more!

[@DreamProphet417]

Great break down of Kyle's playbook. Love it, subscribed.

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

Killer breakdown. Shanahan is a chess master, moves ahead most of the time. His plays aren't always executed flawlessly, and periodically the defense calls his number, but for the most part he is ahead of his foes. With his team only getting better in the system, and more weapons returning after the bye which have no film on them yet (Hurd and Coleman) it is only going to continue. Jimmy G is growing every week and his pocket presence vs PIT was amazing. Fearless with an ability to feel the pressure around him, he has an elusive quality coupled with his laser quick release that give him a huge advantage in this offense.

[@gert-frobe425]

Took me 45 minutes to watch a 13 minute video. Kept rewinding and pausing. Great job!

[@beanheadshop]

Beautiful breakdown

[@riggsmurtah2788]

The editing on this video is clean as fuck. Feed us more please!

[@eduardodedios8213]

Great video Alex, we’ll be waiting for the next ones 👍🏽

[@benthomson9397]

Kyle's scheme calls for absolute precision among the OL and backs. Everybody has to be in sync and on the same page. Man it is beautiful to watch the backs slip through holes and into the secondary

[@BBQ-n-Pigskin]

Great recognition and breakdown Alex

[@albertkelley9877]

This is a great analysis. I hope my Seahawks have seen this on the eve of our Monday night showdown. 🙂

[@AlexRollinsNFL]

Thank you! Going to be an incredible game

[@rkeough8]

Really fantastic video, you break things down so well.

[@provenknowledge]

Incredible video, and great information. 👍🏻

[@0781bghalljw]

Fantastic show

[@gcman1111]

Deep analysis, nice job man.

[@G3st4lt]

I think one of the biggest advantages of a scheme like this is that it does not require a QB to consistently execute the deep and intermediate drop back game, which is the toughest thing to do in the sport imo. When you don't ask a QB to read the D, make the right choice, then execute the throw, you will get greater production out of guys who can't process a bajillion pieces of info while the rush is coming. Frankly, there are very few guys that can do that. Sean McVay is admirable because he asks his QB to execute the fundamentals of throwing the ball rather and does as much of the info processing for the QB as a coach can.

[@downdog70]

Wow, really great breakdown!

[@uprightape100]

And don't forget Jimmie G pretty great at selling all that deception and fakery.

[@TA-uk2qj]

A sick calculus breakdown of high level football

[@mendez4949]

This was so fun to watch loved it

[@johnblair6031]

Outstanding stuff. Love this breakdown

[@baileym4708]

Great video but I would have never thought play action pass is great against the blitz because how long it takes a play to develop. A blitz by nature of numbers already mean there are less pass defenders and simply identifying that would mean there would be openings without drawing defenders. I watched your video on Niners defensive scheme yesterday and it was great! Thank you.

[@mickeymcdiky]

I’ve been looking for a video like this for years

[@bryce7502]

Man, you deserve way more subscribers.

[@ezequielbarraza9878]

Lets not get to carried away its septmeber not december wait till the play good teams.

[@toorough4]

wish more people would recognize and accept that we’re actually legit, but they will soon.

[@thehound1359]

Once the niners whip the browns Monday night people will get they're a contender

[@Tackleqb]

This next game is crucial. It’s live, nationwide and we will be one of the only 3 undefeated teams left in the nfl. If we win, the media will have no choice but to recognize

[@nolimitinvestments298]

Yeah we just need to beat the rams and Seahawks and we will be top 5 in ppls eyes .. are team is young

[@timonselzer3117]

@Mike Klein and after we've beaten the Rams they still find excuses that all teams played so far were crap. It's still not recognized that the teams aren't crap, but the Niners just don't let them play good.

[@jonathanmendoza3154]

8-0 and people are still doubting lol

[@socalfaithfuls4020]

Great breakdown

[@shagwellington]

So Shanahan is the offensive coach I hoped he would be.

[@Tackleqb]

Honestly I was skeptical at first but I’m all in now. Their schemes are nuts. Defensive players are completely confused

[@karatefightfitnessdrills5430]

Very nice breakdowns and explanations.

[@JohnBarrow1961]

Great analysis.

[@lonelylosersclub8453]

Amazing breakdown... highly enjoyed this video 💪🏽

[@toomuchdrivetothrive]

I'm a lifelong 49er fan and when they were tanking his first two years I was worried we would lose him and the FO would not notice how awesome his offense was. Immediately when he came in the 9ers (with limited talent) had guys wide open on plays. That had not happened in a long time.

[@TheWle831]

great video, keep em comin

[@lawlesslight7260]

Great job bro! Very clear

[@DaKVMaN]

That offense is crazy, I freaking love it. NINER SINCE 81..

[@bigfellaoo7]

Nice to see them do better.