49ers’ Kyle Shanahan isn’t getting caught up in excitement after 4-0 start

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan is keeping his team focused despite their 4-0 start to the 2026 NFL season. Speaking on KNBR radio after Thursday's practice, Shanahan explained that the undefeated record has not shifted his season expectations ahead of a matchup with the defending Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field.

Shanahan cited previous career experiences to illustrate how quickly early success can fade, recalling a 5-0 start in Atlanta that ended at 8-8 and an 0-4 start that finished 9-7. He emphasized that the NFL is a one-week league and that the team must focus solely on the next game.