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What was Kyle Shanahan’s message to 49ers after sloppy loss to Falcons?

The 49ers committed four turnovers in their first loss of the season. Rookie Kaelon Black shares Kyle Shanahan's message and how teammates responded.

By David Bonilla · 49ers Webzone

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 10:45 PM

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Kyle Shanahan urged the 49ers to eliminate turnovers and stay focused following a 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
The previously undefeated 49ers committed four turnovers, including a lost fumble by rookie Kaelon Black.
Kaelon Black scored his first career NFL touchdown during the contest.

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San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan stressed focusing on details and eliminating turnovers after a 29-20 defeat to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The loss ended San Francisco's undefeated run, largely driven by four committed turnovers and ill-timed penalties throughout the contest.

Rookie running back Kaelon Black scored his first NFL touchdown but later lost a fumble following a fumble by Jordan James. Shanahan expressed severe frustration over the back-to-back mistakes, emphasizing that winning is extremely difficult when committing four turnovers while forcing none.

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