We have been vocal critics of Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott’s clock management in his time with the team. The end of the first half on Sunday’s Super Bowl is why we harp on this topic so much and it’s at least partially to blame for the San Francisco 49ers’ loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Let’s recap what 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan decided was a good thing to do at the end of the first half. With 1:53 left in the half and the score tied at 10-10, the 49ers defense stopped the Chiefs offense on 3rd and 14.