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5 takeaways from Colts-49ers: Kyle Shanahan is responsible for this mess

The 49ers came out strong against the Indianapolis Colts but eventually crumbled under pressure and lost embarrassingly.

Kyle Shanahan has gotten excuse after excuse for why he's only had one successful season in his head coaching career. The Niners' play was inexcusable Sunday coming off a bye. They did not look like a playoff team Sunday and that should be enough to worry about his future in San Francisco.

We take a look at my five takeaways from the Sunday Night Football catastrophe below.

Missed opportunities on offense continue

San Francisco punched the Colts in the mouth by running the ball effectively on their first offensive drive for a touchdown.