For years, it was a predictable start if San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan ran the ball behind left tackle Trent Williams on the first play of every game. However, since Brock Purdy took over under center and with the addition of new talent at the skill position, Shanahan has shown a shift in his play calling on first down, keeping the opposition guessing.
That doesn’t mean he’s ventured away from running the football on first down. The 49ers were among the league leaders in yards per attempt and EPA per attempt on first down runs last year:
How well did your team fare on 1st and 10 runs last season?