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Kyle Shanahan speaks on not resting starters during blowout win

There aren’t too many things to complain about for fans following a 30-7 blowout in Pittsburgh. Perhaps you’re concerned about the right side of the offensive line, or maybe you’re concerned about kickoff coverage. A popular concern was why Christian McCaffrey and other 49er starters were still in the game with the game in hand.

Kyle Shanahan was asked about the decision to keep his starters in the game on Sunday with a huge lead:

I had a question about when to pull or rest starters. I ask because LB Fred Warner played every snap.