In my latest video breakdown, I focused on Kyle Shanahan’s play action usage, which has slowly climbed in past years. In week 3 against the Steelers, Shanahan knew they were going to blitz heavily. The steelers had the 4th highest % of DB blitzes in 2018 (14%) while also having the 4th most blitzes. The Steelers brought 5 or pass rushers on 20 of the 49ers 32 pass attempts. This played right into the 49ers play-action pass-heavy attack, they are 1st in the NFL in play-action usage, with 40%. Against the steelers, they utilized play action 45% of their plays, which was the third highest in one game for any team in 2019.
The 49ers Offensive Scheme Devastates Defenses
