We haven’t heard much about the San Francisco 49ers suffering from a potential Super Bowl hangover for the second time under Kyle Shanahan. The overwhelming majority of analysts believe the Niners will be right back in the thick of things as they continue to dominate the NFC.
So when The Athletic listed the 49ers as one of the teams they project to be overrated this season, it’ll catch your eye:
San Francisco 49ers
Kyle Shanahan always gives them a chance, and Brock Purdy again has a talented supporting cast, although Brandon Aiyuk faces an uncertain future.