Kyle Shanahan will coach his 167th game for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Denver Broncos, setting a new franchise record for the most games coached. This surpasses Bill Walsh’s previous mark of 166 games over 10 seasons. Shanahan’s milestone carries an ironic family connection: the Broncos are led by his father, Mike Shanahan.
San Francisco enters Week 4 of the 2026 NFL season with a 3-0 record, sitting atop the NFC West. Shanahan has guided the 49ers to a 94-72 record over his decade as head coach. The Broncos, meanwhile, are finding momentum after a comeback win on Sunday Night Football in Week 3.
Kyle Shanahan’s tenure with the 49ers has included two Super Bowl appearances, in 2019 and 2023, both losses to Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. While he now holds the franchise record for games coached, he trails his father’s NFL coaching longevity. Mike Shanahan spent 20 seasons in the league, compiling a 170-138 overall record, including a 138-86 run with the Broncos. Mike Shanahan led Denver to back-to-back Super Bowl appearances in the 1997 and 1998 seasons.
Sunday’s game at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will have additional layers given the family backdrop. Mike Shanahan, now coaching the Broncos, faces off against his son in a rare NFL coaching matchup. The 49ers have looked like a championship-caliber team early this year, and a win over Denver would extend their lead over division rivals Seattle and Los Angeles.
Injuries have been a talking point for San Francisco this week, with the latest updates on Mike Evans and George Kittle impacting fantasy football outlooks and team preparations heading into the clash. Kickoff is scheduled for 4:25 p.m. ET.
According to Yahoo Sports.