The San Francisco 49ers’ Sunday Night Football showdown with the Buffalo Bills turned into a nightmare, and fans are not holding back. A 35-10 drubbing left the 49ers reeling and X ablaze with calls for Kyle Shanahan’s job. From questionable play-calling to a defense that looked out of gas, the game was a textbook disaster.
Once seen as a genius, Shanahan now faces backlash from fans expecting Super Bowl wins, not prime-time collapses.
Fans Turn Up the Heat on Kyle Shanahan After 49ers’ Buffalo Meltdown
It was a snowy night in Buffalo, and the Bills turned the 49ers into snowmen — stiff, lifeless, and melting under the heat of criticism. The 35-10 thrashing didn’t just sting; it sparked a full-on revolt in Niner Nation. And the fans? They’ve zeroed in on head coach Shanahan as the root of all woes.
“Kyle Shanahan has failed the organization.” That damning line from one enraged fan seemed to set the tone for the night.
Kyle Shanahan has failed the organization
— amt115 (@cusetown115) December 2, 2024
Another took it up a notch: “Fire Kyle Shanahan and the whole entire coaching staff!” If frustration were an NFL stat, the 49ers would be league leaders.
Fire Kyle Shanahan and the whole entire coaching staff @49er
— Big Sween (@ImDaBully) December 2, 2024
Let’s not sugarcoat it — the 49ers did look completely outmatched. Josh Allen toyed with the defense, tallying passing, rushing, and receiving touchdowns, as the Bills clinched their fifth straight AFC East title.
The fan takes came in hot. “As a lifelong 49ers fan, we should fire Kyle Shanahan,” one lamented.
As a life long 49ers fan we should fire Kyle Shanahan
— stan (@standog1234) December 2, 2024
Another pitched a replacement: “Hire Robert Saleh to fix this defense. My goodness.” The emotions? Raw and relentless.
Not everyone’s ready to kick Shanahan to the curb, though. Some loyalists warned of the repercussions. “If the Niners fire Shanahan, he’d be unemployed for about 15 minutes,” one pointed out, while another argued his elite coaching chops would have “25+ teams after him.”
With a playoff spot slipping away, the calls for change are louder than ever. Will Shanahan weather the storm or get snowed under? Time will tell.
Shanahan Reveals: Christian McCaffrey’s Season on Ice?
The 49ers’ backfield just hit DEFCON 1. Christian McCaffrey might be done for the year after a crushing PCL injury, as informed by coach Shanahan.
In a heart-sinking moment, McCaffrey crumpled on a non-contact play, limped to the medical tent, and then disappeared into the locker room. It was confirmed later: the injury could sideline him for the season.
McCaffrey’s absence is seismic. Last year’s AP Offensive Player of the Year was a one-man wrecking crew, logging 2,023 total yards and 21 TDs in 2023.
Still, the backfield isn’t empty. Jordan Mason has been solid, racking up 685 rushing yards (5.1 YPC), while rookie Isaac Guerendo has flashed with 6.1 YPC.
Sure, the 49ers have depth. But let’s be real: replacing McCaffrey is like swapping a Ferrari for a Prius. The road ahead looks bumpy.
