Kyle Shanahan to pass Bill Walsh for most games coached in 49ers history

The 167th game comes against his father's former team.

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A new mark in San Francisco: Kyle Shanahan will pass Bill Walsh and coach in his 167th game today for the 49ers, the mos Via @AdamSchefter on X

What happened: San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan will pass Bill Walsh on Sunday to become the franchise's all-time leader in games coached. He reaches his 167th game on the sideline in a matchup against the Denver Broncos.

Why it matters: Breaking a longevity mark held by Walsh underscores the stability Shanahan has established in San Francisco. The achievement comes shortly after Shanahan agreed to an offseason contract extension. Reaching the milestone against Denver carries additional significance, as his father Mike coached the Broncos.

By the numbers: Shanahan has compiled a 94-72 record during his tenure in San Francisco. The 49ers enter Sunday's contest averaging 28.3 points per game during a five-game winning streak, while Denver arrives with a 4-2 record.

What to watch: San Francisco kicks off against Denver as a with an opportunity to improve to 6-1.

Sources

@AdamSchefter 2026-10-04T15:11:10.958286+00:00

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