This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/49ers as Kyle Shanahan Tempers Expectations for the 49ers this Season. For the past six years, the 49ers' goal was clear: Win the Super Bowl.

The San Francisco 49ers may have to alter course on their plan to play starters in the preseason vs. the Las Vegas Raiders.

The 49ers’ win total in Las Vegas (but let’s be honest, it’s really just on your phone) is 10.5. That’s a clear expectation from bookies and the marketplace that the Niners are expected to be a playoff team this year. But even head coach Kyle Shanahan is pumping the brakes a bit.

San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan didn't use offensive tackle Trent Williams in their joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.

The San Francisco 49ers are looking to bounce back after a worrying 2024 NFL season. However, their latest roster move just left quarterback Brock Purdy with a potential key weapon.

Denver Broncos outside linebacker Nik Bonitto had a dominating series against the San Francisco 49ers on Saturday evening. Bonitto sacked quarterback Mac Jones on first down, shared a sack with John Franklin-Myers on second down, then forced an incompletion on third down. The edge defender essentially killed a 49ers drive single-handedly.

After only playing in four games last season, McCaffrey is aiming to make a massive comeback to help get the Niners back in the playoffs.

Kyle Shanahan and the 49ers touch down in Las Vegas for Super Bowl 2024. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con Yeah, Shanahan should not be blind-sided by anything that takes place this week leading up ...

The 49ers don't know for sure when wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk will be ready to return from last season's knee injury.

Kyle Shanahan shared his thoughts on the Denver Broncos' ascending second-year quarterback after Thursday's joint practice.

Kyle Shanahan, winless seven games into his NFL head-coaching career, was facing the Eagles, and his 49ers didn’t stand a chance against the eventual Super Bowl champions.

Despite the 49ers' recent success, their head coach/general manager combo could find themselves on a much warmer seat if the 2025 season goes a certain way.