Perfect 49Ers Stay Grounded Despite Undefeated Start

WHO:

NY Post - The San Francisco 49ers and the Washington Commanders were involved in the Monday night game.

Newsweek - George Kittle discussed the mindset of the undefeated 49ers; head coach Kyle Shanahan has emphasized that mindset.

WHAT:

NY Post - The 49ers remained undefeated after a sloppy win over the Commanders.

NY Post - The game exposed some of the 49ers’ flaws, while their immediate response demonstrated what the article described as their “ultimate strength.”

Newsweek - The 49ers were undefeated after six weeks.

Newsweek - George Kittle explained the mindset the team had adopted.

WHY:

Newsweek - The article said the 49ers may be able to credit their mindset for their undefeated start; Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly emphasized it.

HOW:

NY Post - The 49ers responded immediately after their flaws were exposed in the game against Washington.

Newsweek - The team’s mindset, which Shanahan has stressed, was presented as a possible contributor to its success.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:37 UTC)

The San Francisco 49ers remained undefeated after a sloppy Monday night win over the Washington Commanders. The game exposed some flaws, but the team’s immediate response showed what was described as its ultimate strength. Tight end George Kittle discussed the mindset that head coach Kyle Shanahan has repeatedly emphasized and that may have helped fuel the 49ers’ undefeated start.