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Panthers vs. 49ers: Full San Francisco grades and analysis

By Logan Stanley

SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: Brian Hoyer #2 of the San Francisco 49ers looks to throw a pass against the Carolina Panthers during the second quarter of their NFL football game at Levi's Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – SEPTEMBER 10: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on from the sidelines against the Carolina Panthers during the third quarter of their NFL football game at Levi’s Stadium on September 10, 2017 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

Special teams

It was an uneventful day for the 49ers special teams. They punted 4 times with an average of 40.7 yards per punt, while Robbie Gould nailed a 44-yard field goal (for the only points on the board). It was all touchbacks on kickoffs for the Panthers, and Carolina averaged 2.3 yards per punt return. A very efficient game from this unit.

Grade: A

Coaching

In his first game as a head coach, Shanahan rolled the dice by going for it on fourth down four separate times. Unfortunately for the rookie coach, it didn’t pay off, with San Francisco only finishing just 1-4 on fourth down attempts.

Penalties were again an issue for the 49ers, and the offense sputtered under Shanahan’s play-calling. San Francisco was only able to generate 217 yards of total offense. Just not an overall good look from Shanahan in his first outing.

Grade: C-

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Well, after all the talk about the 49ers rebuild this offseason, one thing is evident after Week One against the Panthers — this thing is just getting started. Next week, San Francisco looks to get back on track next week as they head to Seattle to take on the Seahawks.