Ever since Kyle Shanahan took over as the head coach of the San Francisco 49ers, there has been a certain section of fans who have waited for the other shoe to drop.

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One reason the 49ers didn't get flagged is because pulling is a penalty that NFL officials almost never call. According to Football Zebras, the last time a player got penalized for pulling a teammate came all the way back during a playoff game in January 1991, so it's been almost 35 years.

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Before we look ahead of to Week 8, though, let's recap what happened in the Falcons ' 20-10 loss to the 49ers. Atlanta controlled the game in the first half before making some crucial mistakes late in the first half that cost the team points and gave the 49ers life.

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San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy is expected to miss the team's Week 8 matchup against the Houston Texans amid his recovery from turf toe, NFL Network's Ian Rapoport reported Thursday.

The 49ers probably can win 12 games this season just because their schedule is so weak. But to make real noise in the playoffs and potentially win the Super Bowl, they'll have to figure out a way to score more touchdowns. And if Kyle Shanahan hasn't figured it out by now, the solution might be a trade.