Shanahan explains his outburst after 49ers’ penalties vs. Packers

GREEN BAY, Wisc. — Coach Kyle Shanahan had a disagreement with referee Craig Wrolstad about the legitimacy of the first of back-to-back penalties for 12 men on the field. But the second one, there was little room for interpretation. The 49ers blew it. The rare sequence took place in the middle of the second quarter and led to a Green Bay touchdown. Shanahan's reaction after the 49ers were flagged for consecutive 12 men on the field penalties pic.twitter.com/dCh4dYbBeF— 49ers on NBCS (@NBCS49ers) November 24, 2024 Shanahan said Wrolstad did not give the 49ers an opportunity to substitute in order to match the Packers' changing lineup. Originally, Green Bay had one back and two tight ends in the huddle. "They sent another receiver on the field to sub, which, when they sub, they are supposed to let us sub," Shanahan explained following the 49ers' 38-10 loss at Lambeau Field. "We started to change our personnel, and then they rushed up to the line and snapped it. It was a strategic play by them, but one I don't feel should have been allowed." The Packers snapped the ball before the 12th defensive player could get to the sideline, in essence, giving quarterback Jordan Love a free...