# 49ers coach explains viral sideline exchange with Brock Purdy

> 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan clarifies viral sideline exchange with QB Brock Purdy.
- Title: 49ers coach explains viral sideline exchange with Brock Purdy
- Summary: 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan clarifies viral sideline exchange with QB Brock Purdy. 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explained Brock Purdy yelled at him during a game…
- Keywords: kyle shanahan, brock purdy, 49ers, nfl, sideline exchange, play call, news, politics, coach, explains, viral, sideline
- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/49ers-coach-kyle-shanahan-explains-viral-sideline-exchange-brock-purdy-yelled-during-game
- Author: Scott Thompson
- Published: 2026-10-21T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle shanahan, brock purdy, 49ers, nfl, sideline exchange, play call, news, politics
## Viral sideline exchange
Brock Purdy yelled at coach Kyle Shanahan during a game in Week 6.

> Hey, Kyle!
## Shanahan's explanation
Shanahan said Purdy yelled because play calls weren't heard in time.

> It’s, ‘I need it again,’ and it gets cutoff at 15
## Play call issue
Shanahan noted communication problems with play calls during games.

> Sometimes no one can hear it
## Purdy's stats
Purdy has league's best quarterback rating with 118.1 and 1,460 yards.

> 118.1
## Next game
49ers face Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 to remain unbeaten.

> Shanahan, Purdy and the rest of the 49ers will aim to remain unbeaten in week 7
## Key takeaway

49ers coach Kyle Shanahan explained Brock Purdy yelled at him during a game because play calls weren't heard in time.