# Kyle Shanahan-Macdonald NFL rivalry

> Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald faces 49ers' Kyle Shanahan in high-stakes NFL chess match.
- Title: Kyle Shanahan-Macdonald NFL rivalry | Shortify
- Summary: Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald faces 49ers' Kyle Shanahan in high-stakes NFL chess match. Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald leads 3-2 record against Shanahan with…
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- Source: The San Francisco Standard — https://sfstandard.com/2026/10/09/kyle-shanahan-mike-macdonald-49ers-seahawks
- Published: 2026-10-09T17:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kyle shanahan, mike macdonald, seahawks, 49ers, nfl, nfc west, brock purdy, news, local
## Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald
Mike Macdonald leads Seattle to Super Bowl win in second season.
## Kyle Shanahan's record against Macdonald
Shanahan is 2-3 in career against Macdonald after 49ers lost to Seahawks in NFC playoffs.
## Macdonald's recent wins
Macdonald's team beat 49ers 13-3 in Week 18 and 41-6 in divisional round.
## Brock Purdy's performance
Purdy has 11 touchdowns, one interception, and no sacks in three games.
## Macdonald's defensive impact
Macdonald neutralized Purdy's 4.7 yards per attempt in Week 18.
## Upcoming matchup
49ers face Seahawks in Week 5 NFC West championship game.
## Key takeaway

Seahawks coach Mike Macdonald leads 3-2 record against Shanahan with two key wins this season.