Ricky Pearsall dealt with a couple of injuries during Sunday's victory over the Titans, but it sounds like he should be OK moving forward.

The San Francisco 49ers beat the Tennessee Titans on Sunday at Levi's Stadium. Here's what Kyle Shanahan had to say about his injured players.

QB coach Mick Lombardi, son of UNC’s GM, emerges as a serious candidate to join Bill Belichick’s staff in Chapel Hill.

San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan explained how his defense plans to slow down Tennessee Titans QB Cam Ward during an interview on "49ers Game Plan."

Ian Maule/Getty LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – AUGUST 16: Head coach Kyle Shanahan of the San Francisco 49ers looks on prior to a game of the NFL Preseason 2025 game against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium on August 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)

The San Francisco 49ers have been great after their bye week since Kyle Shanahan took over, but they struggled in 2024.

Any of these seven candidates could be considered worthy of the award, but the Patriots' and 49ers' coaches have the strongest case.