Good and bad from 49ers’ win in New Orleans

The 49ers got some good and some bad showings in their win that put them back atop the NFC playoff picture.

Good: HC Kyle Shanahan

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Shanahan was superb in New Orleans. He went deep into his playbook to keep a very good Saints defense off balance and help pick up a 49ers defense that was badly struggling out of the gates. Shanahan also managed the clock much better than he did last week, and the team’s even-keeled attitude late in a tough game like that is a direct reflection of their coach. Shanahan still isn’t perfect as a head coach, but Sunday was as good of a game as he’s coached.