49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Makes Punt Returner Decision After Costly Fumble

The San Francisco 49ers survived a back-and-forth battle with the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday, pulling out a 32-29 win to push their record to 5-0. The game featured momentum swings in both directions, and not all of them were positive for San Francisco. One of the more costly moments came on special teams. Punt returner Jacob Cowing attempted to field a punt with a Seattle gunner closing fast. He should have called for a fair catch. Instead, he tried to make a play, fumbled, and the Seahawks recovered deep in 49ers territory.