Kyle Shanahan, John Lynch discuss decision to receive ball in Super Bowl LVIII overtime

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San Francisco’s decision to receive the ball in overtime against the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LVIII wound up burning them.

After the 49ers settled for a field goal, Patrick Mahomes marched Kansas City down the field for the game-winning score and the Chiefs’ second straight Super Bowl victory. 

Mecole Hardman Jr. of the Kansas City Chiefs celebrates with Patrick Mahomes after scoring the game-winning touchdown in overtime to defeat the San Francisco 49ers 25-22 during Super Bowl LVIII at Allegiant Stadium on Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (Steph Chambers/Getty Images)

Niners head coach Kyle Shanahan decided to take the ball, even with the new playoff overtime rules that allow each team to possess the football and took a lot of heat for the call.

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Multiple 49ers players said they were unaware of the new overtime playoff rules after the loss. 

"You know what? I didn't even realize the playoff rules were different in overtime," 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk said after the game, via ESPN. "I assume you just want the ball to score a touchdown and win. I guess that's not the case. I don't totally know the strategy there. We hadn't talked about it, no."

Shanahan explained on Sunday that he wanted to football so that San Francisco could have the third possession with a chance to win the game. On Tuesday, Shanahan and 49ers general manager John Lynch dove deeper into the decision. 

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San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk walks off the field after Super Bowl LVIII, Sunday, Feb. 11, 2024, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Eric