Programming note: Watch Matt Maiocco’s full interview with Kyle Shanahan on “49ers Game Plan,” airing at 10:30 p.m. PT Friday on NBC Sports Bay Area after “Giants Postgame Live”SANTA CLARA — Tight end Jake Tonges made his first career reception on a late-game drive that would end with him being the hero.But his first catch as a pro provided 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan with material to have some fun at Tonges’ expense.When Shanahan stood in front of the team Monday to review the 49ers’ 17-13 victory over the Seattle Seahawks in Week 1, he pointed out that Tonges finally caught a pass in his 21st NFL game.But he also pointed out how Tonges completely busted his assignment on a play that provided the 49ers with a 2-yard gain.“We had a middle screen put in for (George) Kittle that we thought was going to be a hell of a play,” Shanahan said on NBC Sports Bay Area’s “49ers Game Plan.” “We repped it with Kittle all week, and then he got hurt. I didn’t know if I could call it.”Shanahan said during the course of the game, he kept bringing it up to 49ers tight ends coach Brian Fleury. He...
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