Following their defeat in Super Bowl LVIII, several San Francisco 49ers players admitted to not understanding the NFL's revised overtime rules, contrasting with the Kansas City Chiefs who had prepared for such scenarios during their training camp. The 49ers' lack of awareness regarding the rules, which now allow for both teams to possess the ball in overtime, was highlighted after their decision to receive the ball at the start of the overtime period. This decision-making process, influenced by their unfamiliarity with the new rules, was criticized as a significant oversight by commentators and analysts. The Chiefs, on the other hand, had a clear strategy for the overtime, indicating their preparation for the revised rules.
49ers players say they didn’t understand overtime rules in Super Bowl loss https://t.co/TWZkQYnBo2 https://t.co/k9IXrjQY89
Just after the San Francisco 49ers lost the 2024 Super Bowl in overtime to the Kansas City Chiefs, multiple 49ers players revealed they had no idea the rules for extra time in the Big Game had changed. https://t.co/ovUE7WZ7c5
49ers players admit they did not know overtime rules in Super Bowl loss to Chiefs https://t.co/yID3RCSQEn
Some 49ers unaware of overtime rules in Super Bowl loss https://t.co/WgL9RsTxiY https://t.co/SCuGfR2Omi
49ers players say they didn’t understand overtime rules in Super Bowl loss https://t.co/d7tWitSxKO https://t.co/2q4cUYwn4H
While some 49ers players admitted they didn’t know the league’s new rules for overtime periods in the postseason, Patrick Mahomes and Andy Reid said there was a clear plan for the Chiefs. https://t.co/Py6hEruyg6
Several #49ers players admitted they didn’t know the NFL’s new playoff overtime rules after their heartbreaking #SuperBowl loss to the #Chiefs. https://t.co/cyKs4B9h1E
49ers players admit being unaware of overtime rules in Super Bowl LVIII: 'It was a surprise'. https://t.co/etB3nSG8PA Click the image to read more:
49ers players say they weren't aware of new playoff overtime rule as KS Chiefs win Super Bowl LVIII https://t.co/v47WFWCm2L https://t.co/nEpSoRqtxj
From @TheAthletic: Some San Francisco 49ers players said following the team’s Super Bowl loss to the Kansas City Chiefs that they were unaware of the overtime rules that allowed for both teams to possess the ball. https://t.co/4pY71WXWTD
49ers did NOT know the Super Bowl overtime rules were different to the regular season before San Francisco's coin toss decision backfired... while the Chiefs had 'rehearsed' it for weeks https://t.co/aJSwIhZN3v https://t.co/MJTAngK97K
49ers players say they didn't understand overtime rules in Super Bowl loss https://t.co/XzcZhpCWhA
“I don’t get it!” 😅 @Espngreeny can’t understand how multiple 49ers players didn’t know the new playoff overtime rules. https://t.co/r7ozmL4Gls
"Multiple San Francisco players said after the game that they were not aware that the overtime rules are different in the playoffs than they are in the regular season, and strategy discussions over how to handle the overtime period did not occur as a team." 😬 https://t.co/ebblA7YfLQ
49ers players say they didn't know new Super Bowl overtime rules or discuss strategy https://t.co/HGI300IE8h
The 49ers not knowing overtime rules is so insanely unacceptable https://t.co/1to3HNJFeS
Come on, man! 49ers players say they were unaware of overtime possession rules in Super Bowl https://t.co/IpLGJbCVSw
Super Bowl: Several 49ers players admitted they didn't know new rules when OT started https://t.co/JICd1cxtyG
49ers Players Make Stunning Admission After Super Bowl Loss That They Were Unaware of Overtime Rules https://t.co/m0SrEZ0JcQ
49ers players were clueless to new overtime rules before fateful Super Bowl decision https://t.co/JYFg5AwAKi https://t.co/eJLuGzZ1cy
#49ers players saying they didn’t know/were not informed/were not prepared to execute a strategy regarding the playoff overtime rules is blowing my mind…
Super Bowl: 49ers’ Shanahan defends OT choice, but players didn’t know rules https://t.co/RtVfnP4g6W
#49ers players saying they didn’t know the playoff overtime rules is blowing my mind…
49ers players admit being unaware of overtime rules in Super Bowl LVIII: 'It was a surprise' https://t.co/fCxDJmPH5z
After their loss to the Chiefs, some 49ers players said that they were unaware of the overtime rules that allowed for both teams to possess the ball. It was the second Super Bowl to go into overtime but the first under the revised rule. More ⤵️ https://t.co/6ZPrETRcRE
.@stephenasmith says "it was a smear on the entire organization" that the 49ers' players didn't know the Super Bowl overtime rules: https://t.co/amXHWsc8EO
𝗥𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧: Multiple #49ers players were unaware of the new overtime rules, per @bylindsayhjones https://t.co/bE6lhR3ipe
49ers not knowing the overtime rules caused them to not score a TD and then to give up a TD
“Chiefs players said they had gone over a strategy in case the game went into overtime. Niners players admitted they didn’t know the rules for overtime. San Francisco won the coin toss and chose to receive the ball first. ‘You know what? I didn't even realize the playoff rules… https://t.co/eWyl6rNgvy
Multiple 49ers players said they were not aware of the NFL's postseason overtime rules. https://t.co/G8WoVzGpvx
49ers Players Admitted They Didn’t Know Super Bowl Overtime Rules After Loss to Chiefs https://t.co/qKnoOr7jR0
Multiple 49ers players said after the game that they were not aware of the new overtime rules, per @bylindsayhjones https://t.co/BfjXrC6kqa
49ers players say they didn't know Super Bowl overtime rules - via @ESPN App https://t.co/IEiCK6jUIq
Multiple 49ers players admitted they didn't understand the Super Bowl overtime rules https://t.co/lLuZ1Ic1CW https://t.co/3rFJvCnNhE
49ers players not knowing how OT works in the playoffs is insane! https://t.co/jSxbJXyTDF
49ers didn’t know Super Bowl overtime rules were different than regular season, and it cost them https://t.co/fAza7UHqIz
Multiple #49ers players said after the game that they were not aware of the new overtime rules. The #Chiefs, on the other hand, have been planning for this scenario, and DT Chris Jones said they were going to go for two had San Francisco scored a TD, per @bylindsayhjones.… https://t.co/DHe3pn1TwQ https://t.co/3p7XzVx6rJ
Wow! 49ers players admit they didn’t know the new overtime rules while the Chiefs were preparing in training camp for them. https://t.co/WTNuQVKyWf
#49ers win the toss and took the ball. Not sure that's the strategy under the NFL's new playoff overtime rules. Would think they'd want to know what they need after Chiefs possession and could theoretically win it with a safety.