Remember Monday’s game when butting heads Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay came face-to-face? Well, it was more than just a game—it was a clash of two brilliant minds with a shared past and bitter rivalry. With regular-season battles, playoff showdowns, and contrasting coaching styles, the competition gets intense every day.

Well, the rivalry is more than just wins and losses. And to add more drama, Michael Silver, the author of “The Why is Everything,” sheds some light on it! The NFL Author revealed on the GoJo and Golic show that Sean openly roots for anyone but the 49ers when they are in the playoffs.

He also shared his favorite nuggets of the book about the Rams. The quote read, “You know, I don’t care if Andy Reid wins 100 Super Bowls. I don’t want Kyle to win one. You know, they’re competitive guys and they’ve been competing.” Silver mentioned how McVay would love to see the Chiefs win 100 Super Bowls but wouldn’t like it if Kyle wins one! Now, that’s harsh!

It’s not that McVay has anything personal against the 49ers, but when it comes to Shanahan, the rivalry is undeniable. Their long-standing coaching duel has only heated up over the years, especially after the Rams’ huge win over the Niners. It’s a long battle of the ages that keeps getting more and more bitter with each game.

And while the fire is far from out, what is the Kyle-McVay rivalry all about?

Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay’s rivalry

Kyle Shanahan vs Sean McVay is one of the most exciting storylines in the NFL. So, grab your popcorn! These two brilliant minds once worked together in Washington. Yes, you read it right! However, once colleagues have now turned their shared history into a battle royale since they both became head coaches in the NFC West in 2017.

Shanahan, the heartbeat of the San Francisco 49ers, and McVay, the brain of the Los Angeles Rams, bring their own unique coaching styles to the table. While Shanahan is blessed with a creative run game, McVay’s superpower is his dynamic passing strategies. And that’s not all! The Niners HC holds the edge in regular-season matchups, holding a 10-5 record against McVay. Well, wait for the climax!

The rivalry got even more intense when McVay’s Rams beat Shanahan’s 49ers in the 2021 NFC Championship, leading to a Super Bowl victory. Wow, now that’s impressive! But here is the kicker: despite the fierce competition, there’s no bad blood between the two, but just respect and appreciation. Yes, you read it right! Both coaches have praised each other’s talent, making their rivalry more about football genius than personal grudges. Shanahan says, “I could tell within about five minutes that Sean McVay was going to be a very good coach.”

Even McVay couldn’t help but sing praises of Shanahan’s coaching, calling him a “great coach” and marveling at the 49ers’ offensive dominance. He said Shanahan’s squad was firing on all cylinders, scoring touchdowns while keeping turnovers to a bare minimum—well, surely a tough act to follow! “He’s a great coach. You look at what they were able to do offensively last year, I think it’ll be hard-pressed to find a team that led the league in scoring, most touchdowns and fewest turnovers it’s incredible,” the Rams coach said.

With injuries affecting both teams this season and key matchups coming on, the Shanahan-McVay saga only gets more exciting. Their rivalry is something you would surely not want to miss as they promise more twists and turns!