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Shanahan's backpack containing gameplan accidentally taken by writer

Kyle Shanahan got a bit of a scare during the Super Bowl's opening night.

A backpack belonging to Atlanta's offensive coordinator went missing at Minute Maid Park, setting off a furious search since he was carrying his playbook.

Rest easy, Falcons fans.

The New England Patriots had nothing to do with it.

Longtime sports columnist Art Spander said he mistakenly picked up the dark green backpack, which looked much like his own, after joining a group of reporters interviewing the assistant coach.

Shanahan is expected to be hired as San Francisco's head coach after Sunday's Super Bowl.