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49ers' Kyle Shanahan Says Brandon Aiyuk Isn't in 'Doghouse' After Quiet Week 1

San Francisco 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk led the team in receptions, receiving yards and receiving touchdowns last season, but he was held without a target en route to playing just 47 percent of the snaps in his team's 41-33 win over the Detroit Lions last Sunday, per Pro Football Reference.

On Friday, 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said that Aiyuk is not in the "doghouse" despite the second-year wideout's lack of action, per KNBR's Brian Murphy:

Brian Murphy

Kyle on Aiyuk: "No, it's not a doghouse. He would've got his spot completely back; tweaked his hamstring before 3rd preseason game.