49ers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 35, San Francisco 49ers 28 · DINGERZ MADDEN 🏈
Final Score
49ers 28 4 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 35 5 TD · 0 FG · 5 XPMichael Penix Jr 236 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 229 yds rushingMike Evans 70 yds receivingA.J. Terrell Jr 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 438 · 413Passing yards 209 · 236Rushing yards 229 · 177Completions 10/19 · 9/16Yards per carry 8.5 · 12.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers, with a final score of 35-28. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious at home, raising their hopes for a postseason run.
Atlanta's Michael Penix Jr. was the standout performer, throwing for 236 yards and three touchdowns, showcasing his ability to lead the offense effectively. Meanwhile, Christian McCaffrey of the 49ers put up a remarkable 229 rushing yards, proving to be a formidable force on the ground. However, the Falcons' balanced attack ultimately made the difference, with key contributions across the board.
Defensively, Atlanta was able to make critical plays when it mattered most. Jalon Walker recorded a key sack, while A.J. Terrell Jr. secured an interception, adding to the pressure on San Francisco's offense. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Terrell's pick helped seal the game, allowing the Falcons to hold off a desperate comeback attempt from the 49ers.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 10/19 | 53% | 221 | 2 | 1 | 107.5 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 9/16 | 56% | 236 | 3 | 0 | 140.6 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 25 | 229 | 9.2 | 36 | 2 | 68 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 13 | 178 | 13.7 | 12 | 2 | 82 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 70 | 35.0 | 27 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 1 | 66 | 66.0 | 62 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 3 | 63 | 21.0 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 9 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 65 | 21.7 | 23 | 1 | 30 | 0 |
| Olamide ZaccheausWR | 1 | 59 | 59.0 | 31 | 1 | 59 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 43 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 38 | 38.0 | 7 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 6 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Mike HughesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jack JonesCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Robert LongerbeamCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ashtyn DavisFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeMarcco HellamsFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nate HobbsCB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 5 | 0 |