San Francisco
49ers
1-5
22
FINAL
34
Atlanta
Falcons
4-2
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons secured a decisive 34-22 victory over the San Francisco 49ers in Week 7 of the 2026 season, showcasing their offensive prowess and improving their playoff positioning. With both teams fighting for a stronger hold in the NFC, this win puts the Falcons in a favorable spot moving forward.
Malik Willis delivered a standout performance for Atlanta, throwing for 349 yards and four touchdowns, consistently finding open receivers and making key plays when it mattered most. Chris Godwin Jr. was his favorite target, racking up an impressive 198 receiving yards, while the Falcons' offensive line provided Willis with ample protection throughout the game.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial stops, highlighted by Jalyx Hunt's two sacks that disrupted San Francisco's rhythm and forced them into uncomfortable situations. Elijah Molden’s interception sealed the deal late in the game, underscoring Atlanta's dominance on both sides of the ball. The turning point came in the second quarter when Willis connected with Godwin for a long touchdown, giving Atlanta a lead they would not relinquish.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malik Willis | QB | 34 | 25 | 74% | 349 | 4 | 1 | 133.0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 49 | 23 | 47% | 286 | 1 | 2 | 55.3 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breece Hall | HB | 16 | 79 | 4.9 | 27 | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 14 | 62 | 4.4 | 12 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jordan Mason | HB | 5 | 40 | 8.0 | 39 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 3 | 10 | 3.3 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Bo Nix | QB | 3 | 8 | 2.7 | — | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Malik Willis | QB | 5 | 2 | 0.4 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Godwin Jr | WR | 7 | 198 | 28.3 | 127 | 2 | 70 | 1 |
| Calvin Ridley | WR | 10 | 144 | 14.4 | 16 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Davante Adams | WR | 8 | 100 | 12.5 | 39 | 2 | 34 | 0 |
| Trey McBride | TE | 3 | 48 | 16.0 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Josh Downs | WR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 9 | 0 | 27 | 1 |
| Tucker Kraft | TE | 6 | 42 | 7.0 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| DeMario Douglas | WR | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Breece Hall | HB | 2 | 14 | 7.0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Jalen Coker | WR | 1 | 9 | 9.0 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 1 |
| Dawson Knox | TE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Saquon Barkley | HB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jalyx Hunt | REDG | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Elijah Molden | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Kenny Moore II | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Cooper DeJean | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Garrett Williams | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Mustapha | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaquan Brisker | SS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Aaron Donald | DT | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaelan Phillips | REDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charvarius Ward Sr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Dru Phillips | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Justin Reid | FS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles Omenihu | DT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Taylor Rapp | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. Reader | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin St-Juste | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cameron Jordan | REDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Battle | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed Oliver | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cody Simon | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chase Young | LEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darnell Savage | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Eric Kendricks | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mohamoud Diabate | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Jimmy Ciarlo | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Loop | K | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Matt Prater | K | 3 | 3 | 1 | 53 |

