49ers at Falcons
San Francisco 49ers 17, Atlanta Falcons 10 · LEGACY REGS
Final Score
49ers 17 2 TD · 1 FG · 2 XP
Falcons 10 1 TD · 1 FG · 1 XPBrock Purdy 223 yds passingChristian McCaffrey 61 yds rushingDe'Zhaun Stribling 85 yds receivingXavier Watts 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 348 · 290Passing yards 223 · 177Rushing yards 125 · 113Completions 29/45 · 16/29Yards per carry 4.6 · 5.1Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 1d ago
In a tightly contested battle, the San Francisco 49ers narrowly defeated the Atlanta Falcons, 17-10, in Week 16 of the 2028 season. With playoff implications on the line, both teams fought hard, but the 49ers emerged victorious, solidifying their postseason aspirations.
Brock Purdy led the charge for San Francisco, throwing for 223 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his ability to deliver in critical moments. De'Zhaun Stribling was his favorite target, racking up 85 receiving yards, while Christian McCaffrey's contributions on the ground, with 61 rushing yards, helped keep the Falcons' defense on their heels.
On the defensive side, Nick Bosa was a standout performer for the 49ers, recording two sacks that were pivotal in applying pressure on the Falcons' offense. The game's turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Bosa's second sack forced a crucial fumble, allowing San Francisco to regain control and seal the victory. Despite a strong defensive effort from Atlanta, highlighted by Xavier Watts' nine total tackles, they couldn't overcome the late-game onslaught.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 29/45 | 64% | 223 | 2 | 0 | 91.2 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Husan LongstreetQB | 16/29 | 55% | 177 | 1 | 0 | 84.9 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 13 | 61 | 4.7 | 15 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 12 | 61 | 5.1 | 16 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kevin GarayTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 15 | 59 | 3.9 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Doug FreemanHB | 4 | 45 | 11.3 | 34 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Husan LongstreetQB | 2 | 7 | 3.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 7 | 85 | 12.1 | 9 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 9 | 46 | 5.1 | 44 | 1 | 21 | 0 |
| Jordan DwyerWR | 3 | 40 | 13.3 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| Kevin GarayTE | 4 | 23 | 5.8 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 6 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Dylan WadeFB | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 2 | 59 | 29.5 | 52 | 1 | 56 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 53 | 10.6 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Jerry JeudyWR | 5 | 35 | 7.0 | 11 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Tommy TrembleTE | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | — | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| KeAndre Lambert-SmithWR | 2 | 3 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | — | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Nick BosaLEDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Bray HubbardFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Upton StoutCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Emmett BoyerDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb NixFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Red MurdockWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac SmithSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zyon McCollumCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 5 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kendal DanielsSAM | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zack BaunMIKE | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ed OliverDT | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Frankie LuvuWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Za'Darius SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A'Mauri WashingtonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| D.J. ReedCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 1/1 | 2 | 53 |
| Falcons | |||
| Chad RylandK | 1/1 | 1 | 54 |