49ers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 42, San Francisco 49ers 7 · LongHallML
Final Score
49ers 7 1 TD · 0 FG · 1 XP
Falcons 42 6 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPMichael Penix Jr 242 yds passingBijan Robinson 112 yds rushingZachariah Branch 89 yds receivingFred Warner 9 tkl defenseTotal yards 221 · 428Passing yards 141 · 242Rushing yards 80 · 186Completions 15/30 · 21/25Yards per carry 3.2 · 5.6Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a commanding performance, the Atlanta Falcons triumphed over the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 42-7 in Week 7 of the 2026 season. This victory was crucial for the Falcons as they continue to solidify their position in the playoff race, while the 49ers face questions heading into the second half of the season.
Atlanta's offensive showcase was led by quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for 242 yards and an impressive five touchdown passes. Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground, racking up 112 rushing yards, while Zachariah Branch was a reliable target with 89 receiving yards. The Falcons' offense clicked on all cylinders, leaving the 49ers struggling to keep pace.
Defensively, the Falcons were able to apply consistent pressure, highlighted by Da'Shawn Hand's sack that disrupted the 49ers' rhythm. Fred Warner of San Francisco stood out with nine total tackles, but his efforts alone weren't enough to change the tide. The game’s turning point came early in the second quarter when the Falcons scored three unanswered touchdowns, effectively sealing the 49ers' fate.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 15/30 | 50% | 141 | 0 | 0 | 63.3 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 21/25 | 84% | 242 | 5 | 0 | 146.5 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 16 | 45 | 2.8 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Tyjae SpearsHB | 4 | 14 | 3.5 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 13 | 4.3 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | — | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 10 | 112 | 11.2 | 71 | 1 | 35 | 0 |
| Brian Robinson JrHB | 16 | 44 | 2.8 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 1 |
| Austin HooperTE | 4 | 18 | 4.5 | — | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Michael Penix JrQB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Mike EvansWR | 5 | 46 | 9.2 | 14 | 0 | 16 | 1 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 4 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan WatkinsWR | 1 | 18 | 18.0 | — | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 |
| Jake TongesTE | 2 | 13 | 6.5 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| George KittleTE | 2 | 10 | 5.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 6 | 89 | 14.8 | 55 | 1 | 57 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 5 | 51 | 10.2 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 5 | 49 | 9.8 | 10 | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| Darius SlaytonWR | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 6 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 1 | 15 | 15.0 | 16 | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Austin HooperTE | 1 | 8 | 8.0 | — | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 9 | 0.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre GreenlawWILL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| DeForest BucknerDT | 2 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 6 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Da'Shawn HandDT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Divine DeabloMIKE | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marshon LattimoreSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon DorlusDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Samson EbukamREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C.J. HendersonCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/2 | 1 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |