49ers at Falcons
San Francisco 49ers 41, Atlanta Falcons 34 · Madden 2011 RERUN
Final Score
49ers 41 5 TD · 2 FG · 5 XP
Falcons 34 0 TD · 2 FG · 4 XPTom Brady 392 yds passingFrank Gore 70 yds rushingJulio Jones 148 yds receivingRay Edwards 3 tkl defenseTotal yards 392 · 393Passing yards 310 · 376Rushing yards 82 · 17Completions 16/21 · 0/0Yards per carry 5.5 · 2.4Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 3d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the San Francisco 49ers outlasted the Atlanta Falcons with a final score of 41-34. With playoff aspirations on the line, both teams fought hard, but it was the 49ers who managed to secure a crucial victory on the road.
Tom Brady showcased his veteran prowess for the Falcons, throwing for an impressive 392 yards and four touchdowns, connecting frequently with standout receiver Julio Jones, who racked up 148 receiving yards. However, Frank Gore's steady performance on the ground, totaling 70 rushing yards, provided the 49ers with essential balance, allowing them to maintain their offensive rhythm throughout the game.
Defensively, the standout performance came from Troy Polamalu, who led the 49ers with four total tackles, contributing to a solid defensive effort that contained Atlanta's explosive plays. The turning point occurred late in the fourth quarter when a crucial interception by Curtis Lofton gave the Falcons a chance to tie the game, but they couldn't capitalize, sealing the victory for San Francisco.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Colin KaepernickQB | 16/21 | 76% | 342 | 2 | 2 | 109.8 |
| Other | ||||||
| Tom BradyQB | 30/48 | 63% | 392 | 4 | 1 | 107.2 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Frank GoreHB | 13 | 70 | 5.4 | 23 | 2 | 20 | 0 |
| Colin KaepernickQB | 2 | 12 | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Stevan RidleyHB | 7 | 17 | 2.4 | 10 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Julio JonesWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Ted GinnWR | 5 | 132 | 26.4 | 49 | 1 | 65 | 0 |
| Frank GoreHB | 5 | 96 | 19.2 | 55 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
| Greg JenningsWR | 3 | 86 | 28.7 | 48 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Vernon DavisTE | 3 | 28 | 9.3 | 6 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Julio JonesWR | 7 | 148 | 21.1 | 27 | 1 | 58 | 0 |
| Kevin ConeTE | 9 | 107 | 11.9 | 29 | 0 | 29 | 0 |
| Jason HillWR | 6 | 79 | 13.2 | 10 | 2 | 35 | 0 |
| Reginald KellyTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Stevan RidleyHB | 3 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Roddy WhiteWR | 4 | 44 | 11.0 | 7 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Reggie SmithSS | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Troy PolamaluSS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert GeathersLEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Charles WoodsonCB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Nate ClementsCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Madieu WilliamsFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Patrick WillisMIKE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin SmithDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ray McDonaldREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Chris CulliverCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ahmad BrooksSAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colin JonesFS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Ray EdwardsREDG | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kelvin HaydenCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Curtis LoftonMIKE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dunta RobinsonCB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mike PetersonSAM | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Thomas DeCoudFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| William MooreSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Darrin WallsCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James DockeryCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Brent GrimesCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| David AkersK | 2/2 | 5 | 62 |
| Falcons | |||
| Steven BryantK | 2/3 | 4 | 45 |