Atlanta
Falcons
3-2
71
FINAL
65
San Francisco
49ers
5-0
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling offensive showdown, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 71-65, marking a pivotal Week 6 clash in the 2028 season. Both teams entered the game looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but it was the Falcons who emerged victorious in a contest that showcased explosive scoring on both sides.
Tyler Shough of the 49ers had a record-breaking performance, throwing for an astonishing 631 yards and six touchdowns, keeping San Francisco in the game until the very end. However, it was Atlanta's Isaac Brown who stole the spotlight on the ground, racking up 239 rushing yards, while Ryan Coleman-William put on a receiving clinic with 279 yards through the air. Together, they formed a potent offensive duo that proved too much for the 49ers’ defense to handle.
Defensively, the Falcons made crucial plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by Shemar Stewart's impressive 2.5 sacks. VJ Payne led the team with six total tackles, contributing to a defense that consistently pressured Shough throughout the game. The turning point came late in the fourth quarter when Atlanta's defense forced a turnover that allowed them to maintain their slim lead, ultimately sealing their victory in this high-scoring affair.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tyler Shough | QB | 48 | 32 | 67% | 631 | 6 | 3 | 123.2 |
| LaNorris Sellers | QB | 45 | 22 | 49% | 458 | 5 | 4 | 85.2 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac Brown | HB | 11 | 239 | 21.7 | 5 | 4 | 80 | 0 |
| Tyler Shough | QB | 5 | 52 | 10.4 | 7 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 17 | 41 | 2.4 | 22 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Coleman-William | WR | 7 | 279 | 39.9 | 66 | 3 | 80 | 0 |
| Chris Johnson Jr. | HB | 11 | 176 | 16.0 | 39 | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Ja'Marr Chase | WR | 4 | 151 | 37.8 | 54 | 1 | 65 | 1 |
| Jeff Caldwell | WR | 5 | 137 | 27.4 | 24 | 2 | 65 | 0 |
| London Humphreys | WR | 5 | 92 | 18.4 | 16 | 1 | 48 | 0 |
| Ted Hurst III | WR | 7 | 74 | 10.6 | 21 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Elijah Arroyo | TE | 5 | 64 | 12.8 | 29 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Brock Bowers | TE | 4 | 62 | 15.5 | 7 | 1 | 27 | 0 |
| Kaliq Lockett | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 1 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Isaac Brown | HB | 2 | 18 | 9.0 | 5 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Jaydon Blue | HB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Andrew Marsh | WR | 1 | 5 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaine Matthews Jr. | CB | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Jalon Kilgore | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Byron Murphy II | DT | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Shemar Stewart | REDG | 2 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Ephesians Prysock | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dezz Ricks | CB | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Hezekiah Masses | FS | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Greg Rousseau | LEDG | 3 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jyaire Hill | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| VJ Payne | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rueben Bain Jr. | DT | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Namdi Obiazor | WILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Brandon Cisse | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Derrick Harmon | DT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Colton Hood | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stalbird | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Malaki Starks | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Robert Spears-Jennings | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Colin Simmons | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Abdul Carter | REDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik Muhammad | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sammy Brown | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tre Hawkins III | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cameron Dicker | K | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Cade York | K | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |

