Atlanta
Falcons
6-4
30
FINAL
27
San Francisco
49ers
8-3
AI Recap
AI RECAPIn a thrilling Week 12 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons narrowly defeated the San Francisco 49ers, finishing the game with a final score of 30-27. This victory keeps Atlanta's playoff hopes alive as they continue to battle for a favorable position in the postseason.
On the offensive side, Sam Darnold led the way for the Falcons, throwing for two touchdowns and orchestrating key drives throughout the game. Bijan Robinson was a force on the ground, racking up 145 rushing yards, while Dante Moore of the 49ers topped the passing charts with 273 yards, showcasing his ability to lead his team through the air. Mike Evans also made a significant impact, contributing 92 receiving yards and providing a reliable target for Moore.
Defensively, Divine Deablo was notable for the Falcons with four total tackles, helping to keep the 49ers' offense in check. The game turned in the fourth quarter when a crucial defensive stand by Atlanta forced a turnover on downs, allowing them to maintain their slim lead and ultimately secure the victory. James Pearce Jr.'s sack earlier in the game also played a pivotal role, disrupting San Francisco's rhythm and contributing to the Falcons' success.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dante Moore | QB | 27 | 22 | 81% | 273 | 1 | 2 | 90.2 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 9 | 5 | 56% | 126 | 2 | 2 | 100.4 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 0 | 0 | — | 4 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 1 | 2 | 200% | 0 | 0 | 0 | 79.1 |
| Nic Anderson | WR | 0 | 1 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 16 | 145 | 9.1 | 23 | 2 | 72 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 19 | 35 | 1.8 | 16 | 1 | 14 | 0 |
| Sam Darnold | QB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Evans | WR | 3 | 92 | 30.7 | 6 | 0 | 47 | 0 |
| Nic Anderson | WR | 3 | 79 | 26.3 | 43 | 2 | 63 | 0 |
| Elijah Higgins | TE | 6 | 64 | 10.7 | 6 | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun Stribling | WR | 5 | 63 | 12.6 | 49 | 0 | 32 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffrey | HB | 8 | 54 | 6.8 | 43 | 1 | 15 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 2 | 47 | 23.5 | 16 | 0 | 38 | 0 |
| Calvin Austin | WR | 2 | 4 | 2.0 | 12 | 0 | 8 | 1 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| JT Woods | FS | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Braylon Shelby | LEDG | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaiah Pola-Mao | FS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | WILL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Isaac Smith | SS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Owen Pappoe | WILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dre Greenlaw | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter Sr | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrel Dodson | WILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Paulson Adebo | CB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Olano | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 23 |
| Eddy Pineiro | K | 2 | 2 | 3 | 40 |
| Jake Bailey | P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |

