49ers at Falcons
Atlanta Falcons 54, San Francisco 49ers 36 · SNL
Final Score
49ers 36 5 TD · 0 FG · 4 XP
Falcons 54 8 TD · 0 FG · 6 XPMichael Penix Jr 358 yds passingBijan Robinson 172 yds rushingZachariah Branch 109 yds receivingXavier Watts 4 tkl defenseTotal yards 337 · 530Passing yards 237 · 358Rushing yards 100 · 172Completions 18/29 · 16/26Yards per carry 5.9 · 10.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 35d ago
In a thrilling Week 7 matchup, the Atlanta Falcons topped the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 54-36. Both teams were looking to solidify their playoff aspirations, but the Falcons soared to a decisive victory, showcasing their offensive firepower.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 358 yards and four touchdowns, demonstrating precision and poise throughout the game. Bijan Robinson also made a significant impact on the ground, racking up 172 rushing yards, while Zachariah Branch provided a reliable target with 109 receiving yards, making key plays when it mattered most.
Defensively, the Falcons made their presence felt, with Christian Harris recording two sacks that disrupted San Francisco's offensive rhythm. The turning point came in the second quarter when Atlanta's defense forced a crucial turnover, allowing the Falcons to extend their lead and maintain control for the remainder of the contest. The combination of a potent offense and timely defensive plays ultimately secured the victory for Atlanta.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | ||||||
| Brock PurdyQB | 18/29 | 62% | 264 | 1 | 3 | 63.6 |
| Falcons | ||||||
| Michael Penix JrQB | 16/26 | 62% | 358 | 4 | 3 | 105.4 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 13 | 72 | 5.5 | 20 | 4 | 50 | 0 |
| Brock PurdyQB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Kyle JuszczykFB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 5 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 16 | 172 | 10.8 | 102 | 4 | 65 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian KirkWR | 5 | 61 | 12.2 | 30 | 0 | 22 | 0 |
| Mike EvansWR | 2 | 61 | 30.5 | 20 | 0 | 33 | 0 |
| Ricky PearsallWR | 3 | 57 | 19.0 | 4 | 1 | 32 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 22 | 0 | 34 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 5 | 33 | 6.6 | 39 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||||||
| Zachariah BranchWR | 4 | 109 | 27.3 | 19 | 1 | 66 | 0 |
| Jahan DotsonWR | 5 | 85 | 17.0 | 12 | 1 | 38 | 0 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 2 | 76 | 38.0 | 37 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 4 | 67 | 16.8 | 21 | 1 | 40 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 1 | 21 | 21.0 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||||
| Deommodore LenoirCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Chuck ClarkSS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir BrownFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Malik MustaphaSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo GreenCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick BosaLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Falcons | |||||
| Xavier WattsSS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell JrCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Christian HarrisMIKE | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Zah FrazierCB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates IIIFS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce JrREDG | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman JrCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Avieon TerrellCB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sydney BrownSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 4 | 0 |
| Falcons | |||
| Nick FolkK | 0/0 | 6 | 0 |