Falcons at 49ers
Atlanta Falcons 40, San Francisco 49ers 27 · That_One_Madden_League_REGS🔥
Final Score
Falcons 40 3 TD · 3 FG · 3 XP
49ers 27 4 TD · 0 FG · 3 XPDrew Mestemaker 386 yds passingBijan Robinson 106 yds rushingDe'Zhaun Stribling 178 yds receivingByron Murphy Jr 5 tkl defenseTotal yards 443 · 447Passing yards 256 · 386Rushing yards 187 · 61Completions 21/37 · 27/38Yards per carry 5.6 · 3.8Recap
Franchise Hub Beat · 2d ago
In a thrilling Week 1 match-up of the 2028 season, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers with a final score of 40-27. This victory sets the tone for the Falcons' season as they look to build momentum early, while the 49ers aim to regroup after a tough opening loss.
Drew Mestemaker of the 49ers showcased his arm strength, throwing for an impressive 386 yards and two touchdowns. However, it was Bijan Robinson of the Falcons who stole the show on the ground, rushing for 106 yards and adding a crucial touchdown to propel Atlanta’s offense. De'Zhaun Stribling also made an impact for San Francisco, racking up 178 receiving yards, but it wasn't enough to secure a victory.
Defensively, the Falcons made key plays that shifted the momentum in their favor, highlighted by an interception from Byron Murphy Jr. that halted a promising drive for the 49ers. Although Joey Bosa recorded 1.5 sacks for San Francisco, it was the Falcons' ability to capitalize on turnovers that proved decisive. The turning point came late in the second quarter, when Murphy's interception led to an Atlanta touchdown, giving them a lead they wouldn’t relinquish.
Box Score
| Player | C/A | PCT | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | ||||||
| Joe MiltonQB | 21/37 | 57% | 256 | 1 | 0 | 87.2 |
| 49ers | ||||||
| Drew MestemakerQB | 27/38 | 71% | 386 | 2 | 1 | 110.1 |
| Player | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 18 | 106 | 5.9 | 27 | 1 | 18 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 10 | 62 | 6.2 | 36 | 1 | 43 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dillon JonesHB | 1 | 6 | 6.0 | — | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Drake LondonWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Benjamin BrahmerTE | 1 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joe MiltonQB | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 8 | 33 | 4.1 | 25 | 1 | 20 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 4 | 22 | 5.5 | 10 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| Drew MestemakerQB | 4 | 6 | 1.5 | — | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||||
| Jalin HyattWR | 2 | 8 | 4.0 | — | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Player | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||||
| Drake LondonWR | 6 | 80 | 13.3 | 16 | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Zachariah BranchWR | 6 | 60 | 10.0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts SrTE | 3 | 47 | 15.7 | 12 | 0 | 31 | 2 |
| Bijan RobinsonHB | 3 | 30 | 10.0 | 10 | 0 | 26 | 0 |
| Benjamin BrahmerTE | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trey BensonHB | 1 | 13 | 13.0 | 12 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Dillon JonesHB | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 1 |
| 49ers | |||||||
| De'Zhaun StriblingWR | 10 | 178 | 17.8 | 55 | 1 | 42 | 0 |
| Brandon AiyukWR | 4 | 63 | 15.8 | 15 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Jordan ShippWR | 3 | 38 | 12.7 | 15 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
| Christian McCaffreyHB | 5 | 38 | 7.6 | 22 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| George KittleTE | 3 | 34 | 11.3 | 14 | 1 | 19 | 0 |
| Kaelon BlackHB | 1 | 28 | 28.0 | 20 | 0 | 28 | 0 |
| Luke LacheyTE | 1 | 7 | 7.0 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Player | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||||
| Byron Murphy JrCB | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Dylan StewartREDG | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Keon SabbFS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Andre CiscoFS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jayden JacksonDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suntraine PerkinsWILL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Matt MilanoWILL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier WattsSS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Gervon Dexter SrDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon WalkerLEDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 49ers | |||||
| Tawfiq ByardSS | 7 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton StoutCB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fred WarnerMIKE | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ephesians PrysockCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Joey BosaREDG | 2 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Lonnie Johnson JrFS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Caleb BaconSAM | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Osa OdighizuwaDT | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick MartinWILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Devin SanchezCB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alfred CollinsDT | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Romello HeightLEDG | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier FilsaimeFS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marques SigleSS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Antwaun Powell-RylandLEDG | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gracen HaltonDT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tyrique TuckerDT | 0 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mykel WilliamsREDG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicholas RodriguezWILL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other | |||||
| Avieon TerrellCB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | FG | XP | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falcons | |||
| Lucas CarneiroK | 3/3 | 3 | 48 |
| 49ers | |||
| Eddy PineiroK | 0/0 | 3 | 0 |