San Francisco
49ers
2-8
10
FINAL
24
Atlanta
Falcons
6-5
AI Recap
AI RECAPThe Atlanta Falcons topped the San Francisco 49ers with a decisive 24-10 victory, solidifying their position in the playoff hunt as the regular season approaches its climax. With both teams vying for crucial wins in Week 12 of the 2028 season, the Falcons delivered a commanding performance that showcased their offensive prowess.
Leading the charge for Atlanta was quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who threw for an impressive 337 yards and three touchdowns, displaying precision and poise throughout the game. Meanwhile, wide receiver Marquis Givens put on a show with 160 receiving yards, providing Penix with a reliable target, while Bijan Robinson contributed significantly on the ground with 74 rushing yards, helping maintain offensive balance.
Defensively, the Falcons were effective in limiting the 49ers' scoring opportunities, but the turning point came in the second quarter when Penix connected with Givens for a pivotal touchdown that shifted momentum. Although Renardo Green led the 49ers with seven tackles and Mykel Williams dominated with 2.5 sacks, their efforts weren't enough to counter the Falcons' offensive firepower and strategic execution.
Passing
| Player | Pos | ATT | CMP | CMP% | YDS | TD | INT | QBR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 43 | 29 | 67% | 337 | 3 | 0 | 114.1 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 30 | 14 | 47% | 162 | 0 | 0 | 63.4 |
Rushing
| Player | Pos | ATT | YDS | YPC | YAC | TD | LNG | FUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 17 | 74 | 4.4 | — | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 13 | 46 | 3.5 | 22 | 1 | 26 | 0 |
| Brock Purdy | QB | 3 | 19 | 6.3 | — | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| Tony Hardin | HB | 1 | 1 | 1.0 | — | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Michael Penix Jr | QB | 2 | -2 | -1.0 | — | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Receiving
| Player | Pos | REC | YDS | YPR | YAC | TD | LNG | DROP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marquis Givens | WR | 10 | 160 | 16.0 | 27 | 2 | 29 | 0 |
| Ricky Pearsall | WR | 6 | 84 | 14.0 | 18 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Parker Washington | WR | 6 | 68 | 11.3 | 17 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
| Drake London | WR | 4 | 55 | 13.8 | 8 | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| Kyle Pitts Sr | TE | 6 | 39 | 6.5 | 12 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| Jordan James | HB | 4 | 29 | 7.3 | 21 | 0 | 12 | 0 |
| Brandon Aiyuk | WR | 2 | 25 | 12.5 | 4 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Bijan Robinson | HB | 3 | 15 | 5.0 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| Tony Hardin | HB | 1 | 14 | 14.0 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Brandon Farreny | TE | 1 | 10 | 10.0 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Defense
| Player | Pos | TKL | SACK | INT | FF | PD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mykel Williams | REDGE | 6 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Logan Hall | DT | 4 | 2.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Renardo Green | CB | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | SS | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| A.J. Terrell Jr | CB | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Divine Deablo | WILL | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dee Winters | WILL | 4 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clark Phillips III | CB | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| James Pearce Jr | REDGE | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Fred Warner | MIKE | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jermaine Bailey | SAM | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mikail Kamara | REDGE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Deommodore Lenoir | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Azeez Al-Shaair | MIKE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Xavier Watts | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Sebastian Fernandez | WILL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Daylen Everette | CB | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nick Bosa | LEDGE | 1 | 0.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jalon Walker | LEDGE | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Upton Stout | CB | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jessie Bates III | FS | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Ar'Darius Washington | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Justin Eboigbe | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Kahanu ### | SAM | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sam Delos | FS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Christen Miller | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Alfred Collins | DT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Alohi Gilman | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Bowman Jr | CB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Kicking
| Player | Pos | FGM | FGA | XPM | LNG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maddux Trujillo | K | 1 | 1 | 3 | 27 |
| Jack Podlesny | K | 1 | 1 | 1 | 51 |

