George Kittle bluntly says the San Francisco 49ers’ 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was their own fault, citing four turnovers as the decisive factor. After building a 14-3 lead, the 49ers saw Brock Purdy throw two picks, rookie Kaelon Black lose a fumble, and Kittle himself fumble late, allowing Atlanta to turn the mistakes into 13 points. Safety Jessie Bates III forced Kittle’s fumble and added an interception. The defeat ends the 49ers’ 6-0 start, leaving them 6-1 heading into a Week 8 bye, with Kittle stressing that eliminating turnovers is essential for a return to winning form.
The 49ers started strong enough but ultimately fell apart to the Falcons in Week 7, and there's plenty of blame to go around.
The Atlanta Falcons pull off a stunning upset over unbeaten San Francisco, rallying from a 14‑3 deficit to win 39‑12 on Oct. 25, 2026. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. throws two TD passes with a clean 25‑34, 213‑yard performance, while the defense forces four turnovers and shuts the 49ers to just six points after halftime. Key contributions come from rookie returner Zachariah Branch’s 61‑yard kickoff return and solid kicking by Nick Folk despite a missed extra point. The victory revives the Falcons’ NFC South hopes and showcases a whole‑team effort that could signal a shift from their recent mediocrity. Fans will want to see how this win fits into Atlanta’s inconsistent 2026 campaign.
Williams posted a +0.32 EPA per dropback when the Patriots blitzed him. For context, it was the second-best EPA/DB performance by an NFL QB this season in a game where the opponent blitzed at least 50% of dropbacks. Michael Penix, in the Falcons' Monday Night Massacre of the Saints, was the only one better (9 of 12, 147 yards, 1 TD, 1 sack, 143.4 rating).
Fred Warner and San Francisco 49ers are undefeated no more. They suffered their first loss in the 2026 NFL regular season on Sunday, as Michael Penix Jr. and the Atlanta Falcons thumped them, 29-20, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Among the chief reasons behind San Francisco’s Week 7 fall was its letdown ball security. The […]
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Baker Mayfield played through a dislocated thumb in Week 3 thanks to a makeshift glove engineered by a Tampa Bay Rays clubhouse attendant after Nike couldn’t supply a protector. The custom glove, described as a "Frankenstein" hybrid, sparked a wave of NFL fan memes—including O.J. Simpson references—when insider Ian Rapoport posted photos on X. Mayfield returned to action, leading the Buccaneers to a 43-13 win over the Carolina Panthers, throwing a TD to Tez Johnson after a 1‑5 start. Coach Todd Bowles praised his practice performance and the team now faces the Atlanta Falcons on Nov. 1.
Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels made a memorable comeback from a frightening neck injury, helping his team hand the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers their first loss of the season with a 29-20 win at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on Sunday. A mere week after suffering the injury, Daniels spearheaded Atlanta’s defensive effort with a team-high […]
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Baltimore Beatdown surveyed fans after the Ravens' first six games under new head coach Jesse Minter, handing the staff a B‑overall grade. The team sits 4‑2, with recent wins over the Colts, Titans, Cowboys and Falcons, but also a costly loss to the Browns that erased a double‑digit lead. Fans cite improving defense and penalty reductions, yet note lingering second‑half woes and an injury‑hit offensive line. Confidence dipped from 79% to 48% after the Browns defeat and may fall further unless Lamar Jackson returns. Despite the slump, the Ravens still sit at +1100 odds to win the Super Bowl, though division hopes now require a sweep of their final four games.
The 49ers suffer their first loss of the season, 28-24 to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium, dropping to 3‑4 and heading into a bye week. QB Brock Purdy struggled with timing and mis‑communications, while the secondary—particularly Ji’Ayir Brown and Jack Jones—was called out for poor coverage. Despite outgaining Atlanta 400‑295, four turnovers proved costly. Coach Shanahan’s trimmed receiving corps and lingering injuries to Mike Evans and Nick Bosa limited the offense. Analysts note the loss may spark roster tweaks at kicker, cornerback, wide receiver and possibly the defensive line, with names like Josh Sweat and Khalil Mack mentioned.
After a Week 7 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, the Seattle Seahawks improve to 4‑3 and climb to second place in the NFC West behind the 49ers (6‑1). The 49ers’ 29‑20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons ends their unbeaten run, while the Rams (3‑4) and Cardinals (2‑5) also slip. Despite the win, Seattle remains outside the playoff picture, sitting eighth in the NFC and trailing the deep NFC North for a wild‑card spot. The article breaks down the updated West and conference standings and what the Seahawks must do to stay alive.
Brock Purdy kept the big picture in focus while acknowledging errors he and the San Francisco 49ers made in their 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon. San Francisco boasted a perfect 6-0 record going into the matchup. The shined as one of the best teams in the league, seeing Purdy play at […]
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The Houston Rockets host the Atlanta Hawks tonight at the Toyota Center, with the Rockets favored by 5.5 points. Houston may see the return of Fred VanVleet—and possibly Marcus Smart—while Steven Adams remains out. The Rockets previously beat the Hawks despite missing three rotation players, holding off a late fourth‑quarter rally. Atlanta, missing Mo Guéye, will be eager to avoid a second loss to Houston and hopes to improve its 27% three‑point shooting. The game tips off at 7:30 p.m. CT on Space City Home Network.
The 49ers drop their first game of the season but stay second in the NFC behind the 6‑0 Vikings, keeping the No. 1 seed within reach thanks to a head‑to‑head tiebreaker edge. After Week 7 the Niners sit 6‑1 overall and 3‑0 in the West, while Seattle sits 4‑3 and the Rams 3‑4. Across the conference, Minnesota leads at 6‑0, followed by New York (4‑2‑1) and Carolina (3‑3). The article notes the Vikings’ tough remaining slate, the Giants’ surprise surge under J.J. McCarthy, and the volatility of other contenders like the Seahawks, Rams and Falcons, underscoring how much still hangs in the balance.
The 49ers fell 31‑28 to the Falcons in Week 7 despite outgaining them by 105 yards, plagued by seven penalties, four turnovers and a missed extra point by Eddy Pineiro. Winners include Fred Warner (team‑high 13 tackles, two TFL), George Kittle (8 catches for 88 yards and five impact plays), Christian McCaffrey (71.4% success rate, 61 receiving yards) and Brock Purdy (top‑five QB success rate, key first‑down throws). Losers are highlighted by Pineiro’s extra‑point miss and the costly pass‑rush breakdown. The Niners remain 6‑1 and still rank among the NFL’s best, but Sunday's mistakes proved costly.
The 49ers' loss to the Falcons featured a breakout outing from Jordan Watkins, Kaelon Black's first NFL touchdown, and two costly Brock Purdy interceptions.
NFL Week 7 delivered several disappointing performances, highlighted by the Carolina Panthers' 43-0 loss to the Buccaneers, where Baker Mayfield threw just 11 passes and the defense surrendered 26 points in the second quarter. The Packers’ Josh Jacobs continued the league’s worst rushing attack, managing only 3.3 yards per carry on 11 carries. The San Francisco 49ers piled up 400 offensive yards but fumbled twice and threw two interceptions, barely edging the Falcons. New York Jets kicker Jason Sanders missed a crucial field goal in a 21-18 loss to Miami, and the Houston Texans were outplayed by the Giants despite a favorable matchup.
The 49ers had few defensive answers against the Falcons, which has to leave Raheem Morris disgusted at being beat by his former employer.
Despite falling to the Detroit Lions, the Green Bay Packers remain in the NFC playoff hunt, holding the 7th seed at 4‑3. The NFC North is unique as every team sits above .500, with the Vikings unbeaten at 6‑0 and the Bears at 5‑2. A Seattle Seahawks win this Sunday would tie them with Green Bay at 4‑3, but the Packers keep the tiebreaker. Week 7 standings show the Packers just ahead of Seattle and ahead of struggling teams like the Falcons and Rams, keeping their postseason hopes alive heading into Week 8.
NFL Week 7 delivered clear winners and losers. The Atlanta Falcons upset the San Francisco 49ers, moving a half‑game closer to the division lead thanks to Michael Penix Jr.’s offense and a defense that forced two fumbles and two interceptions. Deshaun Watson posted his first 300‑yard passing game (308 yards, 25‑of‑36) to lead the Cleveland Browns to a game‑winning drive. Meanwhile, the New Orleans Saints’ rushing attack sputters with Alvin Kamara gaining just five yards on six carries and the team finishing with a paltry 18 yards on 17 attempts. The Carolina Panthers’ rush defense collapses, allowing 43 points and a season‑high to Tampa Bay. Derrick Henry struggles for the Ravens, managing only 45 yards on 17 carries. These performances shape the early playoff picture.
Week 7 delivered drama across the NFL, highlighted by the league’s first regular‑season game in France where the Steelers defeated the Saints 16‑10 at Stade de France. Fans slammed the national‑anthem performance and questioned several calls, including a overturned fumble on T.J. Watt. In Nashville, a missed false‑start before Cleveland’s game‑winning field goal sparked Titans fan ire. The Falcons snapped the 49ers’ unbeaten streak, the Bengals rallied from a 13‑0 halftime hole to beat the Ravens 35‑13, and the Vikings moved to 6‑0. Notably, Garrett Wilson shouted at Geno Smith as the Dolphins earned their first win, while J.J. McCarthy guided the Giants to an overtime victory in his debut start.
The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Atlanta Falcons, but they gained some much-needed perspective in the process.
Coach Kyle Shanahan, QB Brock Purdy and other familiar faces led the 49ers into gridiron battle against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 action that included a Christian McCaffrey injury scare. Fans debated whether San Francisco could finish the season undefeated like the 1972 Miami Dolphins ahead of the game and got their answer as […]
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The Atlanta Falcons are one of the most inconsistent and unpredictable teams in the NFL through the first half of the season. Earlier in the year, they went into Green Bay and hammered the Packers 35-14. While they followed that with another road victory over the New Orleans Saints, they lost consecutive home games to […]
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The 49ers committed four turnovers in their first loss of the season. Rookie Kaelon Black shares Kyle Shanahan's message and how teammates responded.
The 49ers fell to the Falcons 29-20 in Week 7. Explore key stats and notes on Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey, rookie Kaelon Black and more.