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On Sunday afternoon, the San Francisco 49ers took their first loss of the season with a 29-20 road defeat at the hands of the Atlanta Falcons. The 49ers came into this game dealing with a plethora of injuries, and ultimately, sloppy play and a rough game from quarterback Brock Purdy did them in down the […] The post Yes, 49ers’ Brock Purdy is still QB rating GOAT even after Falcons dud appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Mike McCarthy’s “run‑first” take on his traditionally ground‑heavy Steelers finally shows results. After a pass‑heavy start to the 2026 season—41 throws to 21 runs vs. Atlanta and 49 passes to 22 carries in the Week 6 win over Tampa Bay—the Steelers embraced a heavier rushing attack against New Orleans. Using offensive lineman Spencer Anderson as a jumbo tight end, Pittsburgh opened with a 29‑yard rush by Jaylen Warren and kept the ball on the ground, amassing 12 carries for 6.4 yards per try on the opening drive. McCarthy credits the front‑seven’s dominance and a revamped line, built by Omar Khan and Andy Weidl, for reviving the team’s core identity while still leveraging big‑play receivers like DK Metcalf.
NFC South power rankings after Week 7. Are the Atlanta Falcons or Tampa Bay Buccaneers the favorites?
49ers PFF grades and snap counts from Week 7 reveal the team's top performers, biggest struggles, Brock Purdy's lowest grade, and a season-low pass rush.
Despite a long postseason drought, the Atlanta Falcons show promising signs under new leadership. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr., returning from an ACL injury, is posting a 67% completion rate, 109.2 passer rating, nine TDs to one INT, and a QBR ninth in the league, guiding Atlanta to a 3-2 record in his starts. The rookie class, built without a first‑round pick, contributes immediately: Avieon Terrell anchors the secondary, while Kendal Daniels, Harold Perkins Jr., and Zachariah Branch make impact plays on defense. Offseason moves add depth, with trades for Maason Smith and Gervon Dexter Sr., plus low‑cost free agents Za’Darius Smith (4.5 sacks), Cam Thomas, and Samson Ebukam bolstering the pass rush. These developments suggest the Falcons could finally get their QB and defense right.
Michael Penix Jr. was excellent during Sunday's 29-20 win over the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers, throwing for 213 yards and three scores.
The Los Angeles Rams must win both remaining games before the November 10 trade deadline to keep playoff hopes alive. After a 35-21 victory over the Raiders, they face a winless 0-6 Chargers and a struggling 1-4-1 Commanders, teams whose combined 3-15-1 record offers little margin for error. Sitting 3-4, the Rams trail the 4-3 Packers, Seahawks and Falcons for the final NFC spots, and a loss could trigger a fire‑sale of stars like Matthew Stafford and Myles Garrett for future draft assets. Both the Rams and Chargers treat the upcoming clash as a de facto Super Bowl of 2026.
The 49ers lost to the Falcons for several reasons, but Kyle Shanahan can be overly upset at the nature of penalties his team took.
The Giannis Antetokounmpo era in Miami has started horribly - the Atlanta Hawks may have been correct in choosing to not trade for the Greek Freak.
The Braves gave 32‑year‑old right‑hander Joel Payamps a guaranteed $2.25 million, one‑year deal for 2026, but he lasted barely a month. Acquired off waivers after a journeyman stint with multiple clubs, Payamps entered the season with a career 2.2 fWAR and solid 2023 numbers, yet his 2026 performance was disastrous: 12 appearances, 7 2/3 innings, a -0.1 fWAR, -0.58 WPA and a 19.6/13.8/11.6 line. After a lone successful outing on April 24 against the Phillies, four meltdowns led Atlanta to DFA him on May 1. The article dissects his shaky command, prior breakout with Milwaukee, and why the Braves’ gamble fell flat.
The Houston Rockets have started the season off 3-0, and they’ll be looking to extend their streak against the Atlanta Hawks to start the week. They just defeated the Hawks a few days ago, as they had control for most of the game with a small slip-up toward the end. Luckily, the Rockets were able […] The post Hawks vs. Rockets injury report: Marcus Smart listed in rematch showdown appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The 49ers drop their first 2026 game, 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons, but three players still shine. Rookie RB Kaelon Black earns a star despite a costly fumble, rushing 12 times for 63 yards and a 30-yard TD in relief for an injured Christian McCaffrey. TE George Kittle, highlighted on National Tight End Day, posts a game‑high eight catches for 88 yards but also fumbles the fourth turnover. McCaffrey, the top star, tallies 100 rushing yards and a TD on just 13 touches before a thigh injury sidelines him for much of the second half. The piece breaks down each star’s impact as San Francisco heads into a bye week at 6‑1.
The Atlanta Hawks, once again, have the Houston Rockets next on the schedule, and will be looking to right their wrongs.
The Atlanta Falcons upset the 6-1 San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Oct. 26 at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium. Michael Penix Jr. threw three TDs, completing 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards and a 118.9 rating, while the Falcons defense forced four turnovers (two picks, two fumbles) that proved decisive despite being outgained 400‑295. Brock Purdy threw for 288 yards and a score but was intercepted twice. Key scores came from Penix to Kyle Pitts and Drake London, with Nick Folk’s late field goal sealing the win. The victory moves Atlanta to 3‑4, second in the NFC South, and drops the 49ers to 6‑1.
E.J. Jenkins, the former Eagles tight end, is headed to the Atlanta Falcons’ practice squad after being waived last week, according to Andrew DiCecco. Philadelphia did not retain him, despite previously using him as their third tight end and the option to elevate him three times. Jenkins joins a growing list of ex‑Eagles—Andy Dalton, Za’Darius Smith, Olamide Zaccheaus, Jahan Dotson, Sydney Brown, Nick Muse, Robert Longerbeam, Trey Sermon, and Cameron Williams—now in Atlanta, where former Eagles exec Ian Cunningham serves as GM. The Eagles, left with tight ends Dallas Goedert and Johnny Mundt on the active roster and Zach Ertz on the practice squad, are expected to make additional moves before the Week 7 deadline ahead of their Dallas Cowboys matchup.
The Falcons pull off a statement 24-15 win over the previously unbeaten 49ers in Week 7. After trailing 14-3, Michael Penix Jr. sparks a comeback with three touchdown passes—two to Nick Muse and Kyle Pitts—while the defense forces crucial turnovers, including a game‑changing interception by rookie Kendal Daniels. A late field goal by Nick Folk seals the victory, giving Atlanta a 3-2 record since Penix returned and reviving hopes of ending the playoff drought that began in 2017. The win comes amid a tough schedule that still includes the Packers, Ravens, Bucs, Chiefs, Bengals, Vikings and Lions.
Per D. Orlando Ledbetter, the Falcons are signing TE E.J. Jenkins to the practice squad. Jenkins, 27, attended South Carolina and Georgia Tech before going undrafted in 2023. He caught on with the Jets as an undrafted free agent before being among the team’s final roster cuts and joining the Eagles’ practice squad. After being […] The post Falcons Signing TE E.J. Jenkins appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
Jalen Johnson has spearheaded the Hawks' elite offensive attack to the tune of 33.3 assists per game as a team - best in the entire NBA.
The Atlanta Braves’ AFL prospects dominate the week’s recap. Twenty‑year‑old outfielder Tate Southisene shines with a 5‑for‑14 line, five runs and a .949 OPS that would rank 18th league‑wide, despite missing leader‑board eligibility. Fellow 20‑year‑old Owen Carey adds two triples in three hits over two games. Pitcher Briggs McKenzie delivers back‑to‑back starts, tossing five innings with two hits, four strikeouts and a 2,800‑RPM slider that generates a 40% whiff rate. Relievers Tyler LaPorte and Owen Hackman also post clean innings, bolstering the Braves’ 2027 outlook.
The Rockets host the Hawks as Kevin Durant and Alperen Sengun look to extend Houston's unbeaten start.
The blog post invites readers to share their personal “I told you so” moments from the 2026 season—whether they involve the Braves or any other team. The author admits to drafting the prompt themselves and encourages fans to reminisce about predictions they made throughout the year.
Former NBA guard Quinn Cook has shared a frustrating experience from his time with the Atlanta Hawks, revealing that the organization encouraged him to find a permanent place to live before waiving him on the same day he moved in. Cook explained that he had been staying in a hotel while trying to secure a […] The post Quinn Cook details heartbreaking experience with Hawks appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
The Mets Morning News highlights a World Series off‑day with retrospectives and updates across MLB. It revisits Luis Torrens’s Gold Glove‑nominated season, features Steve Gelbs’s YouTube Q&A, and recalls Danny Young’s brief 2026 stint with the Braves. The piece notes the Washington Nationals’ surplus of catchers heading into 2027, while the Tampa Bay Rays, eager for a comeback, prepare Freddy Peralta for Game 3 at Tropicana Field—the first World Series game there since Shea Stadium’s era. It also touches on Brewers’ postseason woes, Brice Turang’s Hall of Fame claim, and a 1998 Mets milestone: Mike Piazza’s record contract.
Game 3 of the 2026 World Series heads to Tampa Bay as the Rays seek to swing momentum against the Brewers, who have dominated all season. The preview notes potential adjustments for both clubs and highlights the high stakes of the matchup. In Braves news, third‑baseman Austin Riley’s season is recapped, and Danny Young’s recent struggles are reviewed. MLB updates include Rocco Baldelli withdrawing from the Mariners’ managerial search and Brewers pitcher Quinn Priester’s steady recovery from surgery.
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.