The San Francisco 49ers aim to remain undefeated when they take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. However, the club is going to have to accomplish that goal without Mike Evans or Deebo Samuel in the lineup. Reports indicate that both Evans and Samuel are officially ruled out against the Falcons, according to ESPN’s […]
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The 49ers rule out Nick Bosa, Mike Evans and four others for Week 7 against the Falcons. See both teams' final injury reports and latest player updates.
Per The Athletic’s Kevin Fishbain, Bears DE Montez Sweat has been reinstated from his two-game suspension on Friday, making him available for Week 8. Montez was suspended for two games after violating the NFL’s Performance-Enhancing Substances Policy, causing him to miss Week 6 and Week 7 against the Falcons and Patriots. Sweat, 30, is a […]
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The 49ers could be without Mike Evans and Nick Bosa against the Falcons after both missed Friday's practice. Here's the latest on San Francisco's injuries.
The Falcons announce running back Brian Robinson Jr. is out with a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss his first game of the season against the 6-0 San Francisco 49ers. Backup Khalil Herbert, a recent practice‑squad elevation, will step in as the No. 2 RB, while star Bijan Robinson shoulders a heavier workload. Robinson currently boasts 111 carries for 641 yards and four touchdowns, but was limited to nine carries in the 31‑23 loss to Chicago. Atlanta (2‑4) also deals with multiple defensive absences. The increased volume could boost Bijan’s production against a 49ers defense that has struggled against the run.
The Falcons rule out four players for Sunday’s clash with the 49ers: CB Billy Bowman (hamstring), LB Divine Deablo (forearm), OL Michael Jerrell (biceps) and RB Brian Robinson (hamstring). Injuries also keep several others questionable, while corners A.J. Terrell and C.J. Henderson return to the lineup. With Robinson sidelined, Atlanta promotes Khalil Herbert as the backup RB, maintaining Bijan Robinson as the primary back. The 49ers still list key absentees, including DE Nick Bosa (knee, calf) and WR Mike Evans (ribs, Achilles), though their full Friday practice report is pending. These injury updates set the tone for the upcoming game on October 24.
The 49ers release defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo ahead of their Week 7 matchup against the Falcons. Here's a look at his stats and NFL career.
The 49ers head to Atlanta with a shaky receiver corps, likely missing Mike Evans and eyeing Christian Kirk, Brandin Cooks, Jordan Watkins or Jacob Cowing. In a hypothetical trade scenario, the blog suggests stealing WR Drake London to pair his huge catch radius with Evans, creating a nightmare for defenses, and defensive tackle Gervon Dexter Sr., whose 13.1% pressure rate ranks second league‑wide, to bolster an already improved interior line. The piece invites fans to weigh in on these fantasy picks.
Jalen Johnson and Onyeka Okongwu struggled mightily from deep in Atlanta's opening night win.
The 49ers are preparing for the possibility of Mike Evans missing Week 7 against the Falcons. Find out which receivers could step up for Brock Purdy.
ATLANTA (AP) — A social media post by the NFL's Atlanta Falcons of their throwback logo on a red, white, gold and black striped background has caused a stir online, with replies noting its resemblance to symbols from Nazi Germany.
The Atlanta Falcons officially ruled out DB Billy Bowman Jr., LB Divine Deablo, OT Michael Jerrell, and RB Brian Robinson for Week 7, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. Atlanta will now be without their primary backup running back and currently don’t have a third back on the active roster. This could mean Bijan […]
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The article ranks the Atlanta Braves' top ten defensive plays that robbed opponents of hits during the 2026 season. Highlights include Michael Harris II's leaping wall catch in the NLDS, Mauricio Dubón’s spectacular grabs against the Yankees and Red Sox, and Jim Jarvis’s crucial leapers against the Mets and Brewers. Other standout moments feature Eli White’s sprint to scoop Bo Bichette’s blooper and Harris II’s Gold Glove‑finalist effort against the Giants. Each play lists the pitcher, batter, date, and the resulting line‑out with an impressive xBA (e.g., .940 against Bo Bichette). The piece celebrates the Braves’ "Gold‑Glove paradise" after previously covering offensive misfortunes.
Week 7 pits the struggling Falcons against an unbeaten 49ers squad led by defensive coordinator Raheem Morris, who returns to his former team seeking revenge. Morris knows Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr.’s tendencies, but the article argues that Penix’s strengths and weaknesses are already widely studied league‑wide. While San Francisco’s defense is elite, its blitz rate sits at a middling 27.4% and could rise if star edge rusher Nick Bosa misses the game. The piece questions whether Morris’s insider knowledge truly gives the 49ers a unique edge or simply mirrors standard defensive game plans against the Falcons’ offense.
49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris discusses Michael Penix Jr.'s potential and explains why Falcons star Bijan Robinson poses a major challenge.
The 6‑0 San Francisco 49ers head to Atlanta for Week 7, aiming to stretch their streak to seven while the 2‑4 Falcons look to rebound. Atlanta’s offense gifts the Niners three exploitable numbers: a league‑high 2.0 turnovers per game (fifth overall), 29.5 rush attempts per game (fifth), and a turnover‑poor defense that forces a change on just 7.2% of drives (fourth‑lowest). With Bijan Robinson leading a top‑four rushing attack and the 49ers’ run defense allowing only 90.2 yards per game, San Francisco can press the advantage on both sides of the ball.
The Falcons (2-4) face a daunting Week 7 home showdown against unbeaten 49ers (6-0) at Levi's Stadium. San Francisco, despite key injuries like Mike Evans, rides Brock Purdy’s poise under pressure—he’s 2nd in the league with a 54.3% completion rate when pressured and hasn’t thrown an interception in those situations. Atlanta’s chances hinge on pressuring Purdy and capitalizing on the 49ers’ depleted receiving corps, with Michael Evans likely out and the likes of Christian Kirk, Brandin Cooks, and Jacob Cowing stepping up. The article breaks down team stats, recent roster moves, and coaching tweaks that could tip the game in Atlanta’s favor.
The Atlanta Braves signed veteran catcher Jonah Heim to a major‑league deal on Feb. 10, 2026, hoping he could temporarily fill Sean Murphy’s spot after Murphy’s late‑season surgery. Once an All‑Star and Gold Glove winner in 2023, Heim’s production fell sharply in 2024‑25, posting a combined –0.4 fWAR and a wRC+ drop from 103 to 71. In Atlanta he appeared in 12 games, posting a .231/.311/.410 line and hitting his lone Braves homer on May 3 versus Colorado before being DFA‑ed and traded to the West Sacramento Athletics for cash. He later logged 93 games for the Athletics, finishing with a career‑low –0.6 fWAR, though he delivered clutch homers in June. The Braves ultimately missed Heim’s brief May‑June spark as their catcher depth unraveled.
The 49ers face three major threats against the Falcons in Week 7. Find out why Bijan Robinson, Drake London and Gervon Dexter Sr. could pose problems.
The Atlanta Braves are primed for a blockbuster trade to solve their chronic shortstop woes, targeting Los Angeles Angels’ Zach Neto. At 25 homers, 5+ WAR and a .770 OPS per season, Neto offers a franchise‑level upgrade at a cost of three years of arbitration ($9.8 M in 2027) versus the $200 M free‑agent price tag. With internal options like Jim Jarvis and prospects Tate Southisene, John Gil, and Alex Lodise far from ready, the Braves may tap their extensive trade history with the Angels to secure Neto, turning Atlanta back into a championship contender. The move hinges on surrendering significant prospect capital.
With Mike Evans sidelined by an Achilles flare before the 49ers’ Week 7 clash against Atlanta, San Francisco’s thin receiver corps gives rookie Jordan Watkins and fellow fourth‑round pick Jacob Cowing a rare chance to earn more snaps. Both have recorded just five catches each (Watkins 108 yards, Cowing 89 yards) after injuries stalled their progress, but Watkins has already seen 45% of offensive snaps and shown strong run‑blocking. If Evans misses the game, the Falcons matchup could be a pivotal moment for the two to prove their value before the depth chart reshuffles later in the season.
The Falcons sit 2‑4 after tough losses to the Ravens and Bears, then face a brutal stretch that includes the undefeated 49ers, a trip to Madrid against the Bengals, and games versus Detroit and a surging Browns squad. Despite the gauntlet, the article highlights bright spots: rookie QB Michael Penix Jr. is 13th in QBR with six TDs and one INT in his first four starts, and Atlanta’s defensive line—anchored by Gervon Dexter Sr., Brandon Dorlus and newcomer Maason Smith—ranks fifth in pass‑rush win rate and second in run‑stuff win rate. These developments give hope that the Falcons can rebound before the season’s end.
The 49ers are 6-0, but can they afford to rest Mike Evans and Nick Bosa against the Falcons? Here's why balancing health and playoff seeding matters.
Week six sees former Orange players making their mark in the NFL. Arizona’s Garrett Williams logs six tackles in a win over the Rams, while Atlanta’s Matthew Bergeron earns a 61.9 PFF grade against Chicago. Cleveland’s kicker Andre Szmyt bounces back after a missed attempt to nail the game‑winning field goal, lifting the Browns to first place with a 2‑3 FG record and a perfect extra‑point day. Other highlights: Zaire Franklin posts five tackles and two QB hurries for Green Bay, Oronde Gadsden catches three passes for the Chargers, and Riley Dixon punts five times for Tampa Bay with a 40.8‑yard net average. The post recaps each ex‑Orange player's week‑by‑week contributions.
A dropped touchdown, a returning rookie and 12 late-game targets give managers reasons to move six inflated October performers before their prices fall.