The San Francisco 49ers are preparing for their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium, a pivotal contest for both teams. From San Francisco's top-ranked passing attack to Atlanta's league-leading ground game, here's how the two teams compare heading into Sunday night.
The 49ers are coming off a 30-19 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, while the Falcons enter Week 7 riding a two-game win streak after defeating the Buffalo Bills 24-14.
| 49ers | Falcons | |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 4-2 (T-1st NFCW) | 3-2 (2nd NFCS) |
| Points Per Game | 20.8 (24th) | 20.0 (27th) |
| Total Offense | 373.7 (6th) | 378.8 (2nd) |
| Rushing Offense | 82.2 (30th) | 151.2 (1st) |
| Passing Offense | 291.5 (1st) | 227.6 (12th) |
| Possession Average | 31:48 (5th) | 33:08 (2nd) |
| Points Allowed Per Game | 21.3 (15th) | 20.0 (T-7th) |
| Total Defense | 321.7 (15th) | 253.4 (1st) |
| Rushing Defense | 107.3 (14th) | 114.0 (T-17th) |
| Passing Defense | 214.3 (18th) | 139.4 (1st) |
| Sacks | 7.0 (31st) | 14.0 (T-11th) |
| Interceptions | 0 (T-31st) | 5 (T-8th) |
| Punting Avg. (Gross) | 43.8 (28th) | 43.0 (30th) |
| Turnover Differential | -5 (30th) | +3 (9th) |
49ers by the Numbers
Limiting Yards After Catch
San Francisco's defense has allowed just 516 yards after catch (YAC) this season, the fifth-fewest in the NFL. Only Atlanta (242), Houston (440), Minnesota (469), and Chicago (512) have given up fewer.
Efficiency on Scoring Drives
The 49ers are moving the ball well when it counts, averaging 60.6 yards per scoring drive — the fourth-most in the league. Only Carolina (61.9), Buffalo (61.9), and Dallas (60.9) rank higher.
Dynamic McCaffrey
Running back Christian McCaffrey continues to be one of the NFL's most reliable pass-catchers. His 46 receptions rank second among all players in the league, trailing only Rams wideout Puka Nacua (54).
Automatic Eddy
Kicker Eddy Piñeiro has been perfect this season, connecting on all 15 of his field-goal attempts. His 15 made field goals lead all kickers in the NFL.
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