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49ers QB Brock Purdy explains how Christian McCaffrey's thigh injury affected the offense against the Falcons and why his absence presented challenges.
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As the 49ers enter the bye week, they could be thinking about saying farewell to kicker Eddy Piñiero. The veteran kicker missed another extra point in Sunday's...
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From the Web › San Francisco Standard
Kyle Shanahan's team is normally disciplined. In Atlanta, penalties cost the 49ers an opportunity to improve to 7-0.
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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.
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From the Web › The Mercury News
Including McCaffrey's injury: "My leg just died on me."
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Brock Purdy was intercepted twice throwing to a collection of backup wide receivers as the 49ers fell 29-20 at Atlanta.
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Go beyond the box score with PFF's NFL Week 7 data visualizations, breaking down every game through scoring opportunities, drive efficiency, passing, receiving, rushing...
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From the Web › Touchdown Wire
After the 49ers and Chiefs lost in Week 7, the Minnesota Vikings are now the only undefeated team in the NFL, 6-0.
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The 49ers have dealt with a slew of injuries this season, so they were likely bracing for the worst when running back Christian McCaffrey was forced out of Sunday's game...
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The 49ers' first loss exposed costly penalties, four turnovers, and kicking struggles. Injuries played a role, but San Francisco has other problems to fix.
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The San Francisco 49ers aren't in a good place injury-wise, but that could change dramatically in the weeks following their bye week.
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The San Francisco 49ers had a ball security issue in their Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Two of the giveaways stood out.
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The 49ers lost for the first time in Week 7, and wins by the Seahawks and Rams made matters worse. Here's how the NFC West standings have changed.
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It wasn't pretty for the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. Here's our notebook from each quarter.
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The San Francisco 49ers' Jordan Watkins, who began Sunday with three catches this year, matched that total against the Falcons and nearly had an acrobatic TD catch...
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Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels left the field on a stretcher last Sunday. A week later, he left the field a hero of the Falcons' 29-20 upset of the previously...
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From the Web › San Francisco Standard
After losing to the Falcons four years ago, the 49ers traded for Christian McCaffrey and advanced to the NFC Championship Game.
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Colts defensive tackle DeForest Buckner is becoming increasingly irritated by his team's struggles. After last week's loss to the previously-winless Titans, Buckner...
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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.
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ATLANTA — In the 49ers’ 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday that included numerous mistakes, Jordan Watkins’ production was a bright spot. The...
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From the Web › Touchdown Wire
The 49ers' incredible start to the season has hit a road bump.
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After an almost-perfect start to this season, how can Kyle Shanahan's team make the most of this time off and come back stronger for the stretch run?
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Overall, the 49ers have few complaints as they head into their bye week with a multi-game lead in the NFC West.But their performance on Sunday in Atlanta left everyone...
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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.
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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.
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San Francisco 49ers: It's easy to call Sunday a schedule loss, but letting Michael Penix pick apart the defense while giving up 23 straight points is an ominous...
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The 49ers received encouraging injury news after losing to the Falcons, as Christian McCaffrey addressed his thigh injury and Kyle Shanahan shared an update.
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From the Web › Pro Football Focus
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29â??20 in Week 7 on October 25, 2026.
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The San Francisco 49ers added a new injury to the mix in Week 7 when Christian McCaffrey dealt with a quad issue. He explained what happened.
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Four turnovers, blown coverages, a no-show D-line, and an O-line meltdown send the 49ers into their bye week after a brutal 29-20 loss to Atlanta.
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The San Francisco 49ers couldn't have been a lot worse in their first loss of the season vs. the Atlanta Falcons. We had a bunch of takeaways.
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The 49ers may look into their kicker situation during the bye week after Eddy Piñeiro missed another extra point in Sunday's 29-20 loss to the Falcons.
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BOX SCOREThe 49ers’ injury-depleted roster finally caught up to them on Sunday. Without several top players, including wide receiver Mike Evans, San...
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The 49ers suffer their first loss of the season, falling 29-20 to the Falcons after four turnovers, costly penalties and a late Brock Purdy interception.
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Kyle Shanahan's team fell to 6-1 with a 29-20 defeat to the Falcons on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
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The 49ers are no longer undefeated. Atlanta's opportunistic defense intercepted Brock Purdy twice and recovered two fumbles (by George Kittle and Kaelon...
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The 49ers struggled while running back Christian McCaffrey was in the locker room with a thigh injury, but after the Falcons took the lead, McCaffrey returned. An early...
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The 49ers' game plan for today featured a heavy dose of Christian McCaffrey. But things didn't go according to plan. A spectacular opening drive ended with McCaffrey...
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From the Web › Niners Wire
Christian McCaffrey is dealing with an injury early in the San Francisco 49ers game vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
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49ers rookie Kaelon Black scores his first NFL touchdown against the Falcons in Week 7, stepping up after the starting running back exits with an injury.
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Follow the latest 49ers injury updates during the Week 7 matchup against the Falcons, including in-game developments, player status changes, and return updates.
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Facing fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line on the first drive of the game today in Atlanta, San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan kept his offense on the field. Smart...
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From the Web › Pro Football Focus
Steelers running back Jaylen Warren dominating and Saints running back Alvin Kamara seeing an increased workload are among the top fantasy football takeaways from Week...
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49ers CB Deommodore Lenoir fires back at Terrell Owens after the Hall of Famer claims he could match Mike Evans' production in San Francisco.
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From the Web › Niners Wire
The San Francisco 49ers will have a healthy secondary and a rookie offensive tackle suiting up for the first time in the NFL in Week 7.
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What to Know Programming note: Immediately after the Week 7 game ends, watch “49ers Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC...
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