National Football League

FINAL Sunday, October 25, 2026
San Francisco 49ers 20
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Atlanta Falcons 29
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Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 72,165 att. · Fox

Match Report

Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 TD passes, Falcons force 4 turnovers to give 49ers first loss, 29-20

— San Francisco's perfect start to the season was wiped out by a painful reminder that even an unbeaten team can't overcome a 4-0 deficit in turnovers.

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Team Stats

26
1st Downs
21
17
Passing 1st downs
11
7
Rushing 1st downs
6
2
1st downs from penalties
4
4-10
3rd down efficiency
4-12
3-4
4th down efficiency
0-0
65
Total Plays
63
400
Total Yards
295
6.2
Yards per Play
4.7
9
Total Drives
10
277
Passing
213
27/40
Comp/Att
25/34
6.6
Yards per pass
6.3
2
Interceptions thrown
0
2-11
Sacks-Yards Lost
0-0
123
Rushing
82
23
Rushing Attempts
29
5.3
Yards per rush
2.8
2-2
Red Zone (Made-Att)
2-5
7-55
Penalties
5-39
4
Turnovers
0
2
Fumbles lost
0
2
Interceptions thrown
0
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:13
Possession
30:47

Top Performers

SF

  • Brock Purdy C/ATT 27/40 · YDS 288 · AVG 7.2
  • Jordan James NO 4 · YDS 119 · AVG 29.8
  • George Kittle REC 8 · YDS 88 · AVG 11.0
  • Jordan Watkins REC 3 · YDS 56 · AVG 18.7

ATL

  • Michael Penix Jr. C/ATT 25/34 · YDS 213 · AVG 6.3
  • Jake Bailey NO 3 · YDS 117 · AVG 39.0
  • Zachariah Branch NO 1 · YDS 61 · AVG 61.0
  • Nick Folk FG 3/3 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 39

Highlights

00:52 San Francisco 49ers vs. Atlanta Falcons: Game Highlights Watch on ESPN 00:27 CMC leaps into the end zone for a 49ers TD Watch on ESPN 00:24 Kaelon Black breaks through for a 30-yard 49ers TD Watch on ESPN 00:26 Michael Penix Jr. connects with Kyle Pitts to give the Falcons the lead Watch on ESPN

Injuries

Atlanta Falcons

  • Olamide Zaccheaus Out
  • Brian Robinson Jr. Out
  • Avieon Terrell Out
  • Billy Bowman Jr. Out
  • Divine Deablo Out

San Francisco 49ers

  • Upton Stout Questionable
  • Nick Bosa Out
  • Deebo Samuel Sr. Out
  • Demarcus Robinson Injured Reserve
  • De'Zhaun Stribling Injured Reserve

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