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.
National Football League
FINAL
Sunday, October 25, 2026
San Francisco 49ers
20
Atlanta Falcons
29
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SF | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| ATL | 3 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 |
Mercedes-Benz Stadium · 72,165 att. · Fox
Match Report
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
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00:27
CMC leaps into the end zone for a 49ers TD
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00:24
Kaelon Black breaks through for a 30-yard 49ers TD
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00:26
Michael Penix Jr. connects with Kyle Pitts to give the Falcons the lead
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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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