- Q1 9:22TDSFChristian McCaffrey 1 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro Kick)7–0
- Q1 7:06FGATLNick Folk 39 Yd Field Goal7–3
- Q2 14:54TDSFKaelon Black 30 Yd Rush (Eddy Pineiro Kick)14–3
- Q2 8:47TDATLNick Muse 1 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Nick Folk PAT Failed)14–9
- Q2 0:00FGATLNick Folk 33 Yd Field Goal14–12
- Q3 8:59TDATLKyle Pitts Sr. 5 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Nick Folk Kick)14–19
- Q4 14:55TDATLDrake London 21 Yd pass from Michael Penix Jr. (Nick Folk Kick)14–26
- Q4 5:05TDSFKyle Juszczyk 1 Yd pass from Brock Purdy (Eddy Pineiro PAT Failed)20–26
- Q4 1:56FGATLNick Folk 31 Yd Field Goal20–29
San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons — 2026-10-25 Game Analysis
Final · Sun
ESPN game file
Recap
On October 25, 2026, the Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Atlanta handed San Francisco its first defeat of the season and earned its first home win. The Falcons also ended a 2-game losing streak.
Kendal Daniels provided the decisive late defensive play by intercepting a pass in the fourth quarter. San Francisco had threatened to rally before the turnover secured Atlanta's victory.
The Falcons changed the game around halftime. Maason Smith forced a fumble to stop a threatening San Francisco possession. Nick Folk then kicked a 33-yard field goal to cut the deficit to 14-12.
Khalil Herbert returned the second-half kickoff 38 yards to give Atlanta favorable field position. Michael Penix Jr. finished the ensuing 59-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown pass to Kyle Pitts.
That sequence put Atlanta ahead 19-14 before San Francisco's offense touched the ball again. Drake London added a touchdown catch to open the fourth quarter. Nick Muse also caught his first career touchdown during a victory built on contributions throughout Atlanta's offense.
Official game highlights
San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons Game Highlights | 2026 NFL Season Week 7
Official source: NFL
Game stats
| Statistic | San Francisco 49ers | Atlanta Falcons |
|---|---|---|
| First downs | 26 | 21 |
| Total yards | 400 | 295 |
| Net passing yards | 277 | 213 |
| Rushing yards | 123 | 82 |
| Yards per play | 6.2 | 4.7 |
| Third-down conversions | 4-10 | 4-12 |
| Fourth-down conversions | 3-4 | 0-0 |
| Red-zone conversions | 2-2 | 2-5 |
| Turnovers | 4 | 0 |
| Penalties–yards | 7-55 | 5-39 |
| Time of possession | 29:13 | 30:47 |
San Francisco 49ers vs Atlanta Falcons — NFL Game Analysis
Atlanta Falcons defeated San Francisco 49ers 29–20, a 9-point margin. San Francisco 49ers led in total offense, 400 to 295. San Francisco 49ers led in rushing yards, 123 to 82. Atlanta Falcons committed fewer turnovers, 0 to 4. San Francisco 49ers converted 4 of 10 third downs; Atlanta Falcons converted 4 of 12.
Based on the recorded score and available team statistics. Source: ESPN game file.
Lineup
These are the players credited on the game file. That file does not list a starting lineup or positions.
San Francisco 49ers
Passing
- #13Brock Purdy
Rushing
- #26Kaelon Black
- #23Christian McCaffrey
- #4Jacob Cowing
- #29Jordan James
- #13Brock Purdy
Receiving
- #85George Kittle
- #23Christian McCaffrey
- #17Jordan Watkins
- #4Jacob Cowing
- #89Luke Farrell
- #84Brandin Cooks
- #44Kyle Juszczyk
- #29Jordan James
- #26Kaelon Black
Defense
- #54Fred Warner
- #57Dre Greenlaw
- #6Malik Mustapha
- #2Deommodore Lenoir
- #25Jack Jones
- #27Ji'Ayir Brown
- #0Renardo Green
- #96James Thompson Jr.
- #24Ashtyn Davis
- #98Mykel Williams
- #53Jaden Dugger
- #94Romello Height
- #71Trent Williams
- #18Eddy Pineiro
- #41Jalen Graham
- #92Osa Odighizuwa
- #47Khalid Kareem
- #89Luke Farrell
Atlanta Falcons
Passing
- #9Michael Penix Jr.
Rushing
- #7Bijan Robinson
- #25Khalil Herbert
- #17Zachariah Branch
- #89Charlie Woerner
- #9Michael Penix Jr.
Receiving
- #5Drake London
- #7Bijan Robinson
- #8Kyle Pitts Sr.
- #81Austin Hooper
- #25Khalil Herbert
- #89Charlie Woerner
- #17Zachariah Branch
- #4Jahan Dotson
- #87Nick Muse
- #19Chris Blair
Defense
- #53Kendal Daniels
- #56Harold Perkins Jr.
- #3Jessie Bates III
- #31Xavier Watts
- #26C.J. Henderson
- #24A.J. Terrell Jr.
- #94LaCale London
- #23DeMarcco Hellams
- #96Zach Harrison
- #92Maason Smith
- #21Mike Hughes
- #29Sydney Brown
- #54Brandon Dorlus
- #95Gervon Dexter Sr.
- #28Mike Ford Jr.
- #55Za'Darius Smith
- #42Josh Woods
- #87Nick Muse
- #47Charles Snowden
- #41Brian Asamoah II
- #45Christian Harris
- #51Jared Ivey