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Falcons hand 49ers their first loss of the season
The Atlanta Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 in Atlanta on Sunday, giving San Francisco its first loss of the season.
The 49ers had led by 11 points, but they could not hold their lead.
Four San Francisco turnovers, including three inside Atlanta's 30-yard line, helped the Falcons take control.
Atlanta scored 13 points off those turnovers, and quarterback Michael Penix Jr threw three touchdown passes.
San Francisco also gave away yards with penalties and struggled on special teams.
Linebacker Fred Warner said the team had taken a step back rather than improving.
The 49ers were set to head into their bye after the game, giving them a break before their next chance to respond.
The Atlanta Falcons beat the previously unbeaten San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday, handing them their first loss of the season.
Rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels sealed the win with an interception and also recovered a fumble.
Atlanta scored 13 points off four San Francisco turnovers.
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr threw three touchdown passes, while 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy threw two interceptions.
Daniels returned to play a week after being taken to hospital following a head injury.
- Who
- The Atlanta Falcons and San Francisco 49ers.
- What
- Atlanta won 29-20, giving San Francisco its first loss of the season.
- When
- Sunday, October 25, 2026.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Atlanta capitalized on four San Francisco turnovers, scoring 13 points from them.
Atlanta Falcons
San Francisco 49ers
Result
Atlanta Falcons
Atlanta won 29-20 and improved its position by ending San Francisco’s unbeaten start.
San Francisco 49ers
San Francisco lost 29-20 and suffered its first defeat of the season.
Key plays
Atlanta Falcons
Kendal Daniels intercepted Brock Purdy late and recovered a fumble.
San Francisco 49ers
The 49ers had four turnovers, including two Purdy interceptions and a George Kittle fumble.
Daniels was taken to hospital after a knee hit his head in a game against the Chicago Bears.
Daniels was able to practise and was listed as questionable on the injury report.
Daniels started against the 49ers and intercepted Purdy with 2:42 remaining, when Atlanta led 26-20.
Atlanta added a Nick Folk field goal and beat San Francisco 29-20.
- Final score
- Falcons 29, 49ers 20
- Atlanta turnovers converted to points
- 13 points off four turnovers
- Penix touchdown passes
- 3
- Daniels solo tackles
- 9
- Daniels interception
- With 2:42 left in the game
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