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Atlanta’s offense stalled, the defense cracked, and a 10-men-on-the-field blunder sealed the Falcons’ 20-10 loss to the 49ers in San Francisco.
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Former NFL ref says 49ers scored an illegal touchdown during final minutes of win over Falcons
One reason the 49ers didn't get flagged is because pulling is a penalty that NFL officials almost never call. According to Football Zebras, the last time a player got penalized for pulling a teammate came all the way back during a playoff game in January 1991, so it's been almost 35 years.
The 49ers owned a 13-3 lead before Robinson delivered the Falcons’ first touchdown with 6:28 left in the third quarter. Robinson scored on a 10-yard reception in which he slipped from Bryce Huff’s grasp, zoomed past a turned-around Dee Winters, then barreled through Ji’Ayir Brown and Bethune at the goal line.
The San Francisco 49ers refuse to fold despite losing another star player for the season. Their 20-10 win against the Atlanta Falcons proves that. A significant
The San Francisco 49ers didn't complete a pass to TE George Kittle when he returned against the Atlanta Falcons, but his presence was still key.
Mac Jones just keeps proving he belongs in the conversation. The San Francisco 49ers cruised past the Atlanta Falcons with a steady 20-10 victory, pushing their record to 5-2 and marking Jones' fourth win as a backup quarterback.
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Falcons Wire staff predictions for Sunday Night Football game vs. 49ers
The Atlanta Falcons are 3-2 after five weeks, but despite having the NFL's No. 1 ranked defense, those around the league have been hesitant to buy in just yet. That narrative could change if the Falcons are able to defeat the San Francisco 49ers on the road in Week 7.
The San Francisco 49ers are starting to get healthier, but every time they bring one player back, another hole opens due to injury. More of the same came when the team hosted the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7.