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Atlanta Falcons News / Athlon Sports / October 27

The Atlanta Falcons Keep Their Season Afloat By Handing the 49ers Their First Loss

The 2-4 Atlanta Falcons hosted the San Francisco 49ers in a game that felt like a trip back to the late 1980s and early 1990s NFC West. The Falcons took the field in throwback black jerseys and red helmets, ready to figure out a way to keep their season afloat.

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27

Falcons Big Winners in Week 8 NFL Power Rankings after Upsetting 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons have already been on a roller coaster season. They began the season 0-2 and look like they're going to be in the running for the No.

Kendal Daniels News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 27

Kendal Daniels Wasn't Only Falcons Rookie with a Dramatic Return vs. 49ers

After fumbling twice on special teams against the Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons rookie Zachariah Branch received encouragement from his teammates, including running back Bijan Robinson, who prayed with the rookie and helped him regain his confidence heading into the following week.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 27

All the stats suggest Michael Penix Jr. can be the Falcons franchise quarterback

Michael Penix Jr. has looked every bit a franchise quarterback for the Falcons this year, and every metric backs it up. His completion percentage has risen seven points under Tommy Rees, sitting at 66.7% for the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 27

Is Michael Penix Jr. a franchise quarterback?

Penix Jr. has the Falcons offense rolling. Is he the answer at quarterback in Atlanta?

Kendal Daniels leads Falcons to upset win one week after scary injury

NFL Week 7 winners, losers: Joe Burrow rallies Bengals; huge day for running backs

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons get statement win over the 49ers

The 'First-Round QBs of the 2000s' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Atlanta Falcons on SI / October 26

Falcons Star Jessie Bates Proves He's the Heartbeat of Atlanta's Defense

ATLANTA – The Atlanta Falcons stunned the undefeated San Francisco 49ers on Sunday. They forced four turnovers and locked down in the second half to win 29-20.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Falcons’ Michael Penix Jr. gets ultimate endorsement from Jessie Bates III after 49ers upset

Michael Penix Jr. earned significant praise from Jessie Bates III after balling out in the Atlanta Falcons’ 29-20 upset win over the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon.

Michael Penix Jr. News / SportsTalkATL / October 26

Michael Penix Jr., Falcons get statement win over the 49ers

Nobody gave the Falcons much of a chance heading into a Week 7 matchup with the undefeated 49ers, and after the first quarter and a half, it was easy to see why.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26

Mayfield believes Bucs made a 'statement' with win over Panthers

Baker Mayfield believes Buccaneers made a 'statement' with blowout win over Panthers

One of the more surprising NFL results of the final Sunday of October involved the Tampa Bay Buccaneers earning a blowout 43-13 win at the rival Carolina Panthers that improved Tampa Bay to 2-5 on the season.

Buccaneers rout Panthers 43-13 in Baker Mayfield's return

The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

Drake London News / Total Pro Sports / October 25

Drake London Was Brutally Punched In The Head by 49ers Defender In Violent Game That Saw Him Checked For Concussion

Atlanta Falcons star wide receiver Drake London had to exit Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers after taking a vicious hit. It was a very busy game for him against the dangerous Niners’ defense.

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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

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The 'World Series managers' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Yardbarker / October 25

Kendal Daniels leads Falcons to upset win one week after scary injury

One week ago, Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels nearly saw his short NFL career come to an end.

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

The '2K-scrimmage-yard NFL seasons' quiz

Kevin Stefanski News / Viral Sports News / October 25

Falcons’ Kevin Stefanski Speaks Out After Beating 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons overcame an early 14-3 deficit to defeat the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, improving to 3-4 and handing San Francisco its first loss of the season.

Jessie Bates III News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Falcons’ Jessie Bates III joins exclusive club with game-wrecking performance vs. 49ers

The Atlanta Falcons pulled off one of the upsets of the NFL season on Sunday, taking down the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 and handing Kyle Shanahan’s squad their first loss of the season.

NFL News / Total Pro Sports / October 25

Female Audio Technician Gets Absolutely Destroyed By Brutal Hit Near End Zone During Falcons-49ers Duel

An NFL sound girl starred in a painful moment during Sunday’s duel between the Atlanta Falcons and the San Francisco 49ers. The Niners entered the game with a perfect 6-0 record, hoping to extend it against a struggling Falcons squad, which had posted a 2-4 record.

NFL News / Field Level Media / October 25

Falcons make key plays, hand 49ers first loss of season

ATLANTA -- Michael Penix Jr. threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns and rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels had a key fourth-quarter interception on Sunday to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 29-20 victory over the previously undefeated San Francisco 49ers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

49ers' bye week comes at perfect time after first loss of season

Few NFL fans truly believed the San Francisco 49ers would go unbeaten this season, especially not with all the injuries that were piling up.

49ers are looking mortal after sloppy loss to Falcons

Jets' Aaron Glenn era may have hit rock bottom with loss to Dolphins

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

A.J. Terrell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

Falcons Announce Five Moves, Activate CB A.J. Terrell

The Falcons announced Saturday that they have activated CB A.J. Terrell from injured reserve, and he will make his season debut on Sunday. The team also signed DE Drake Jackson to their active roster and placed OT Michael Jerrell on injured reserve.

Atlanta Falcons News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Falcons Officially Rule Out Four Players For Week 7

The Atlanta Falcons officially ruled out DB Billy Bowman Jr., LB Divine Deablo, OT Michael Jerrell, and RB Brian Robinson for Week 7, per Will McFadden of the team’s site. Atlanta will now be without their primary backup running back and currently don’t have a third back on the active roster.

Atlanta Falcons News / SportsTalkATL / October 23

Why there’s still hope for the Falcons at 2-4

Following back-to-back losses, the Falcons sit at 2-4, once again behind the eight ball in the NFC South — and the road isn’t getting any easier. I’m not sure what the NFL has against Atlanta, but the schedule-makers have put this team through the wringer to start the season.

Mike Evans News / Yardbarker / October 22

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

The 49ers are taking their time regarding Evans' status for the Falcons game.

Super Bowl favorites before Week 7 include only two of NFL's three unbeatens

NFL insiders point to pair of NFC South defenders as potential trade candidates ahead of deadline

49ers should inquire for these Colts players immediately

Two-minute drill: Primetime showdowns, divisional clashes, Eagles lose QB Jalen Hurts for season, more

The '1K-yard, 10-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

3 Bold predictions for NFL Week 7: Talking 49ers, Malik Nabers, Tyler Higbee

After a brief intermission in our bold predictions series, we're back with three hot takes for NFL Week 7.

Tiki Barber says Giants' Cam Skattebo received demotion for more than one reason

49ers' Mike Evans may be game-time decision vs. Falcons

What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB

Giants' John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline

The 'Last 100-catch season by NFL team' quiz

Atlanta Falcons News / Pro Football Rumors / October 21

Falcons ‘Trending’ Toward Opening AJ Terrell’s Practice Window

A groin injury has shelved Falcons cornerback AJ Terrell for four games, but he is now eligible to return from injured reserve. The Falcons are indeed “trending” toward opening Terrell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach Kevin Stefanski said (link via Josh Kendall of The Athletic).