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49ers' Week 7 Loss Reveals 4 Rising Players

While the San Francisco 49ers lost in Week 7, they did see some performers step up and improve their stock. Who might come out of the bye week with more work or a greater appreciation for their role?

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49ers vs. Falcons PFF grades: Best and worst from the game, plus snap counts

The San Francisco 49ers fell to 6-1 after a 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Pro Football Focus released its grades and snap counts, offering a closer look at which 49ers players stood out and who still has work to do.

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Christian McCaffrey’s Mysterious Explanation About the Injury He Sustained on Sunday

The San Francisco 49ers are no longer undefeated this season. They lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, and one reason was likely that they had to go to war with a seriously depleted roster.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

Ranking the 49ers Top NFL Trade Deadline Targets From Realistic to Delusional

As the San Francisco 49ers head into the bye week, the team will update their needs on the trade market. Based on The Athletic’s top 50 names available at the trade deadline, which players are the most realistic for the 49ers?

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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / Athlon Sports / October 26

Trent Williams Hints at Staying With the 49ers for Three More Years

Generally speaking, NFL players don’t last as long as their NBA or Major League Baseball brethren. Football is a violent, brutal sport, and these days, some choose to retire when they still have several years left in them because of the danger of brain trauma.

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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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 26

What We Learned About the 49ers in their Loss to the Atlanta Falcons

We learned more about the 49ers from one loss this season than from all six wins combined. In the wins, we learned that the 49ers can beat any team in the NFL, even the defending Super Bowl Champion Seahawks in Seattle, if Mike Evans is healthy.

Kaelon Black News / TWSN / October 26

Kaelon Black Will Be Fantasy Football’s Most Valuable Bench Stash

During the San Francisco 49ers‘ Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons, Kaelon Black emerged as a player that fantasy managers should try to store on their bench as soon as possible if he is still available.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 26

49ers Have More Than Injuries to Blame for First Loss

The San Francisco 49ers have spent much of this season finding ways to win despite an extraordinary number of injuries. Entering Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons, their top five wide receivers were unavailable, leaving Kyle Shanahan with a severely depleted offense.

George Kittle News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

49ers’ George Kittle knows it’s no secret why San Francisco took first L against Falcons

George Kittle believes the San Francisco 49ers have nobody to blame but themselves after suffering their first loss of 2026. San Francisco fell 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, with Brock Purdy also refusing to make excuses.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

49ers’ Brock Purdy makes zero injury excuses after turnover fest ruins undefeated season

Brock Purdy kept the big picture in focus while acknowledging errors he and the San Francisco 49ers made in their 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 25

6 49ers Whose Stock Plummeted After Falcons Loss

The San Francisco 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was not pretty. Which players had the biggest contribution to the 49ers' losing efforts? Brown struggled with the talent of Kyle Pitts and Bijan Robinson in this game.

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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.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

How the 49ers' Week 7 loss was made worse by NFC West results

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the season in Week 7, falling 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons in an upset on Sunday. Results elsewhere in the NFC West only made it worse.

Fred Warner News / Viral Sports News / October 25

49ers Star Fred Warner Gets Brutally Honest After Falcons Loss

The San Francisco 49ers absorbed their first defeat of the 2026 season Sunday, falling 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium after committing four turnovers and allowing Michael Penix Jr.

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San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

49ers Notebook: Jordan Watkins steps up for injured WRs; Kaelon Black's mostly positive performance; What happened on Brock Purdy's INTs?

The San Francisco 49ers may have seen their six-game winning streak come to an end on Sunday, but one poor performance wasn't enough to completely dampen the spirits of the team as they head into their bye week.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 25

San Francisco 49ers suffer embarrassing defensive setback against Falcons as shocking statistic reveals biggest weakness of Super Bowl contender

The 49ers’ pass rush disappeared against Atlanta, producing a historically poor pressure rate that raises serious questions about San Francisco’s defense heading into its bye week.

San Francisco 49ers News / A to Z Sports / October 25

Kyle Shanahan and San Francisco 49ers face difficult decision on Eddy Pineiro as kicking struggles threaten Super Bowl aspirations

Kyle Shanahan refused to rule out a potential kicking change after Eddy Pineiro’s latest miss, leaving the 49ers with a major decision heading into their bye week.

Brock Purdy News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

49ers’ Brock Purdy explains brutal blunder that cost San Francisco during Falcons upset

Coach Kyle Shanahan, QB Brock Purdy and other familiar faces led the 49ers into gridiron battle against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 action that included a Christian McCaffrey injury scare.

DeForest Buckner News / TWSN / October 25

The San Francisco 49ers Should Get Aggressive in Pursuit of DeForest Buckner

The San Francisco 49ers have the opportunity starting to bring back a player who started to help them build their championship foundation. With this opportunity, they shouldn’t waste it and should be looking to explore a trade at all costs.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

What was Kyle Shanahan's message to 49ers after sloppy loss to Falcons?

San Francisco 49ers rookie running back Kaelon Black scored his first NFL touchdown on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons. However, his milestone came in a disappointing loss, as the Falcons handed the previously undefeated 49ers a 29-20 defeat at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

NFL News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

Key 49ers stats and notes from 29-20 Week 7 loss to Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers fell to 6-1 after a 29-20 Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.