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49ers Notebook: George Kittle's impact; McCaffrey wins RB showdown; Chase Lucas cashes in on big opportunity; What makes the 49ers good?

Just how much difference can one tight end make? The answer is a whole lot, based on Sunday night's game between the 49ers and Falcons. The 20-10 win over the Falcons at Levi's Stadium was the first time since Week 1 that the 49ers played with tight end George Kittle, who has been sidelined due to a hamstring injury.

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Grading the 49ers position by position after beating the Falcons 20-10

SANTA CLARA -- The 49ers just beat the Atlanta Falcons 20-10 to improve their record to 5-2. Somehow, the 49ers keep beating teams that are better than them on paper.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

Key stats from the 49ers' 20-10 Week 7 win vs. the Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season after a 20-10 Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Below are several statistics and notes from Sunday's game, which were provided by the 49ers Communications staff.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers-Falcons: Tatum Bethune shows 49ers may have life at LB after Fred Warner

The outlook surrounding the San Francisco 49ers feels vastly different than it did one week ago, and part of that can be attributed to linebacker Tatum Bethune.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz

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The 'Oldest 300-yard passer by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker

The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers show resiliency, overcome injuries to stay atop NFC West

The San Francisco 49ers continue to prove they are one of the NFL's toughest teams, overcoming a wave of injuries to remain in first place in the NFC West.

San Francisco 49ers News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 20

San Francisco 49ers injury bug continues to bite 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.

NFL News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 20

How the 49ers Coaches Exposed the Falcons' Weaknesses in Huge Win

For the second time in three weeks, the Niners faced a team many thought they should lose to on paper, the coaches won their matchup handily, and the players made the clutch plays to deliver a critical win.

Mac Jones News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers win over Falcons triggers $400K payday for Mac Jones

The San Francisco 49ers notched their fifth victory of the season with a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium, and quarterback Mac Jones walked away with more than just another "W." Sunday's win marked Jones' fifth start and fourth victory as San Francisco's starter.

Kyle Shanahan News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

Kyle Shanahan updates 49ers injury report after win vs. Falcons

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan provided injury updates following the team's 20-10 victory over the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium on Sunday night.

NFL News / Yardbarker

2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / Total Apex Sports / October 20

San Francisco 49ers Beat Atlanta Falcons 20-10

The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons were set for an NFC showdown on Sunday night football. The game would feature arguably two of the best running backs in Christian McCaffrey and Bijan Robinson.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 20

Vintage performance from McCaffrey lifts 49ers over Falcons

'SNF' takeaways: Vintage performance from Christian McCaffrey lifts 49ers over Falcons

Even with all the key injuries the San Francisco 49ers continue to deal with, a vintage showing from running back Christian McCaffrey was too much for the Atlanta Falcons to overcome in a 20-10 win on "Sunday Night Football."

Christian McCaffrey dominates as 49ers clip Falcons

Are Falcons QB Michael Penix Jr.'s road woes concerning?

Who is the greatest all-time running back from every NFL team?

The 'NFL running back receiving leaders' quiz

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The 'College basketball AP preseason No. 1 teams' quiz

The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The '2024 TD catch leaders by team' quiz

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

49ers host LBs workout after losing Fred Warner for rest of season

Last week, the San Francisco 49ers suffered the loss of their best defensive player for the remainder of the season when Fred Warner‘s ankle was fractured and dislocated.

San Francisco 49ers News / 49ers Webzone / October 19

How Kyle Shanahan used Fred Warner's early film to motivate the 49ers

The San Francisco 49ers suffered a devastating blow with the loss of All-Pro linebacker Fred Warner, who is out for the remainder of the 2025 season due to an ankle injury.

Brock Purdy News / San Francisco 49ers on SI / October 19

When the 49ers expect Brock Purdy to return from his toe injury

The should get their franchise quarterback soon. While Mac Jones will start his third consecutive game this evening when the 49ers face the Atlanta Falcons, San Francisco expects Purdy to return next week when the 49ers fly to Houston to face the Texans, according to The Athletic's Dianna Russini.

George Kittle News / Athlon Sports / October 19

49ers Make Hard TE Decision Before George Kittle’s Return to Action

The 49ers announced seven roster moves on Saturday, most notably, they activated TE George Kittle and DT Kevin Givens off injured reserve. They also promoted DE Trevis Gipson to the 53-man roster, and elevated WR Malik Turner and OL Nick Zakelj from the practice squad.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Rumors / October 17

49ers get clarity on George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones

Injury-riddled 49ers make it official with George Kittle, Brock Purdy, Mac Jones, Ricky Pearsall

The 49ers have been bitten hard by injuries this season.

Do 49ers think Fred Warner could return from devastating injury this season?

'The damage is done': New intel emerges about 49ers' failed pursuit of Dre Greenlaw

The sack leader for every NFL season

The 'NFL rookie QB passing leaders' quiz

San Francisco 49ers News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 17

49ers Rule Out QB Brock Purdy From Week 7, Starting Mac Jones

The San Francisco 49ers officially ruled out QB Brock Purdy from Week 7 and will start QB Mac Jones, once again, per Cam Inman. San Francisco also ruled out LB Fred Warner, WR Ricky Pearsall, and DL Yetur Gross-Matos.