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3 Reasons for Optimism After 49ers Loss to Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Atlanta Falcons was not pretty. However, there are some positive spins that can be taken away from the game.

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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.

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.

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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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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.

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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.

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

Two New 49ers' Trade Needs Exposed in Falcons Loss

There have been three needs for the San Francisco 49ers that have been discussed for weeks. Most would agree that if San Francisco makes a move at the

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.

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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.

Christian McCaffrey News / 49ers Webzone / October 25

49ers get positive injury update on Christian McCaffrey after Falcons loss

The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first loss of the 2026 season on Sunday, falling 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons on the road and dropping to 6-1. However, there was some positive news following the Week 7 loss, as the 49ers appeared to avoid any significant new injuries.

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

49ers may discuss kicker situation after struggles

Saying kicker Eddy Piñeiro is struggling in his second season with the San Francisco 49ers would be an understatement. Entering Week 7's matchup against the Atlanta Falcons, the veteran had already missed three field goals and three extra points.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 25

Stock Up, Stock Down for 49ers Following Their Week 7 Loss to the Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers were arguably due for a loss and a poor performance as they headed to Georgia for their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.

NFL News / A to Z Sports / October 25

3 winners and 7 losers from San Francisco 49ers’ first loss of 2026 as costly mistakes lead to frustrating defeat against Atlanta Falcons

The 49ers suffered their first loss of 2026 against the Falcons, with turnovers, defensive struggles, and costly mistakes overshadowing a couple of strong individual performances.