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49ers star Christian McCaffrey makes NFL history in win over Falcons

Reports of San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's decline appear to have been premature. On Sunday night at Levi's Stadium, McCaffrey silenced any doubters with a performance that reminded the NFL why he remains one of the league's most dynamic players.

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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

The 'Most TD catches in an NFL debut' quiz

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.

Brock Purdy News / 49ers Webzone / October 20

49ers injury update: Report casts doubt on Brock Purdy's recovery time

Over the weekend, The Athletic's NFL insider Dianna Russini reported that the San Francisco 49ers expect quarterback Brock Purdy—along with wide receiver Ricky Pearsall—to return in Week 8 against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Niners Nation / October 20

9 Winners and 2 losers from the 49ers win over the Falcons: It was a much-needed team effort on SNF

That was the kind of complementary football that Kyle Shanahan always references. The offense ran the ball 39 times. The defense held the opposition to under 300 yards.

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

49ers' Kyle Shanahan showing he is more than just a great play caller

Kyle Shanahan is often praised as one of the best head coaches in the NFL, but it is typically for the same reason. Shanahan is known as the best play caller in the NFL, and his ability to scheme up offense outweighs the other traits he brings as a coach.

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

Mac Jones News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

How 49ers’ Mac Jones just earned $400,000 by beating Falcons

Mac Jones has been playing out of his mind for the San Francisco 49ers. Filling in for the injured Brock Purdy, the former first-round pick is having a career renaissance in the Bay Area.

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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

Eddy Pineiro News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 20

Eddy Pineiro reacts to setting new 49ers record in win vs. Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers got a huge win on Sunday Night Football. San Francisco defeated Atlanta 20-10 despite dealing with multiple injuries on both sides of the ball.

San Francisco 49ers News / Yardbarker / October 20

Kittle had big goal for McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

49ers' George Kittle had big goal for Christian McCaffrey ahead of win over Falcons

After the 49ers improved to 5-2 on the season via a 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons, Kittle revealed that he had a big goal in mind for running back Christian McCaffrey heading into the "Sunday Night Football" contest.

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

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

The 'NFL running back receiving leaders' quiz

Christian McCaffrey News / Athlon Sports / October 20

Christian McCaffrey Names Best RB in the NFL Without Hesitation

In the San Francisco 49ers' 20-10 win over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday night, Christian McCaffrey broke records with his offensive performance. The Niners' running back ran the ball 24 times for 129 yards and two touchdowns, adding seven catches for 72 yards as a receiver.

San Francisco 49ers News / Pro Football Talk / October 20

Kyle Shanahan: Christian McCaffrey the most consistent player I've been around

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan challenged his team to run the ball 40 times before Sunday night's game against the Falcons, but they wound up falling just short of that total in a 20-10 win.

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

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.

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

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 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 / 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

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

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

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.