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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Undefeated no longer. The San Francisco 49ers suffered their first defeat of the season to the Atlanta Falcons, 29-20. It was an ugly performance by the 49ers, with so many self-inflicted wounds.
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Even though the San Francisco 49ers have been playing well on both sides of the football and came into Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons with a 6-0 record, their roster isn’t necessarily complete.
San Francisco 49ers cornerback Deommodore Lenoir had a strong response to former 49ers wide receiver Terrell Owens after the Hall of Famer claimed he could replicate what veteran wide receiver Mike Evans has been doing on the field this season.
Mike Evans has helped the San Francisco 49ers to a productive start to the 2026 NFL season, quickly becoming a leading target in quarterback Brock Purdy’s passing game.
Deebo Samuel continues to manage an injury that has disrupted his availability. The undefeated San Francisco 49ers head into Week 7 looking to extend their winning streak against the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
In past seasons, the San Francisco 49ers’ offensive line was seen as a relative weakness of the team. While San Francisco has long boasted a living legend at left tackle in Trent Williams, it has been considered deficient elsewhere in that position group.
The San Francisco 49ers have released the list of inactive players for their Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons. These seven players will not suit up for the game.
This offseason left tackle Trent Williams implied his new contract could very well be his last with the San Francisco 49ers. Williams has proven year after year in recent seasons that age is just a number.
Kyle Shanahan has spent much of this season finding ways to win despite injuries, and Sunday's game against the Atlanta Falcons presents another unusual situation.
Fred Warner, the San Francisco 49ers’ excellent middle linebacker, is arguably the best player at his position in the NFL, and he has bounced back in outstanding fashion from a severe lower-leg injury he suffered last season.
The San Francisco 49ers have parted ways with longtime defensive tackle Kevin Givens, releasing him from the practice squad as the undefeated team prepares for its Week 7 matchup against the Atlanta Falcons.
The San Francisco 49ers announced Saturday that they’ve processed five roster moves for Week 7. The full list includes: 49ers signed DE Ogbonnia Okoronkwo to the practice squad.
The 49ers could have Nick Bosa back after their bye week. There is a “high level of optimism” that the star edge rusher will be able to return against the Raiders in Week 9, per CBS Sports’ Matt Zenitz.
The move, announced by the team, appears timed to create an opening for wide receiver Christian Kirk, who has been working his way back from injured reserve after a calf injury that kept him sidelined since training camp.
The San Francisco 49ers announced they officially released DL Ogbo Okoronkwo on Friday. Matt Barrows notes that this could be to make room for WR Christian Kirk to be activated from injured reserve. Okoronkwo, 31, was taken with the No.
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