Michael Penix Jr. throws 3 tds as Falcons beat 49ers 29–20
The Atlanta Falcons (3–4) beat the San Francisco 49ers (6–1) 29–20.
Rundown · Listed by game date. First published Oct 25, 2026.
The Atlanta Falcons (3–4) beat the San Francisco 49ers (6–1) 29–20.
Michael Penix Jr. led the Falcons with a strong passing performance, completing 25 of 34 attempts for 213 yards and three touchdowns without throwing an interception. His ability to find the end zone through the air was a key factor in Atlanta's victory. Penix also contributed on the ground with five rushing attempts, though he lost one yard overall, and recovered a fumble during the game.
Running back Bijan Robinson was active both rushing and receiving, carrying the ball 20 times for 63 yards and catching five passes for 59 yards. Wide receiver Drake London added seven receptions for 66 yards and scored one receiving touchdown. Khalil Herbert chipped in with a modest 9 rushing yards on two attempts and 19 receiving yards on one catch.
Purdy also rushed twice for five yards. Christian McCaffrey contributed with 39 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown on seven carries, along with six receptions for 61 yards. Tight end George Kittle was the team's leading receiver with eight catches for 88 yards but lost a fumble, which was recovered by the Falcons.
Kaelon Black added 63 rushing yards and a touchdown on 12 carries but also lost a fumble.
Top performers
Michael Penix Jr. (Atlanta Falcons): 25 CMP, 34 ATT, 213 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 5 CAR, -1 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered.
Brock Purdy (San Francisco 49ers): 27 CMP, 40 ATT, 288 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 2 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 5 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD.
Kaelon Black (San Francisco 49ers): 12 CAR, 63 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 1 REC, -4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
George Kittle (San Francisco 49ers): 8 REC, 88 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 10 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered.
What's next
Atlanta Falcons visit Tampa Bay Buccaneers — November 1, 2026 at 1:00 PM EST.
San Francisco 49ers host Las Vegas Raiders — November 8, 2026 at 4:05 PM EST.
Box score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 20 |
| Atlanta Falcons | 3 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 29 |
| Player | Team | Game statistics |
|---|---|---|
| Christian McCaffrey | San Francisco 49ers | 7 CAR, 39 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 6 REC, 61 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 7 TGT |
| Kaelon Black | San Francisco 49ers | 12 CAR, 63 rushing YDS, 1 rushing TD, 1 REC, -4 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Nick Muse | Atlanta Falcons | 2 REC, 2 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 2 TGT, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Xavier Watts | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 7 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| C.J. Henderson | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Harold Perkins Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Brock Purdy | San Francisco 49ers | 27 CMP, 40 ATT, 288 passing YDS, 1 passing TD, 2 INT thrown, 2 CAR, 5 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD |
| Jessie Bates III | Atlanta Falcons | 1 INT caught, 0 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 9 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 2 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| A.J. Terrell Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kendal Daniels | Atlanta Falcons | 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered, 1 INT caught, 29 INT return YDS, 0 INT return TD, 0 sacks, 11 tackles, 9 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| LaCale London | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Eddy Pineiro | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Renardo Green | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Bijan Robinson | Atlanta Falcons | 20 CAR, 63 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 5 REC, 59 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Zachariah Branch | Atlanta Falcons | 1 CAR, 8 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 9 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Deommodore Lenoir | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 6 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Fred Warner | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 13 tackles, 6 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Michael Penix Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 25 CMP, 34 ATT, 213 passing YDS, 3 passing TD, 0 INT thrown, 5 CAR, -1 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered |
| Ji'Ayir Brown | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jordan James | San Francisco 49ers | 1 CAR, 6 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 11 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT, 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Brian Asamoah II | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| DeMarcco Hellams | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| George Kittle | San Francisco 49ers | 8 REC, 88 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 10 TGT, 1 FUM, 1 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Maason Smith | Atlanta Falcons | 1 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 2 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Kyle Juszczyk | San Francisco 49ers | 3 REC, 11 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Mike Hughes | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 1 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jaden Dugger | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Austin Hooper | Atlanta Falcons | 2 REC, 21 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 2 TGT |
| Sydney Brown | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Ashtyn Davis | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Luke Farrell | San Francisco 49ers | 1 REC, 14 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT, 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered, 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Khalil Herbert | Atlanta Falcons | 2 CAR, 9 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 19 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Jack Jones | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 5 tackles, 2 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Dre Greenlaw | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 12 tackles, 4 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Osa Odighizuwa | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Malik Mustapha | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 8 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Charlie Woerner | Atlanta Falcons | 1 CAR, 3 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 1 REC, 9 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Drake London | Atlanta Falcons | 7 REC, 66 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 10 TGT |
| Romello Height | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| James Thompson Jr. | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 4 tackles, 3 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Mykel Williams | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Khalid Kareem | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jacob Cowing | San Francisco 49ers | 1 CAR, 10 rushing YDS, 0 rushing TD, 3 REC, 38 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Mike Ford Jr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Christian Harris | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Brandin Cooks | San Francisco 49ers | 1 REC, 13 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Charles Snowden | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Brandon Dorlus | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Gervon Dexter Sr. | Atlanta Falcons | 0 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 1 FUM recovered, 0 sacks, 2 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Jared Ivey | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 0 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Zach Harrison | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 3 tackles, 0 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Kyle Pitts Sr. | Atlanta Falcons | 5 REC, 22 receiving YDS, 1 receiving TD, 5 TGT |
| Jahan Dotson | Atlanta Falcons | 1 REC, 6 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 3 TGT |
| Jordan Watkins | San Francisco 49ers | 3 REC, 56 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 6 TGT |
| Chris Blair | Atlanta Falcons | 0 REC, 0 receiving YDS, 0 receiving TD, 1 TGT |
| Jalen Graham | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Za'Darius Smith | Atlanta Falcons | 1 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 1 TFL, 0 passes defended, 1 QB hits |
| Ryan Neuzil | Atlanta Falcons | 1 FUM, 0 FUM lost, 0 FUM recovered |
| Josh Woods | Atlanta Falcons | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
| Trent Williams | San Francisco 49ers | 0 sacks, 1 tackles, 1 solo tackles, 0 TFL, 0 passes defended, 0 QB hits |
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