The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday, ending San Francisco’s unbeaten start with a second-half turnaround at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Atlanta erased a two-point halftime deficit, held the visitors scoreless in the third quarter and finished with a nine-point victory in this Week 7 NFL matchup.
The Falcons improved to 3-4 and earned their first home win of the season. San Francisco slipped to 6-1, taking its first loss despite productive afternoons from Brock Purdy, Kaelon Black and George Kittle.
Atlanta takes control after halftime
San Francisco held a 7-3 advantage after the opening quarter and added another seven points in the second. Atlanta answered with nine second-quarter points, keeping the halftime margin at 14-12. The 49ers had the lead, but the Falcons remained close enough to change the game with a strong stretch after the break.
That stretch arrived in the third quarter. Atlanta outscored San Francisco 7-0, turning its halftime deficit into a 19-14 advantage entering the fourth. Keeping the 49ers off the scoreboard for an entire quarter proved especially valuable in a game that had been separated by just two points.
The Falcons then won the fourth quarter 10-6, preventing San Francisco from reclaiming control. Rather than needing overtime or a last-possession comeback, Atlanta expanded its advantage over the final period and completed the upset in regulation.
Purdy’s two interceptions were a significant part of San Francisco’s afternoon. His passing production gave the offense opportunities, but those turnovers accompanied a second half in which the 49ers managed only six points. The supplied game summary does not identify the interception timing or ensuing drives, so neither turnover can be tied to a specific Atlanta score.
Key performers
Brock Purdy — 27/40, 288 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT. Purdy completed 67.5% of his passes and led the game in passing yards. The contrast between his yardage and two interceptions captured San Francisco’s uneven offensive result: enough production to stay competitive, but not enough scoring after halftime.
Kaelon Black — 12 CAR, 63 YDS, 1 TD. Black led the game in rushing yards and averaged 5.25 yards per carry. His touchdown and efficient work on the ground supplied an important complement to Purdy’s passing, although San Francisco ultimately could not protect its early advantage.
George Kittle — 8 REC, 88 YDS. Kittle finished as the game’s receiving yardage leader, averaging 11 yards per catch. He accounted for eight of Purdy’s 27 completions and remained a central part of the passing attack.
NerdSports Stat: Atlanta’s 17-6 second-half scoring advantage produced an 11-point swing—from trailing by two at halftime to winning by nine.
What comes next
Atlanta hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 1, at 10:00 AM PST, with a chance to reach .500 in a division matchup. San Francisco next hosts the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday, November 8, at 1:05 PM PST, looking to resume its winning pace and strengthen its playoff position.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on October 25, 2026.
Atlanta’s passing leader, passing yards and touchdown total were not included in the supplied game data.
No. Atlanta won 29-20 in regulation.
San Francisco is now 6-1; Atlanta is 3-4.
Atlanta hosts the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM PST.
