49ers Fall To The Falcons 29-20

Purdy finished the game 27of 40 for 288 yards, 1 TD and 2 INT's. Black got into the turnover competition with a lost fumble, followed by James, followed by Kittle. It was a sloppy, undisciplined effort and that's an indication of a worn-down team. Eddie Piñeiro continues to miss extra points, and I'd be shocked if they don't bring in a kicker over the bye to send a message. It'll be fascinating to see what this team looks like coming out of the bye. I'd recommend flushing this one straight away and focus on getting as healthy as humanely possible.  
 

Week 7: 49ers vs. Falcons

The Falcons have the 3rd highest percentage of pass rushes with just 4 rushers this year, per SumerSports. Last year with Jeff Ulbrich and Raheem Morris, they were 31st in the NFL in the same category.

This year: 44% pressure rate. Last year: 38% pressure rate.

They are doing this, admittedly through just 6 games, rushing 4 from a group made up of Cameron Thomas, Gervon Dexter, Samson Ebukam, Brandon Dorlus, Maason Smith and 34-year-old recently retired Za'Darius Smith.

Michael Penix when pressured:

31% completions 22% sack rate

Atlanta blitzed at its 2 highest rates of the season the last 2 weeks (32% and 34%) Brock Purdy when blitzed this season: 10.0 YPA (#1 in NFL) 7 TD, 1 INT

Purdy has never lost to the NFC South and that won't change today. Niners win 24-21

Running Free

 

Wounded And Winning

 

2.64

 

Lynch Money

Sports Illustrated’s Justin Melo has Gracen Halton and Jaden Dugger listed as 2 of his 10 biggest steals from Day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft: Gracen Halton, DT, San Francisco 49ers “49ers rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton is playing a high-level rotational role for a 6-0 team. The 107th selection has been credited with 15 tackles and two sacks. He also forced and recovered a fumble. Halton is a quick-footed interior defender with explosiveness. He's consistently getting off blocks and making plays.” Jaden Dugger, LB, San Francisco 49ers “49ers linebacker Jaden Dugger was among our favorite predraft sleepers. The Shrine Bowl breakout stud is making us look smart so far. Dugger has 28 tackles, one sack, and one TFL. The fifth-round rookie has earned a sizable 211 snaps on Raheem Morris’ defense, meaning he's consistently playing with Fred Warner and Dre Greenlaw.” It looks like John Lynch was money on 4 or 5 picks from this past draft. If he can do that in this next draft, this team will be strong for many years to come.  

Passing Of The Torch

At one point in the game Brock Purdy had to encourage Coach Shanahan to make up his mind and get the play call to him. This made me realize this is Brock Purdy's offense now. Full command and full trust!