The 49ers entered their Week 7 matchup with the Falcons averaging a paltry 3.1 yards per carry.They're doing a whole lot better than that on Sunday night, with a Christian McCaffrey leading the way for a 10-3 halftime lead.McCaffrey has 76 yards on 12 carries with a 1-yard touchdown, while Brian Robinson has 24 yards on five attempts, working out to a 5.9-yard average. In all, that comes out to 100 yards on 17 carries â?? good for a 5.9-yard average.McCaffrey also has a pair of catches for 19 yards.Had a Mac Jones pass to Jauan Jennings not gone off the receiver's hands for an interception in the second quarter, the 49ers would likely have a larger lead.Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. fumbled late in the second quarter on a strip-sack by Bryce Huff. The 49ers recovered it and were able to convert on a 55-yard field goal to give themselves a seven-point advantage.Penix also made a critical mistake at the end of the half, throwing a ball out of bounds to avoid a sack. But Penix was still in the pocket and was flagged for intentional grounding. With the 10-second runoff, the second quarter ended with that foul.Penix was 13-of-19 for 128 yards in the first half. Bijan...
Sunday Night Football: 49ers run their way to 10-3 halftime lead
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