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• 49ers win over Falcons was a lucrative one for $8.4 million backup QB
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Mac Jones hit a nice contract incentive package when the San Francisco 49ers beat the Atlanta Falcons in an NFL Week 7 matchup.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• 49ers Studs and Duds: Christian McCaffrey is still the NFL's top running back
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  San Francisco 49ers 20 - Atlanta Falcons 10: Christian McCaffrey posted 201 yards of total offense as the Niners move to 5-2 on the season,.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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• Instant analysis of the shorthanded 49ers' 20-10 win over the Falcons
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The 49ers defense slowed down Bijan Robinson as Christian McCaffrey carried the offense to a much-needed win.
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• Christian McCaffrey's final touchdown included an uncalled pulling foul
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Pushing the ballcarrier is still legal. Pulling the ball carrier is not.It clearly happened on 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey's second rushing touchdown of the...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• Sunday Night Football: Christian McCaffrey's big night powers 49ers to 20-10 victory
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Christian McCaffrey entered Week 7 with 780 yards from scrimmage with four total touchdowns.But he'd gained 444 of those yards and three of those touchdowns on 46...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• Mac Jones cashes in on big payday by leading 49ers to another win
  From the Web › SFGate
  Mac Jones triggered an unlikely incentive on Sunday.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
• 'Badge of honor': How McCaffrey and 49ers executed a massive gear shift to get to 5-2
  From the Web › San Francisco Standard
  Christian McCaffrey's first 100-yard rushing performance of the season was rooted in simple, big-boy football — and the 49ers are on a promising course because of...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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• What we learned as Christian McCaffrey breaks out in 49ers' win over Falcons
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  What to Know Programming note: Immediately after the Week 7 game ends, watch “49ers Postgame Live” on NBC Sports Bay Area or stream the show in the NBC...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
• Recap: 49ers' ground game wakes up, bullies Falcons in 20-10 win
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers' run game dominates as Christian McCaffrey powers San Francisco to a 20-10 win over the Falcons, moving to 5-2 and staying atop the NFC West.
  Kirk Larrabee • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 8:20 PM
• Bijan Robinson 10-yard receiving TD cuts 49ers lead to 13-10
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Falcons didn't make it to the end zone in the first half, but they've cut the 49ers' lead down to three points midway through the third quarter. Bijan Robinson...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:40 PM
• 49ers starting CB ruled out with toe injury suffered vs. Falcons
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers continue to lose quality players to injury, as cornerback Renardo Green went down against the Atlanta Falcons.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
• Sunday Night Football: 49ers run their way to 10-3 halftime lead
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  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...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:20 PM
• 49ers' collect 5-yard sack following Falcons' meet and greet at the QB
  From the Web › NFL.com
  San Francisco 49ers defensive end Bryce Huff and defensive tackle Sam Okuayinonu sack Atlanta Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. for a 5-yard loss.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:03 PM
• Update on Brock Purdy's toe injury comes with no timeline for return
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy has missed most of the year with a toe injury, and the NBC crew shared an update during Sunday's game.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• The 49ers' Brock Purdy problem sounds like it's getting worse
  From the Web › SFGate
  NBC Sports reporter Melissa Stark gave a concerning injury update on Sunday.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
• 49ers starting offensive lineman ruled out after suffering injury vs. Falcons
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers continue to lose starters, as center Jake Brendel went down with an injury in the second quarter of the team's Week 7 game.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 6:40 PM
• Notable injuries, news from Sunday's Week 7 games: Raiders DE Maxx Crosby (knee/back) should be OK
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Here are the injuries and news we're monitoring around the league on this Week 7 Sunday.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
• Divine Deablo ruled out with forearm injury
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Falcons will not have one of their key defensive players for the rest of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers. Linebacker Divine Deablo has been ruled out with a forearm...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 6:20 PM
• 49ers vs. Falcons injury updates: Jake Brendel, Renardo Green ruled out
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  Get the latest 49ers vs. Falcons injury updates, including in-game reports and player statuses, updated in real time throughout the Week 7 game.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 6:03 PM
• 49ers defensive star unloads on ex-teammate ahead of Falcons game
  From the Web › SFGate
  It's the latest of many, many beefs for Deommodore Lenoir.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Key rookie ruled out of 49ers' Week 7 night game with ankle injury
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers won't have one of their top rookies tonight when they face the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
• Sunday Night Football: Jake Matthews, Darnell Mooney active for Falcons-49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Falcons will have their starting right tackle and an offensive contributor for Sunday Night Football against the 49ers. Jake Matthews and Darnell Mooney are both...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 4:40 PM
• 49ers reporter shares encouraging update on Brock Purdy
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers QB Brock Purdy makes encouraging strides in toe injury recovery, while Mac Jones set to start Week 7 as San Francisco eyes fifth win.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
• 49ers inactives: San Francisco will be without Brock Purdy, others in Week 7
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons are set to kick off on Sunday, and they'll be without a few players, who have been deemed inactive.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall OUT vs. Falcons; Inactives for Week 7 'SNF' #ATLvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  Take a look at players who have been ruled out for the San Francisco 49ers Week 7 "Sunday Night Football" matchup versus the Atlanta Falcons.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• These 7 49ers players are inactive vs. Falcons
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rule out 7 players vs. Falcons, including Brock Purdy, Ricky Pearsall, and Yetur Gross-Matos. See the full Week 7 inactive list.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 3:54 PM
• Falcons take No. 1 defense, No. 2 offense into Sunday Night Football
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Atlanta Falcons are definitely ready for prime time.With a 2-0 record in night games this season, the Falcons visit the 49ers on Sunday night. And Atlanta enters the...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers vs. Falcons highlights: San Francisco stellar in NFL Week 7 victory
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The shorthanded San Francisco 49ers shocked the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 NFL action on Sunday Night Football.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
• How Kyle Shanahan used Fred Warner's early film to motivate the 49ers
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers coach Kyle Shanahan turns to Fred Warner's rookie film to inspire players as San Francisco adjusts to life without its All-Pro linebacker.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 12:47 PM
• When the 49ers expect Brock Purdy to return from his toe injury
  From the Web › SI.com
  The should get their franchise quarterback soon.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 12:00 PM
• NFL Week 7 takeaways: What We Learned from Sunday's 12 games
  From the Web › NFL.com
  Around The NFL breaks down what you need to know from Sunday's action in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
• Biggest takeaways from Week 7: Seahawks, Lions make Monday statements; Colts lone six-win team
  From the Web › ESPN
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 10:00 AM
• Time for the 49ers to Sell? Absolutely Not
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers injuries mount, but selling isn't the answer. Despite losing Fred Warner, San Francisco leads the NFC West and remains built for a playoff run.
  Ben Roberts • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:47 AM
• 49ers Rookie Jordan Watkins: A New Deep Threat?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  The 49ers face the Falcons with key injuries, giving rookie Jordan Watkins a chance to showcase his speed and playmaking ability in primetime.
  Casey Lima • Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 7:15 AM
• Sunday Night Football: Falcons-49ers betting preview (odds, lines, best bets)
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  The 49ers' slew of injuries will continue to hamper the team, and Michael Penix Jr. is poised to take advantage with a bigger passing game.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 6:40 AM
• NFL Week 7 inactives: Players ruled out for Sunday's 12 games
  From the Web › NFL.com
  NFL.com keeps you up to date with the inactive reports for every Sunday game in Week 7 of the 2025 NFL season.
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 5:20 AM
• Data-Backed NFL Bets: Falcons -6.5 a strong play against short-handed 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Focus
  From a fundamentals perspective, the Falcons appear to be the better team in this matchup. With San Francisco's defense banged up and the market slow to adjust, we're...
  Share • Oct 19, 2025 at 3:20 AM
• Fantasy Football start/sit recommendations for the 49ers in Week 7 vs. Falcons
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers and Atlanta Falcons will meet at Levi's Stadium on Sunday. Here's what fantasy owners should do with their 49ers in Week 7.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• 49ers work out 5 linebackers ahead of Falcons game
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  The 49ers worked out five linebackers before their Week 7 matchup with the Falcons as San Francisco looks to improve to 5-2 on Sunday night.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 8:52 PM
• NFLPA president Jalen Reeves-Maybin gets a tryout with the 49ers
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  The Lions cut linebacker and NFLPA president Jalen Reeves-Maybin in March. He has since not landed with another team.He received a recent opportunity with the 49ers...
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 7:40 PM
• Three players the 49ers could move at the trade deadline
  From the Web › SI.com
  The 49ers have an identity crisis. They don't know if they're good or bad. And they don't know who's in and who's out.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
• 49ers address Kendrick Bourne's impressive return to San Francisco
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  Wide receiver Kendrick Bourne returned to the San Francisco 49ers after a few years in New England, and his coaches are impressed by his work.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 5:20 PM
• Five coaches who could replace Robert Saleh as the 49ers' DC in 2026
  From the Web › SI.com
  When the 49ers hired Robert Saleh to be their defensive coordinator this offseason, they knew they probably wouldn't have him for long.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 4:00 PM
• 49ers announce slew of roster moves ahead Week 7 battle vs. Falcons
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers made seven roster moves on Saturday before their Sunday night matchup with the Atlanta Falcons at Levi's Stadium.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers will have Kittle, Givens for Falcons game
  From the Web › ESPN
  A week of positivity about George Kittle's potential return to the San Francisco 49ers culminated in the tight end being activated from injured reserve...
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 2:40 PM
• 49ers activate TE George Kittle, DL Kevin Givens from IR
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Help is on the way for the 49ers.The team announced it has activated tight end George Kittle and defensive lineman Kevin Givens from injured reserve back to the active...
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
• 49ers announce multiple roster moves ahead of Sunday Night clash with Falcons
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers make key roster moves before Sunday Night vs. Falcons: George Kittle returns, Fred Warner to IR, plus multiple activations and elevations.
  Marc Adams • Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 1:57 PM
• 49ers activate TE George Kittle off IR, promote DE Trevis Gipson to face Falcons
  From the Web › NBCS Bay Area
  The 49ers on Saturday opened the door for five players, including tight end George Kittle, to be available to play in the team’s Week 7 game against the Atlanta...
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
• 49ers Announce a Series of Roster Moves Ahead of #ATLvsSF
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  The San Francisco 49ers today announced a series of roster moves ahead of the Week 7 contest.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 1:20 PM
• NFL Insider: "The 49ers are holding on for dear life, but some help is finally on the way"
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers injury woes continue, but George Kittle's return and more help on the way could give San Francisco the boost it needs to stay in the playoff hunt.
  Marc Adams • Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 11:21 AM
• Kurtenbach: My predictions for 49ers-Falcons — Can Mac Jones survive the Falcons' onslaught?
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  The Niners are broken. This primetime matchup Is a survival test.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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• 49ers mailbag: Will SF trade for defensive help? Are the 49ers cursed? Is there any hope for the offensive line?
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers Mailbag: Trade rumors, injury concerns, O-line struggles, and fan frustrations—get answers to San Francisco's biggest questions this week.
  Marc Adams • Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 9:49 AM
• 49ers vs. Falcons: Keys to Victory as San Francisco Looks to Rebound in Week 7
  49ers Webzone › Editorials
  49ers face the Falcons in Week 7 as San Francisco looks to rebound, stop Bijan Robinson, and stick to the keys to victory for a crucial win.
  Wayne "Breezie" Brown • Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 8:00 AM
• 49ers vs. Falcons picks: Who do experts predict will win Week 7 primetime matchup?
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. Here's what the experts think will happen on Sunday night at Levi's Stadium
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 6:00 AM
• 49ers' 5 keys to beating Falcons in prime-time spotlight minus Fred Warner
  From the Web › The Mercury News
  George Kittle reunites with a 49ers' offense led by Christian McCaffrey and helmed at quarterback again by Mac Jones when Atlanta visits Levi's Stadium.
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 5:40 AM
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• Our last-minute catch-up on NFL Week 7: Big predictions, stat trends, fantasy sleepers
  From the Web › ESPN
  Should we expect a big day for the Bucs' receiving core? Can Quinshon Judkins go over 100 yards? And which AFC game could be low-scoring?
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 4:00 AM
• Kyle Shanahan: Brock Purdy is making progress, but Mac Jones will start Sunday night
  From the Web › Pro Football Talk
  Mac Jones will be the 49ers' starting quarterback on Sunday night against the Falcons, but Brock Purdy is getting closer to returning.San Francisco head coach Kyle...
  Share • Oct 18, 2025 at 1:40 AM
• 49ers Week 7 injury report contains one major piece of good news
  From the Web › Niners Wire
  The San Francisco 49ers didn't get all the good news they wanted, but they did get one major piece back on their Week 7 injury report.
  Share • Oct 17, 2025 at 9:20 PM
• 49ers' Jordan Watkins on potential NFL debut, working with Mac Jones, and more
  49ers Webzone › Articles
  49ers rookie WR Jordan Watkins prepares for his NFL debut vs. Falcons, sharing on his injury comeback, Mac Jones connection, and team support.
  David Bonilla • Share • Oct 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
• Your Biggest Week 7 Questions vs. Atlanta, Answered
  From the Web › 49ers.com
  San Francisco 49ers team reporter Briana Jeannel addresses fans' biggest questions ahead of Week 7 "Sunday Night Football" vs. the Atlanta Falcons.
  Share • Oct 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM