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Michael Penix Jr. struggled when pressured in Falcons' loss to 49ers
There was plenty of blame to go around after the game, but the Falcons just couldn't seem to figure out the 49ers defense. Aside from the team's lack of success running the ball, quarterback Michael Penix Jr. struggled against San Francisco's defensive pressure.
On the biggest defensive play of the game, the Atlanta Falcons had a key piece missing: an 11th man on the field. The San Francisco 49ers took advantage of that blunder to convert a key third down that set up the touchdown that helped seal a 20-10 victory over Atlanta on Sunday night.
Huff and Lucas shone, but cornerback depth faltered. PFF grades reveal who stepped up and where the 49ers' defense still faces challenges.
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2 Bounce back performances for the 49ers: Dominick Puni helps push around the Falcons
After allowing six pressures and six hurries against Tampa Bay, Puni responded with only one pressure allowed on Sunday night. Now, to be fair, the 49ers dropped back 48 times in Week 6, and couldn’t run the football with any consistency,
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49ers star calls out teammate's physical fitness after win vs. Falcons
The San Francisco 49ers may have won on Sunday, but tight end George Kittle still believes that one of his teammates needs more work.
The Atlanta Falcons believed the San Francisco 49ers defense was in a weakened state Sunday night. Robert Saleh's unit proved them wrong early and often.
The San Francisco 49ers were dealt another significant injury blow after Sunday's victory over the Atlanta Falcons.
Atlanta’s offense stalled, the defense cracked, and a 10-men-on-the-field blunder sealed the Falcons’ 20-10 loss to the 49ers in San Francisco.