Football

Atlanta handed the 49ers their first loss.

Michael Penix Jr. threw three touchdown passes and the Falcons forced four turnovers, 29-20. Purdy and McCaffrey are not in this photograph. Game 3 of the Series has not been played.

The Rocket News · Sports Desk · AtlantaOctober 26, 2026 · 2 min read

Michael Penix Jr., number 9, in a black Falcons jersey and red helmet, throws a football at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

ATLANTA — The Falcons beat the San Francisco 49ers, 29-20, on Sunday and handed them their first loss. Michael Penix Jr. threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns, Reuters reported. The defense forced four turnovers. Atlanta is 3-4 and won at home for the first time this season. San Francisco is 6-1. The 49ers led 14-3 after Kaelon Black’s 30-yard touchdown on the first play of the second quarter. The Falcons then scored 23 unanswered points. Penix found Nick Muse, Kyle Pitts Sr. and Drake London. Brock Purdy was 27 of 40 for 288 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. Christian McCaffrey rushed for 39 yards and a touchdown and caught six passes for 61 yards. Rookie Kendal Daniels intercepted a pass and recovered a fumble in the fourth quarter.

Game 3 of the World Series is Monday night at Tropicana Field. It has not been played. Saturday’s note was Milwaukee. This one is football.

Four turnovers.

The photograph is Sunday, Oct. 25, at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Penix, number 9, in a black jersey and a red helmet, throws. Brett Davis of Imagn Images made it. Brock Purdy is not in the frame. Christian McCaffrey is not in it.

Wire and further reading: reuters.com

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