49ers fall to Falcons in Week 7 upset
The San Francisco 49ers lost their first game of the 2026 season to the Atlanta Falcons, ending a 6‑0 start and marking the first defeat of the year.
Key points
- The 49ers were 6‑0 before the loss to the Falcons in Week 7.
- Brock Purdy led the 49ers’ offense with 1,460 yards and 14 TDs in the first six weeks.
- Christian McCaffrey scored a touchdown before leaving with a thigh injury; Kaelon Black finished the game with 60 yards and a TD.
- The Falcons entered the game 2‑4 and featured QB Michael Penix Jr. and RB Bijan Robinson.
- The 49ers missed key players Mike Evans, Deebo Samuel, and Nick Bosa due to injuries.
49ers Lose First Game of Season to Falcons in Week 7 Upset
The San Francisco 49ers entered Week 7 with a 6‑0 record before falling to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at Mercedes‑Benz Stadium.
Kickoff was scheduled for 1:00 PM ET on FOX, and the Falcons entered the game with a 2‑4 record.
San Francisco started the contest with quarterback Brock Purdy, who had amassed 1,460 passing yards, 14 touchdowns and two interceptions while averaging 29.5 points per game during the first six weeks.
Running back Christian McCaffrey opened the game with 29 rushing yards and a touchdown on four carries before leaving in the first half with a thigh injury.
After McCaffrey’s exit, backup Kaelon Black assumed the bulk of the rushing duties, recording 60 yards and a touchdown, while Jordan James was listed as active for the game.
The 49ers were without wide receivers Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel and defensive end Nick Bosa, all sidelined by injuries.
Atlanta’s offense featured quarterback Michael Penix Jr. and running back Bijan Robinson, who had accumulated 641 rushing yards entering the matchup, while the Falcons’ defense had allowed 18.3 points per game.
The loss marked the 49ers’ first defeat of the 2026 season, ending their perfect start.
Your questions, answered
What was the 49ers record before losing to the Falcons?
The 49ers were 6‑0 before the loss.
Who scored for the 49ers in the game?
Brock Purdy and Christian McCaffrey each scored a touchdown before McCaffrey left with a thigh injury.
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