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3 Winners and 11 Losers from the 49ers’ loss to the Falcons

The San Francisco 49ers dropped their first game of the season against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7. The 49ers outgained the Falcons by 105 yards and by 1.5 yards per play. But seven penalties, four of which turned into…

By Kyle Posey · Niners Nation

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 2:07 AM

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Kyle Posey analyzed the key winners and losers from the San Francisco 49ers' Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons.
The 49ers fell to 6-1 following four turnovers, seven penalties, and a missed extra point.
Fred Warner, George Kittle, and Christian McCaffrey were named among the primary bright spots for San Francisco.

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Writer Kyle Posey broke down the San Francisco 49ers' performance following their Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. Despite outgaining Atlanta by 105 yards, the 49ers fell to 6-1 on the season after committing four turnovers, seven penalties, and missing an extra point.

Posey credited Fred Warner, George Kittle, Christian McCaffrey, and quarterback Brock Purdy as positive performers. However, the analysis highlighted kicker Eddy Pineiro, the defensive line's lack of pass rush, struggling cornerbacks, and critical penalties as key factors in the defeat.

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3 Winners and 11 Losers from the 49ers’ loss to the Falcons

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