Home » Sports » NFL

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Singles Out Receiver After Falcons Loss

The San Francisco 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday in a game defined by turnovers, penalties, and an offense that could not overcome the absence of its top weapons. Four giveaways. Zero sacks. A 14-3 lead that…

By Keith Watkins · Heavy

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:40 PM

Key Things to Know

Head coach Kyle Shanahan publicly praised wide receiver Jordan Watkins after the 49ers lost 29-20 to the Atlanta Falcons.
The 49ers surrendered a 14-3 lead and committed four turnovers in the defeat against Atlanta.
Jordan Watkins caught three passes for 56 yards, while a 23-yard fourth-quarter touchdown catch was overturned upon review.

The Story in 60 Seconds

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan singled out wide receiver Jordan Watkins for praise following the team's 29-20 defeat against the Atlanta Falcons. Despite San Francisco squandering an early 14-3 lead amid four turnovers, Shanahan commended Watkins for stepping up and making big plays over the past three weeks during a widespread receiver injury crisis.

Watkins recorded three receptions for 56 yards and had a potential 23-yard touchdown overturned upon video review. The 49ers entered the matchup missing several key pass-catchers, including Mike Evans and Deebo Samuel, before heading into their bye week ahead of a Week 9 contest against the Las Vegas Raiders.

Read the full article on Heavy

49ers’ Kyle Shanahan Singles Out Receiver After Falcons Loss

More NFL News

Never Miss a Sports Update