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5 losers (and 2 winners) from 49ers’ pitiful trap-game loss to Falcons

The 49ers started strong enough but ultimately fell apart to the Falcons in Week 7, and there's plenty of blame to go around.

By Peter Panacy · Niner Noise

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 12:00 PM

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Writer Peter Panacy analyzed five losers and two winners from San Francisco's 29-20 defeat to the Falcons.
The 29-20 loss to Atlanta ended the 49ers' undefeated run, moving them to a 6-1 record.
Panacy highlighted Brock Purdy, Eddy Piñero, Jordan James, Jack Jones, and the pass rush as the game's losers.

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Niner Noise writer Peter Panacy evaluated the San Francisco 49ers' performance following their 29-20 Week 7 loss to the Atlanta Falcons. The defeat ended San Francisco's undefeated start to the season, dropping the team to a 6-1 record before their bye week.

Panacy designated kicker Eddy Piñero, quarterback Brock Purdy, running back Jordan James, cornerback Jack Jones, and the pass rush as losers. Conversely, running back Christian McCaffrey and wide receiver Jordan Watkins were selected by the writer as the team's bright spots.

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