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Kendal Daniels caps off his ‘craziest week’ in game-winning fashion

One week after leaving the game on a stretcher, Daniels stepped into a leadership role and provided two crucial turnovers in the Falcons' win.

By Will McFadden · Atlanta Falcons

Published: Sunday, 25 October 2026 at 11:07 PM

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Kendal Daniels produced two late turnovers to help Atlanta defeat San Francisco 29-20.
The rookie linebacker played one week after being taken to the hospital on a stretcher with a neck injury.
Daniels assumed green-dot communication duties on defense in place of injured starter Divine Deablo.

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Atlanta Falcons rookie linebacker Kendal Daniels secured two fourth-quarter turnovers to seal a 29-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Just one week after being carted off on a stretcher with a neck injury, Daniels intercepted Brock Purdy in the fourth quarter and later recovered a fumble forced by safety Jessie Bates III.

With starting linebacker Divine Deablo sidelined by a forearm injury, Daniels assumed green-dot defensive play-calling duties for head coach Kevin Stefanski. Daniels led Atlanta with 11 total tackles, including nine solo stops, helping the Falcons earn their first home win of the season.

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