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Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers defense had a night.
The star running back had 201 yards from scrimmage and two touchdowns as San Francisco topped the standings. Atlanta Falcons20-10, Sunday evening.
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San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey (23) celebrates his touchdown against the Atlanta Falcons during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vazquez)
McCaffrey rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He also had seven catches for 72 yards. He started scoring in the second quarter as he helped San Francisco take a 7-3 lead. He then plunged a dagger into the hearts of Falcons fans when he was pulled out and pushed into the end zone with 2:26 left in the game.
It was a very disappointing night for the Falcons.
Michael Penix Jr. was 21 of 38 for 241 yards and a touchdown. He was sacked twice and lost the game. But after two big wins over the Washington Commanders and Buffalo Bills, the Falcons offense was expected to have a little more firepower than what they showed against the depleted 49ers defense.
San Francisco 49ers defensive back Mykel Williams (98) celebrates the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday, October 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Kelly L. Cox)
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Atlanta committed nine drives on the night and could only muster 19 first downs. The team was 5-for-11 on third downs and 0-for-2 on fourth-down conversion attempts.
San Francisco had 324 yards of offense to Atlanta's 292.
The 49ers were able to hold running back Bijan Robinson to 40 yards on 14 carries. He had six catches for 52 yards and a touchdown. San Francisco guard Mac Jones was replaced by Brock Purdy. He had 152 passing yards and an interception.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson (7) runs next to San Francisco 49ers cornerback G'Iiir Brown (27) during the second half of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025, in Santa Clara, California. (AP Photo/Kelly L. Cox)
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Despite the injuries that have plagued San Francisco since Week 1, the 49ers moved to 5-2 with the win. Atlanta fell to 3-3.
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