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Taylor Wirth looks at where the 49ers sit in the NFL Week 8 power rankings after their sloppy first loss of the season to the Atlanta Falcons.
George Kittle refused to use injuries as an excuse after Atlanta handed the 49ers their first loss of the 2026 season.
Jordan Watkins gave the 49ers a bright spot in their 29-20 loss to Atlanta, stepping up with five starting wide receivers out after the second-year wideout was a healthy scratch for the first two weeks of the season.
Brock Purdy explains what he learned from his two interceptions in Atlanta, mistakes that doubled his season total in the 49ers' 29-20 loss to the Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
Matt Maiocco hands out grades after the 49ers' turnover heavy first loss in Atlanta, a performance that stung even with San Francisco heading into the bye holding a multi game lead in the NFC West.
Christian McCaffrey started hot in Atlanta before a thigh injury sent him to the sideline for much of the first half, and he said afterward his leg died on him during the loss.
Kyle Shanahan said he does not have an answer yet at kicker after another Eddy Piñeiro miss, and the 49ers will start that conversation on the plane ride home.
San Francisco's injury-depleted roster finally caught up on Sunday in Atlanta, where the sloppy and undisciplined 49ers lost 29-20 to the Falcons without several top players, including wide receiver Mike Evans, ending their undefeated season at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
NBC Sports Bay Area tracks live updates from the 49ers at the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, with Brock Purdy playing without his top target, and 49ers Pregame Live at 9 a.m. PT with Kylen Mills, Rod Brooks and Matt Maiocco.
With injuries piling up on both sides of the ball, San Francisco could seek reinforcements before the trade deadline, and NBC Sports Bay Area reports a reunion with former fan favorite DeForest Buckner could be in play.
Yinon Raviv's Golden Nuggets roundup for game day in Atlanta flags the 10 a.m. body clock kickoff, the absences of Mike Evans and Nick Bosa, and the test from Bijan Robinson, Drake London and the Falcons pass rush, while noting Christian Kirk's activation, practice squad elevations for Ogbo Okoronkwo and Jalen Graham, and Fred Warner's fine of more than $65,000.
Larry Krueger gives his final update before Sunday in Atlanta and makes the case that the 49ers could dominate the Falcons in Week 7.
49ers Collective asks whether the Falcons are the toughest test the 49ers have faced yet and breaks down what Atlanta brings to Sunday's matchup.
Jessie Naylor lets it out in an instant-reaction postgame rant, breaking down the 49ers against the Atlanta Falcons right after the game.
Grant Cohn takes a break from 49ers coverage to eat lemon pepper wings at Magic City.
Christian Kirk will make his 49ers debut on Sunday against the Atlanta Falcons after the shorthanded 49ers activated the veteran wide receiver off injured reserve on Saturday for the Week 7 game.
The 49ers made Christian Kirk's return from injured reserve official on Saturday after a procedural move on Friday, when they released defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo to make room for the wide receiver.
David Lombardi breaks down the 49ers' Saturday roster moves before Atlanta, headlined by Christian Kirk coming off injured reserve with his questionable tag removed, plus practice squad elevations for Jalen Graham and Ogbo Okoronkwo.
Fred Warner was fined $65,673 for two unnecessary roughness plays against Washington, $17,911 for a hit on a defenseless player and $47,762 for use of the helmet. It is his fourth fine of the season, pushing his total past $100,000 this year.
Larry Krueger runs through the 49ers' final roster moves ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta against the Falcons.
Grant Cohn and The Coach talk about Mike Evans limping in the 49ers locker room this week.
TheSFNiners recaps the Saturday roster news, with Christian Kirk back from injured reserve, Fred Warner hit with heavy fines, and the practice squad moves that round out the day before Atlanta.
The 49ers activated Christian Kirk from injured reserve on Saturday and added two players from the practice squad to the active roster ahead of Sunday's game in Atlanta.
The 49ers announced their Saturday roster moves ahead of Sunday in Atlanta, activating wide receiver Christian Kirk from injured reserve and elevating linebacker Jalen Graham from the practice squad.
Fred Warner was fined a total of $65,673 on Saturday for two separate fourth-quarter plays in the 49ers' win over Washington on Monday night, a game in which the four-time All-Pro delivered some of his biggest hits.
The NFL fined Fred Warner a total of $65,673 for two fourth-quarter plays in the 49ers' 23-17 win over Washington, $47,762 for use of the helmet and $17,911 for a hit on a defenseless player.
The 49ers activated Christian Kirk from injured reserve, released defensive lineman Kevin Givens, and elevated linebacker Jalen Graham and defensive lineman Ogbo Okoronkwo from the practice squad ahead of Sunday in Atlanta.
The Falcons activated cornerback A.J. Terrell to the active roster from injured reserve on Saturday, the team announced.
Fred Warner was fined twice for hits on Commanders tight end Chig Okonkwo in the 49ers' Monday night win, while Malik Mustapha was not fined.
In his 17th NFL season and seventh with the 49ers, Trent Williams is not ruling out playing long enough to reach the 49ers' 10-year wall, after previously considering retirement to spend more time with his family.
Through six games the 49ers have scored a touchdown on 86% of their red zone trips, and this breakdown looks at how San Francisco is dominating the red zone on both offense and defense.
Guy Haberman sits down with KPIX reporter Matt Lively, now in his fourth season covering the 49ers, for a conversation about local TV news, the art of the interview, and finding the human stories inside a star-studded locker room.
Trent Williams is in his 17th NFL season and his seventh with the 49ers, and he is not ruling out staying long enough to reach the team’s 10-year wall. Williams has considered retirement more than once to spend more time with his family, but Jennifer Lee Chan reports his eldest daughter Micah has given him a new lease on his career.
Grant Cohn and The Coach talk through why Brock Purdy occasionally yells at Kyle Shanahan, and what those moments say about how the 49ers quarterback and his head coach work together.
As part of the 49ers 80th anniversary, The Vault revisits NaVorro Bowman's 89-yard interception return for a touchdown against Atlanta, the fourth-quarter play in the final regular season game at Candlestick Park that secured San Francisco a spot in the 2013 playoffs.
Pro Football Talk says there is no question Jed York received preferential treatment in the financial consequences of his suspension compared with a player suspension, and notes that is not unique to York in the NFL disciplinary system.
San Francisco has decisions to make before the November 10 trade deadline, and recent reports suggest interesting players could become available if other teams decide to sell, with injuries leaving the 49ers in need of help.
Brady Grustas warns not to sleep on the Falcons, framing Sunday in Atlanta as both a trap game and a revenge game, with defensive coordinator Raheem Morris returning to Atlanta as San Francisco tries to keep its flawless record intact.
Nick Bosa pulled a calf muscle in practice on the Thursday before Week 3 and has now missed four games without going on injured reserve, and Pro Football Talk reports his longer than expected absence may leave San Francisco without enough healthy players to fill its roster spots on Sunday.
Matt Maiocco weighs the urgency of the 49ers need at wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline, with Jacksonville receiver Brian Thomas Jr. front and center after a fast rookie start in 2024 gave way to a poor fit under Jaguars coach Liam Coen.
SFGate notes the 6-0 49ers have looked near unbeatable, and ESPN's computers suggest it may only get worse for everyone else from here.
Larry Krueger hosts the 49ers Forecast for October 24, with his latest read on San Francisco heading into the weekend.
Larry Krueger hosts the 49ers Forecast for October 24, with his latest read on San Francisco heading into the weekend.
49ers Collective takes on Kyle Shanahan and the question that still follows him, why his 49ers have lost Super Bowls after reaching them.
Grant Cohn and Tom Walsh make the case that the San Francisco 49ers will lose to the Atlanta Falcons.
Matt Maiocco weighs how badly the 49ers need a wide receiver before the NFL trade deadline, with Jacksonville receiver Brian Thomas Jr. front and center after a fast rookie start in 2024 gave way to a poor fit under Liam Coen.
Kyle Shanahan said he sees more ahead for Romello Height and Keion White, two young defensive linemen who have given the 49ers production up front this season.
49ers Webzone picks five players to watch in Sunday's Week 7 game at Atlanta, with San Francisco coming off a 23-17 win over Washington on Monday night that moved the 49ers to 6-0 behind 264 passing yards from Brock Purdy.
Kyle Shanahan said he does not always know when Brock Purdy fails to hear a play call through his helmet, and sometimes only learns about it when someone on the sideline alerts him.
49ers Webzone opens the mailbag at 6-0 ahead of Sunday at Atlanta, taking questions on whether San Francisco should trade for a wide receiver, how the 49ers avoid an upset, and which defensive lineman they should target.
The 49ers land at the top of an NFL ranking of the league's scariest teams ahead of Halloween, with San Francisco described as the scariest show on grass right now.
49ers Webzone lays out three keys for San Francisco at Atlanta in Week 7, with the 6-0 49ers coming off a 23-17 Monday night win over Washington and facing a short week before Sunday.
Kyle Shanahan talks with Matt Maiocco on 49ers Game Plan about how he communicates with Brock Purdy on the field, ahead of San Francisco's Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons.
Grant Cohn and The Coach discuss Nick Bosa reaggravating his calf injury and what the setback means for the 49ers defensive end.
Rookie defensive tackle Gracen Halton sits down with Matt Maiocco to talk about what has fueled his fast start in the NFL with the 49ers.
The Coach and Krueg discuss the 6-0 49ers and a heating up trade market, breaking down the biggest storylines and roster moves around San Francisco.
Defensive linemen Romello Height and Mykel Williams join You've Got Mail to talk about their D-line chemistry, their shared Georgia roots, and Williams' return to the field, with fan questions still to come in Part 2.
Jessie Naylor pushes back on critics who keep finding excuses to discount the undefeated 49ers and question Brock Purdy even as San Francisco keeps winning.
The Coach opens the lines for a live call-in show on the 6-0 49ers, working through the Atlanta matchup without Evans and Bosa and taking on the biggest storylines and roster questions around the team.
Grant Cohn and The Coach react to Roddy White saying Kyle Shanahan will never win a Super Bowl as head coach of the 49ers, and dig into what the claim says about Shanahan's ceiling.
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview the Week 7 game at Atlanta on 49ers Talk, hearing from Kyle Shanahan and Gracen Halton on the keys to the matchup, the latest injury updates, and who can step up with Mike Evans out.
Matt Maiocco and Jennifer Lee Chan preview the Week 7 game at Atlanta on 49ers Talk, hearing from Kyle Shanahan and Gracen Halton on the keys to the matchup, the latest injury updates, and who can step up with Mike Evans out.
The 49ers have ruled out wide receiver Mike Evans for their Week 7 game against the Atlanta Falcons, via Touchdown Wire. San Francisco will go to Atlanta without Evans in the receiver room.
At 6-0, the 49ers are one win from entering their bye week undefeated, a start few expected given the injuries they have endured. This piece argues San Francisco still has enough to beat the Falcons and reach 7-0.
Larry Krueger and Coach team up for the latest Krueg Show video on the 49ers, with Brock Purdy among the topics tagged for the conversation.