The Atlanta Falcons came back to beat the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta before a crowd of 72,165. The Falcons moved to 3-4, while the 49ers fell to 6-1.
The Falcons trailed 14-12 at halftime but outscored the 49ers 17-6 the rest of the way. The Falcons erased a 11-point deficit along the way.
The Falcons were out-gained 400-295 but won the turnover battle 4-0. The Falcons converted 4 of 12 third downs and held the ball for 30:47.
Michael Penix Jr. of the Falcons earned Game MVP. Penix Jr. completed 25 of 34 passes for 213 yards, 3 touchdowns and no interceptions.
For the 49ers, Christian McCaffrey ran 7 times for 39 yards and a touchdown.