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49ers fall to Falcons 29-20 amid Brock Purdy's critical mistakes

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Last updated Oct 26, 2026

49ers fall to Falcons 29-20 amid Brock Purdy's critical mistakes

Summary

The San Francisco 49ers lost to the Atlanta Falcons 29-20 in Week 7 of the NFL. Quarterback Brock Purdy threw two interceptions, one of which was intended to be thrown out of bounds but was intercepted by Jessie Bates. The 49ers had a scare with Christian McCaffrey's injury but were able to play on without significant issues. San Francisco, now 6-1, will have a bye week before facing the Raiders at home on November 8.

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Status Watch

•49ers are now 6-1 after the loss to the Falcons.
•Brock Purdy's two interceptions contributed to the defeat.
•Jessie Bates intercepted a pass intended to be thrown away.
•Christian McCaffrey played despite an earlier injury scare.
•San Francisco will face the Raiders at home on November 8.

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12:06 AMYahoo Sports — 49ers’ Brock Purdy explains brutal blunder that cost San Francisco during Falcons upset

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Coach Kyle Shanahan, QB Brock Purdy and other familiar faces led the 49ers into gridiron battle against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 7 action that included a Christian McCaffrey injury scare . Fans debated whether San Francisco could finish the season undefeated like the 1972 Miami Dolphins ahead of the game and got their answer as Atlanta won 29-20 […] The post 49ers’ Brock Purdy explains brutal blunder that cost San Francisco during Falcons upset appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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