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Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings stay unbeaten

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:16 AM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

Falcons hand 49ers first defeat of NFL season, Vikings stay unbeaten

Summary

The Atlanta Falcons defeated the San Francisco 49ers 29-20 on Sunday, marking San Francisco's first loss of the NFL season. Michael Penix threw three touchdown passes, and the Falcons' defense forced four turnovers. The 49ers struggled with quarterback Brock Purdy throwing two interceptions, along with key fumbles from George Kittle and Kaelon Black. In contrast, the Minnesota Vikings improved to 6-0 by holding off the Indianapolis Colts 16-10, thanks in part to a late interception by Harrison Smith. The Vikings remain one of the league's two unbeaten teams.

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By the Numbers

•Falcons improve to 3-4 with home win
•49ers fall to 6-1 after four turnovers
•Penix connects with Pitts and London for TDs
•Vikings hold Colts scoreless in second half
•Minnesota remains one of two unbeaten teams

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Michael Penix threw for three touchdowns and the Atlanta defense forced four turnovers as the Falcons beat San Francisco 29-20 to deal the 49ers their first defeat of the NFL season on Sunday.Penix connected with tight end Nick Muse for a touchdown to keep the Falcons within striking distance in the first half and hit Kyle Pitts for a TD that put Atlanta ahead in the third quarter.
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