Falcons top 49ers; Buccaneers crush Panthers in Week 7 action
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 12:30 PM
Last updated Oct 26, 2026
The Atlanta Falcons secured a victory against the San Francisco 49ers, improving their record to 3-4 in Week 7. This marked the Falcons' first home win of the season. Meanwhile, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers overwhelmed the Carolina Panthers with a decisive 43-13 score. The Panthers struggled, falling to 3-4 as Baker Mayfield returned but performed minimally. The New Orleans Saints continue to face challenges, losing 16-10 to the Pittsburgh Steelers and dropping to 2-5. The Falcons will face the Buccaneers in Tampa next week, while the Panthers are set to visit the Green Bay Packers for a Thursday night matchup.
- •Falcons improve to 3-4 after defeating the 49ers.
- •Buccaneers dominate Panthers 43-13.
- •Panthers drop to 3-4; Mayfield had limited impact.
- •Saints lose to Steelers, now at 2-5.
- •Falcons face Buccaneers next; Panthers set for Packers.
- 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — NFC South: Falcons bounce back, Panthers fall apart in Week 7
"NFC South standings: Falcons closing in on Panthers going into Week 8
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